French + Sciences

With its long tradition of science and higher education, Montpellier is internationally recognized for its research in the fields of health, agronomy and environment. It is also the cradle of modern medicine.

Today, Montpellier is the French leader in research on new farming models and environmental management. By bringing together entrepreneurs, scientists, educators and researchers in the same program, Accent Français and Campus France are using this scientific dynamic to make international students appreciate French technological know-how.

French as a foreign language : 15 hours per week (from A1 to C1 level)

• Acquisition and reinforcement of linguistic, communicational and intercultural skills.
• Acquisition and reinforcement of grammar and syntax
• Practice of written and oral communication.

Science and Technology Block : 15 hours per week (course taught in English), required English level: B2.

• Company visits
• Laboratory visits
• 1 session of introduction to existing Engineering courses, lecture or conference
• Work sessions, in the afternoon = 3 hours per session
• 1 thematic debate (conducted in English = 3 h): to encourage students to develop their personal reflection and to project themselves into their future career as engineers by debating various issues.

In addition to this training programme, the programme also includes :
- socio-cultural activities to practise the French language, discover local history and traditions, meet other students from the school and even locals (a visit to the city of Montpellier, an excursion in the region every weekend, a pétanque workshop, evenings out with other students from the school, etc.).
- meetings with the various institutions in Montpellier: presentation of the courses and degrees offered in French and English at Montpellier's Paul Valéry University, climate fresco, visit to CIRAD, etc.

Non-contractual program, subject to change. 
 
Thematic lectures : