French Language

& Culture programmes

- 2021
in Rouen
ROUEN
Since 1992, award-winning French in Normandy, which
is a family-owned and run institute, offers a winning

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• Excellent location - 1 hour from Paris St Lazare

station by train
• Award winning school with high quality tuition and
exciting programmes!
• Qualified and experienced trainers
• Historic and cultural capital of Normandy
• Beautiful university town with unique medieval
architecture
• Fantastic shopping and lively social life
• Famous for its links with art and literature
• The gourmet capital of Normandy
• Close to the coast and the Normandy Landing
beaches
• Friendly and welcoming host families
• Historic region packed with tourist attractions
• Affordable
• Authentic French experience away from crowded
areas

As a guarantee of its IALC language schools are You can trust the global
commitment to the highest quality assured and network of International
standards. FIN is a Qualité fle boutique. As well as House schools to provide the
accredited school. Awarded outstanding teaching expertise and support you
jointly by the Ministry of standards and service, they need to succeed in a
Foreign and European have individual character positive and enjoyable
Affairs, the Ministry of Higher and a real connection with environment. Our schools are
; Education and Research
and the Ministry of Culture
their local community.
Choose IALC schools for
independently owned and
managed and they are all
and Communication, the guaranteed professionalism, committed to the very
Quality FLE Label focuses on personal attention and an highest standards in
five areas: Reception - exceptional learning language education.
Premises- Management - experience.
Teachers - Courses.
DELIGHTFUL
Rouen!
The beautiful medieval city of Rouen which
stands either side of the Seine river, is
Normandy’s cultured, historic, gastronomic
and vibrant capital.

The maestro of the impressionist movement

Rouen
Monet painted 30 canvases of the cathedral
in the city centre making it one of the
best-loved buildings in town, but there are many

museums and the memorial church and

new museum dedicated to
Paris
France’s national heroine:
Joan of Arc.
Rouen’s historic quarters with
their delightful cobbled streets and
half timbered houses are packed
with tempting shops and restaurants.
There are also glorious weekly markets.
This being a university town, there
is plenty of buzzing nightlife too.

HOW TO GET TO ROUEN

Rouen is very easy to get to from all the
Paris airports (Roissy Charles de Gaulle, Orly and
Beauvais). Take the shuttle into central Paris and
then a direct train from St Lazare station to Rouen.
Flixbus, Ouibus or Isilines: run direct from Paris CDG,
Paris Bercy or Paris La Défense to Rouen city centre.
We can also arrange a private transfer from any
airport directly to your host family.

HOW TO APPLY
Fill in the registration form or contact
info@frenchinnormandy.com.

Our details are on the back cover of this brochure.

French in Normandy is open all year round except
for two weeks between Christmas and New Year .
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OUR STUDENTS COME FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

LEARNING FRENCH AT FRENCH IN
NORMANDY IS SERIOUSLY FUN!
FACILITIES
The school has :
12 classrooms and a student resource
centre
Reception area with water fountain,
hot and cold drinks machine, snacks
and chocolate, magazines, newspapers
French in Normandy is situated on the left bank ofthe and tourist information
Seine in the quiet residential area of the Jardindes Students lending and DVD library
Plantes. Rouen’s exceptional Botanical Gardens are
opposite the school. Table football
FIN is set behind the pedestrianised zone of St Sever with
its wide variety of shops and a choice of restaurants internet access
and fast food outlets for all tastes and budgets.
Disabled access to all areas of the
Access to FIN is easy from all parts of the city, as metro school
and bus stops and one of the the City’s bike stations are
just a few minutes walk away.

The Trianon cafe is 3 minutes from the school or stroll

through the gardens to the busy St Julien area with its
shops and restaurants for your lunchtime break.

The school is in an independent building with complete

disabled access. There is abundant free street parking.

FIRST DAY
On the first day we ask students to arrive at 8h/8h15 so
that they have time to visit the school, get to know the
staff and take a short oral test to ensure that they are
placed in the right group at the correct level.

There is also an online level test that we ask students to

complete before arrival. No time is lost on the first day
and new students go into class at 9h30.

At the end of the course students take a test to measure

their progress and receive a certificate with the dates of
their course, the number of hours taken and the level
reached. All our levels are in accordance with the
Common European Framework.
Our team
years’ experience teaching students from all over the
world. They are there to help all our students get the
maximum from their stay. French in Normandy’s
friendly and supportive administrative team is always
on hand to help you to settle into your new life in
Rouen and to provide information and help.

Our material
French in Normandy produces its own material and
students receive a French in Normandy grammar
book and exercise book plus workbooks according to
their level of French.

