EXCHANGE AND DOUBLE DEGREE STUDENTS

Taking part in the French Summer School is the best way to quickly integrate at INSA Lyon before starting your semester. Over 3 weeks, from end of August to mid-September, it includes 85 hours of classes and cultural activities. Registration via exchange students or double-degree admission processes.

Start Dates for Summer Courses 2024

From Thursday, August 29th to Friday, September 20th.

Why you should attend the French Summer School

• Improve your French and your understanding of French culture
• Facilitate your studies, your student and social life at INSA Lyon
• Get 4 ECTS  credits before you even start courses!

How ?

• You will take part in various activities and projects
• You will be taught how to be autonomous in your everyday life and your studies at INSA Lyon
• You will meet other students from many different countries and create an active social life

Level

• From A1 to C1
• Small level group class (up to 16 students per class)

Skills and Contents

1. Improve your French language skills

• Writing
• Reading
• Listening
• Speaking

2. Get well-organized for your studies at INSA

• Finding your way around the campus
• Presentation of the organisation of studies in the specialised departments

3. Learning to live in a multi-cultural context

• Getting to know each other
• Connecting with the community

4. Discover the city of Lyon

5. Better understand French culture and society: teachers will give you an overview of current events, cinema, history...

Cost 

For exchange students and double-degree students: €600

This fee includes :

• French language courses for the duration of the program;
• social and cultural activities organized by the student associations;
• full board until August 31st;
• on-campus housing August 31st. 

You will need to subscribe to a meal plan effective September 1 if you wish to continue to use the INSA restaurants. A wide range of dining options are available on campus for all diets and budgets - www.insa-lyon.fr/en/catering  

You will need to sign a lease as of September 1st if you wish to remain housed on campus. - www.insa-lyon.fr/fr/residences