Summer French Program
Join an intensive French summer program in Nantes, France, with 15 hours of small-group classes per week, flexible stays from one week and optional cultural activities.
Dates
July 5 to August 13, 2027
Schedule
9:30 - 12:30, Monday to Friday
Levels
A2 to B2
Group size
Max 12 students
Cultural activities
Optional, Thursday afternoons
Institut Fonelia offers intensive summer French courses for international learners in Nantes, France, from July 5 to August 13, 2027. The program includes 15 hours of classes per week, Monday to Friday, in small groups of 12 students maximum, from level A2 to B2, with optional cultural activities every Thursday afternoon to discover Nantes and French culture.
Choose your French Summer Program
Flexible French summer courses in France from 1 to 6+ weeks
Standard Program: Combine your French summer course with practical and interactive classes.
Immersive Program: Combine your French summer course with a homestay in a French family, half-board meals and full French language immersion.
Standard Summer Program in France
15h./per week of focused French classes
- 3h/day, Monday to Friday
- Small groups (max 12)
- Levels: A2 to B2
- Dynamic and interactive classes
1 to 3 weeks
/week
4 to 6 weeks
Immersive Summer Program in France
15h/week + Homestay
- Standard program included
- Homestay with French family
- Half-board meals
- Full French immersion
1 to 3 weeks
/week
4 to 6 weeks
Annual registration fee (book included): €65
Beginner A1 or advanced C1 level?
In addition to our group summer French courses for levels A2 to B2, private classes in the afternoon allow international learners to follow a path tailored to their level and specific needs.
Who are these summer French courses for?
This program is designed for international, non-French-speaking learners who want to make rapid progress in French during the summer.
International, non-French-speaking learners
Students and adults from all over the world who come to Nantes for an immersive French stay.
Group classes: levels A2 to B2
Morning group classes welcome learners from A2 to B2, in small groups of 12 students maximum.
Beginner A1 or advanced C1: private classes
For levels A1 or C1, private classes are available in the afternoon, adapted to your level and your goals.
French Language Immersion and Cultural Activities in Nantes
Every Thursday afternoon in July and August, enrich your summer experience with our cultural activities program in Nantes!
Conversation Café
Photo Rally in the City Center
In teams, walk through the streets of Nantes, engage in conversation with locals, in search of the perfect photo!
Guided Tour of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne
Enter the castle walls and immerse yourself in the history of the city of Nantes.
Guided Tour of Nantes City Center
Discover Nantes, its anecdotes and history.
Guided Tour of the Maison des Hommes et des Techniques
Discovery of the Maison des Hommes et des Techniques.
Guided Tour of the Jardin des Plantes
Conversation Café
Why learn French in summer at Fonelia?
Janina Spielkamp
January 2025
I spent a month at this school to improve my French, and it was a fantastic experience. The staff were super friendly, the classes well-structured, and the teacher very encouraging. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn French in a welcoming environment.
Michael Rolph
December 2024
I spent the first week of a 1-month holiday in France at Fonelia to 'reactivate' French I had learnt at school 40 years ago. I joined an intensive class, doing 3 hours 9:30-12:30 each day. It was a fantastic week!
Lidwina P. Putri
August 2024
I took a three-month intensive french course here and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their french. The course is well-designed and the engaging classroom activities made learning enjoyable.
Janina Spielkamp
January 2025
I spent a month at this school to improve my French, and it was a fantastic experience. The staff were super friendly, the classes well-structured, and the teacher very encouraging. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn French in a welcoming environment.
Michael Rolph
December 2024
I spent the first week of a 1-month holiday in France at Fonelia to 'reactivate' French I had learnt at school 40 years ago. I joined an intensive class, doing 3 hours 9:30-12:30 each day. It was a fantastic week!
Lidwina P. Putri
August 2024
I took a three-month intensive french course here and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their french. The course is well-designed and the engaging classroom activities made learning enjoyable.