Our method
are based on communicative French and
structural progression in the mornings, while in the

Each workshop focuses on a language topic

via cultural themes which change every
month.

an orientation session of the town.

classes are based on communicative
French and structural progression.
• The maximum class size is 15.
• Students can take a variety of Tests and Diplomas
during their stay with us: TCF,TEF or DFP
Business French Diploma.
• All students receive a course certificate.
• Student progress is monitored closely.
• Long term students have tutoring sessions to keep
them on track.
Social and
cultural
Programme
AFTER CLASS
Our free after class activities are a great way to
meet other students and continue speaking
French. All activities are led by one of our teaching
team.
free language activity:

Monday: Orientation for new students or

Grammar Fun Workshop

Tuesday: Theatre / Media Club

(pronunciation / intonation with
listening and speaking skills) Excursions :
Wednesday:Book Club - discover the great French French in Normandy organises a weekly social
authors and read extracts from their activity programme with visits to local sites of interest.
best known works

Thursday: Cinéma Club-every week we show a Typical half-day activities during the week are:
Visits to Rouen museums
Friday: SOS French problem busting wokshop Visits to local radio or TV stations
(personal tutorials)
Visits to local institutions such as local government
authorities
Visits to Rouen’s horticultural gardens and other
sights
Sporting activities such as swimming or skating.

Typical weekday and Saturday activities (not

included in the course fee) are:

Theatre and cinema evenings

Restaurant evenings
Visits to Mont St Michel, WW2 Landing Beaches,
Bayeux, Giverny, Etretat, Dieppe, Caen, Camembert,
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local markets, and many more ...

French in Normandy also has regular visiting speakers

and activities in the school.
Our Language Programmes
and Course Details
LEVELS AND CLASSES
6
advanced students and courses start every Monday
Individual courses are available at any time and can
except for French and Cuisine which starts on th st
be adapted to the individual student and their
Monday of every month. Beginners may start any
particular needs. Students may also choose to have
Monday.
lunch with their teacher. You can choose to have as
GENERAL GROUP PROGRAMMES many or as few one to one lessons as you like but most
students choose either 15, 20 or 30 hours per week. You
These are our basic language skills courses which we can also combine individual lessons with a general
group course on one of our COMBI COURSES.

25 hour intensive course or the mornings only 15 hours

semi-intensive course.

• Demi intensive
PERIOD All year starting every Monday
PERIOD All year starting every Monday
LENGTH Minimum one week
LENGTH Minimum one week
TIMES Group courses are from 14h-16h MAXIMUM STUDENTS 15 IN THE GROUP
MAXIMUM STUDENTS 15 MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 16
MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 16
HOURS* 10 per week
LEVELS All 15 hours of group courses in the morning and 15 hours
of one to one every afternoon
Group courses are from 9h30 -11h and 11h30-13h with a
PERIOD All year starting every Monday
LENGTH Minimum one week
TIMES Group courses are from 9h30-11h and 11h30-13h
15 hours of group courses in the morning and 5 hours of
MAXIMUM STUDENTS 15 one to one every afternoon
MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 16 Group courses are from 9h30 -11h and 11h30-13h with a
HOURS* 15 per week
LEVELS All
AM/PM
15 hours of group courses in the morning and 5 hours of
PERIOD All year starting every Monday one to one every afternoon
LENGTH Minimum one week Group courses are from 9h30 -11h and 11h30 -13h with a
TIMES:from 9h30-11h and 11h30 -13h and from 14h -16h. coffee break from 11h-11h30
One to one lessons are from 8h-9h or from 16h30
and a lunch break from 13h -14h.
MAXIMUM STUDENTS 15
MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 16 *HOURS ARE 60 MINUTES LONG AT FRENCH IN NORMANDY
HOURS * 25 per week
LEVELS All
 Lessons are tailor made to suit individual needs and
15 hours of general French courses to work on tenses,
structures and vocabulary with 10 hours of dedicated communication within a given context. Courses are 15,
exam preparation every afternoon 25 or 30 hours or a total immersion of 50 hours including
PERIOD All year starting every Monday lunch with your trainer. Specialised courses can also be
LENGTH 4 or more weeks
TIMES Group courses are from 9h30 -11h and 11h30 -13h needs. Please contact us for further details.
and from 14h -16h daily with a break from
11h -11h30; 30+ - MAXIMUM STUDENTS 4
MAXIMUM STUDENTS 15 PERIOD All year starting every Monday
MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 16 LENGTH one week
HOURS* 25 per week TIMES Group courses are from 9h30 -11h and 11h30 -13h
LEVELS All daily with a break from 11h -11h30. Afternoon
classes are 14h -15h30 and from 16h -17h30 with a
break from 15h30 -16h.
MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 30
15 hours of general French courses to work on tenses, HOURS* 30
structures and vocabulary with 5 hours weekly of LEVELS ALL
dedicated individual exam preparation.
PERIOD All year starting every Monday
LENGTH Minimum one week
This course is a must for those wishing to combine
TIMES Group courses are from 9h30 -11h and 11h30 -13h
language learning with the art of cookery and Normandy
is the ideal place to do it.
MAXIMUM STUDENTS 15
MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 16
LENGTH One week or 2 weeks
HOURS* 15 per week
MAXIMUM STUDENTS 15
LEVELS All
MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 16
HOURS* 15 hours of general French plus 3 afternoons of
• DEMI DELF/DALF cookery classes
LEVELS ALL
PERIOD All year starting every Monday
LENGTH Minimum one week
TIMES Delf Dalf preparation courses are from 14h-16h
MAXIMUM STUDENTS 15
MINIMUM AGE TO JOIN THIS COURSE 16
HOURS* 10 per week
LEVELS All

