Six things you need to know before studying in France

France is without a doubt a beautiful country, a major tourist destination and studying French in France is one of those amazing and unforgettable experiences. Naturally as with everything new in life, studying in France won’t go without some serious planning and possibly minor hiccups. Luckily, we are here to share with you some insight […]

Applying for a Visa to Study in France

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You decided you want to come to France to study, now you need to start getting ready. If you are a non-EU national you need to plan well in advance to ensure that you get your visa before you leave your country. You also need to do this, whether you are an EU national or […]

French Etiquette to Enrich Your Stay

Avoid making a mistake and integrate better into French life by following these essential rules of etiquette… Always be polite. This isn’t only regarding your time in France, you should be polite wherever you go, of course. While speaking with French people you must always address them with their titles. An older woman should always be […]

Top Tip: Immersing Yourself in French

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Do you have  top tip for immersing yourself in another language? There are many things you can do to help yourself improve your French language skills such as watching French television with French subtitles or listening to the radio. Today we suggest changing your phone settings “réglages” or “paramètres” to French! Leave a comment below […]

2 French Cities = 1 French Programme

French in Normandy and Accent Français offer: A joint program which allows students to know 2 regions of North and South France and 2 authentic cities: Rouen and Montpellier! Rouen, the birthplace of impressionism and historical capital of the Normandy (Joan of Arc, Flaubert, Victor Hugo and many treasures of architecture). Montpellier, an experience under the Mediterranean […]

Cy’clic Rouen

Renting a bicycle in Rouen is easier than you think! When it comes to getting around Rouen, a bicycle will be your ally for a day, a week or even an everyday companion!  With 20 stations and 250 bicycles, cy’clic is a simple, self-serve bike rental system that meets all your needs. Subscriptions are flexible: you can […]

What to pack (and expect!) when you study abroad in France

We are looking forward to meeting you at our award-winning French language school in the beautiful heart of Normandy!  We hope that you will find this guide useful and we wish you a very happy stay here with us in Rouen. A bientôt… We suggest that you bring : Clothes :   Casual clothes for the […]

Ma famille d’accueil

Ma maison à Rouen…   L’école French in Normandy m’ a conseillé de rester pendant mon séjour à Rouen avec une famille d’accueil, c’est vraiment la chose la plus importante pour moi.   Pour commencer, ma famille est magnifique; elle m’ aide beaucoup à bien s’adapter ici à Rouen, elle s’occupe de tous les détails […]