French In Normandy

• Homestay
• Executive homestay with private bathroom
• Choice of residences for all budgets
• Bed and breakfast in family or in guest houses
• Hotels and gîtes 

French in Normandy has a super selection of family accommodation, as we are the only private school in this beautiful city so we are able to choose hosts that really want to welcome our students. Families are within a maximum of 45 minutes on public transport but the best way to get around is the City bikes available at the bike station 3 minutes from the school.  We have two residences for students offering private studio apartments with private bathroom and equipped kitchen corner both within 20 minutes’ walk from the school. In the city centre two other budget residences offer basic student accommodation within a 30 minute travel time on public transport.

With 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites* and UNESCO-listed traditions, together with villages listed as "Plus beaux villages de France" and spa towns, you'll be spoilt for choice in Normandy...

French in Normandy is located in Rouen, birthplace of Impressionism and famous for its cathedral and Joan of Arc.

Rouen is the historic capital of Normandy. Once one of the largest and most prosperous cities of medieval Europe, Rouen was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy and one of the capitals of the Anglo-Norman Plantaganet dynasties. In medieval times, lords and the prosperous merchants of the city, commissioned fine homes for themselves and we have over 2000 buildings dating from before the 17th century as well as a wealth of great religious buildings.

From east to west through the centre of town is a string of fabulous examples of Gothic church edifices – Saint-Ouen, Saint-Maclou, the Cathedral, not forgetting the ultra modern memorial church to Joan of Arc. In addition Rouen boasts the City’s signature monument the Gros Horloge (a magnificent monumental town clock), the splendid Gothic Law Courts (Palais de Justice) and the Aître Saint-Maclou, with its carved skull and crossbones malking it one of  the most startling medieval cemeteries in Europe. Rouen’s historic quarters 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.  

Normandy is famous for so many things that people recognize but just don’t realise that they are here with us. Here is a list of 20 ‘Must See’ sights in Normandy: Le Havre, Dieppe, Champ de Bataille, Le Bec Hellouin, Sées, Deauville, Falaise, Bagnoles de l'Orne, Mont Saint Michel, Bayeux, Caen, Etretat, Trouville, Rouen, Les Andelys, Omaha Beach, Arromanches, Jumièges, Fécamp, Giverny, Camembert,  Lisieux, Cherbourg, Honfleur, Haras du Pin, Cabourg, La Suisse Normande.

French in Normandy offers a unique personalised DELF/DALF preparation course with an excellent exam success rate. Courses start every Monday with a maximum of 12 students.  The morning classes are devoted to improving general levels of vocabulary and structures and working on basic oral skills and listening comprehension.  

The afternoon sessions are dedicated to mastering the complex exam techniques required by the French.  Students will receive a personalized programme that concentrates on the areas where they feel they are weakest typically the written expression exam and the oral exam. All 4 skills are covered and each student has a mock oral test weekly with individual feedback. Each student has a personalised progress and task chart where they can see what it is they have to do for every skill every week.  

French in Normandy also offers Ev@lang, TCF and TEF and the Paris Chamber of Commerce exams.

For 2018 French in Normandy will be offering:

1. An exciting new Junior French Course in partnership with HES CAMPS. Contact Eleri for full details and brochure.*
2. A High school programme in partnership with two local Lycées here in Rouen
3. A complete “Pathway programme” and placement service for entry into public Universities in France