• DELF/DALF DISTANCE
Start or prepare your DELF DALF Diploma from the
comfort of your own home:
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PERIOD: All year

LENGTH: Minimum 2 weeks
TIMES: To be arranged individually
COURSE: One hour of individual telephone tuition in
two thirty minute blocks weekly including
Oral test weekly by telephone
under exam conditions
LEVELS B2, C1 and C2
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 French in Normandy
Pathway Programmes
Your journey to a French academic or vocational FIN has a great socio-cultural programme and a
degree begins with a French in Normandy dedicated staff ready to help students adjust to a new
country. The focus is therefore on basic and
The innovative French in Normandy pathway progressive language acquisition. During the final
programme provides international students a direct three months students prepare for the DELF B2 or DALF
path to various graduate degrees at Universities, C1 exam depending on their progress and also enjoy
Business schools, Fine Arts, Fashion and Culinary specific workshops to acquire some specialized
schools in France or in other French speaking countries vocabulary.
like Canada.
We will provide you with the necessary skills for your
Our French Language programmes will give you the academic journey. In addition, our «Pathway
necessary linguistic skills and essential academic Programme» provide study skills and knowledge of the
foundation, plus a DELF B2 or a DALF C1/2 test French environment- in order for you to meet the
preparation to successfully move on to your degree expectations of university studies in France.
course.
Conditional Offer to a Degree Programme after a
With French in Normandy’s French Pathway «French in Normandy Pathway».
programme students get a clear path into
undergraduate or graduate study with both excellent When you have successfully completed a «Pathway
French language and study skill preparation. Programme», you may enter into a pre-selected and
eligibility assessed degree programme without any
French in Normandy’s pathway will not only prepare further language testing.
students for further study but also provide them with
the highest level of support during their transition year START AND ENTRY DATES
abroad, making it an ideal choice for international
students who need to acquire French language skills in School Start month / Level French in Normandy
order to live and study in France or in a French For beginners: September December year 1
speaking country. Level B1: Before March year 1 September year 2
September year 1

ENTRY FRENCH IN NORMANDY : KEY FACTS

HOW DOES IT WORK? Location Start dates Duration
Rouen, France
STAGE 1 Any Monday.
September to March
The French in Normandy French Foundation Course. For beginners 44 weeks (32 weeks of language
classes + 12 weeks of Test Delf/Dalf preparation)
French in Normandy is proud to offer students the For students with a B1: A 6 month course including
opportunity to continue their education in France. DELF/DALF preparation and study skills course.
Students can take a French Language course at FIN Max students per class 15 students
before entering their chosen establishment with the Full-time 25 hours per week
appropriate language skills for successful completion
of the degree. Alternatively, students undertaking
STAGE 2
programmes in English can take a French language
course at FIN because it is a wonderful introduction to
Enter your chosen institution in September!
France and French living.
 ACCOMMODATION
As French in Normandy is the only family-owned

of accommodation including hotels, student

residences and appartements but we strongly

of your visit. Most families are located within 35

minutes of the school and many are accessible For students preferring to stay in student residence
on foot. All our accommodation is in single rooms
unless otherwise requested. Homestays include
breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday and superior standard and services including breakfast
weekend lunches.
comfortable basic accommodation with private
bathroom facilities.
check on all aspects of your stay with them. We
We can also arrange furnished appartements for
between students and families. Students with
dietary or other particular needs only to ask The city of Rouen also has a modern and recently
refurbished Youth Hostel.
If you wish to book alternative accommodation, we

Our selected home-stay families understand the

French in Normandy works with a selection of the
importance of their role in making your visit both
best hotels in Rouen including:
successful and enjoyable. They will not only
introduce to you to the French way of life and
help you to practice the language but will also
give you a taste of our delicious regional dishes. 4*

For students who wish to have a private

bathroom.

bed and breakfast only.

Our selection of hotels are all within 30 minutes
- STUDIO IN FAMILY from the school. Reservations will need a valid
Some of our host families have private apparte-
ments for rent within the family home
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26 bis rue Valmont de Bomare

76100 Rouen, France
+ 33 (0) 2 35 72 08 63
+ 33 (0) 2 35 72 08 64
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