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Is this program right for you?

This program is geared to students who have two years or more of college-level French and who want to achieve fluency in the French language, an understanding of the French people and a deeper awareness of themselves and their own culture.

Program Snapshot

  • Opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the French people and fluency in the French language
  • Student teaching internships in a primary, middle, or secondary school
  • Regular university course option for students with advanced French
  • Three-day orientation in Paris prior to arrival in Rennes
  • Homestay with a French family

Subject Areas

  • Art
  • Art History
  • Cultural Studies
  • Culture (host country)
  • Film Studies
  • French Language
  • History
  • Language (host country)
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Political Science
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Theology
  • Urban Studies

About Rennes

With its young population of 60,000 students, Rennes is a perfect setting for study in France. Just two hours west of Paris by train, Rennes is the capital of Brittany. Economically very dynamic, the city is known as a center for technology. The city offers an excellent variety of cultural events, with its national theater, opera, orchestra, numerous cinemas, soccer stadium, and skating rink. Rennes offers students an opportunity to learn the distinct Celtic traditions particular to this region of France.

Where You'll Study

Université de Haute Bretagne

The Université de Haute Bretagne (UHB) is divided into two campuses: Rennes I (science) and Rennes II (humanities). Rennes II is the host for the CIEE program, and offers courses in twelve departments. Rennes II enrolls about 22,000 students, including 1,500 international students. The campus is one mile northwest of downtown. CIEE students register for courses at the Centre International Rennais d’Etude du Francais pour les Etrangers (CIREFE), a department within UHB that teaches both French language and content courses to international students.

Thoughts From Abroad

The CIEE Study Center in Rennes provides the best of what both France and CIEE have to offer in terms of education, quality of life, and opportunities for intercultural learning for a semester or a year of study. Rennes is a medium-sized, charming city that is often cited among the most livable cities in France. The old town is a combination of half-timbered houses dating from the Middle Ages and 18th century architecture. Despite its relatively modest size, the city benefits from a metro system. With its large university population, Rennes is a dynamic and a culturally rich metropolis with lots of activities: cinema, music festivals, theater, museums, diverse restaurants, one of the largest outdoor markets in France, and an active nightlife. Rennes, as the capital of the region of Brittany, and its inhabitants—many of whom are of Celtic origin—manifest its regional distinction through a choice of culinary delicacies (seafood, crêpes, cider, galettes), the Breton language, and a variety of music and folkloric dance events throughout the year.

I look forward to exploring the city and region with you!

— Daniel Audaz, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Resident Director Daniel Audaz, from Marseille, France, first studied at the University of Aix-en-Provence where he obtained his M.A. in Geography and then specialized in FLE/S (Français Langue Etrangère et Seconde). He then moved to the U.S. to begin his Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While there, he worked as a Teaching Assistant of French and as a Resident Assistant at the French House of Madison. This experience began five years of study, work, and research at UW-Madison. Daniel worked at the UW-Madison study abroad program in Aix-en-Provence and the French Resource Center at UW-Madison, and he has taught numerous undergraduate courses in French language and culture. Daniel’s research interest in cross-cultural exchange began when he completed an M.A. in urban ethnography, researching the study abroad population of Aix-en-Provence. He is currently writing a Doctoral thesis in SLA that focuses on intercultural competence, alterity, sociocultural theory, and mediation in study abroad programs.

Staci Soum-Fontez, Student Services Coordinator, joined the staff in fall 2006. A native of Wisconsin, she has lived the last 16 years in France. Since moving to Rennes in 2001, she held the position of Cultural Director at the Franco-American Institute. Staci did undergraduate work at UW-Milwaukee and received an M.A. from the Sorbonne.

Madeleine Lorcy is the Administrative Assistant. Her helpful advice, assistance, and friendly personality have been a CIEE tradition in Rennes since 1982.

Recommended Credit

semester: 16-18 semester/24-27 quarter hours
academic year: 32-36 semester/48-54 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • GPA 2.75
  • GPA 3.0 in French language 
  • 4 semesters of college-level French or equivalent

Program Dates

Fall 20098/24/2009 - 12/19/2009
Academic Year 2009-108/24/2009 - 5/21/2010
Spring 20101/11/2010 - 5/21/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009

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Duration

Fall 200916 weeks
early September - mid-December
Academic Year 2009-1038 weeks
early September - late May
Spring 201019 weeks
early January - late May

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $13,100
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$9,826
    Housing and Meals$3,200
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$13,100

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,250
    Personal Expenses$2,900
    Books and Supplies$100
    Local Transportation$200
    Visa Fees$185
    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Total$5,035


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $23,600
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$17,126
    Housing and Meals$6,400
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$23,600

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,250
    Personal Expenses$5,800
    Visa Fees$185
    Books and Supplies$200
    Local Transportation$400
    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Total$8,235


  • Spring 2010 $13,700
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$10,426
    Housing and Meals$3,200
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$13,700

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, all meals, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Potential Travel to Consulate for Visa$400
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,050
    Personal Expenses$2,900
    Books and Supplies$150
    Local Transportation$200
    Visa Fees (average)$100
    Total$4,800


Scholarship Information

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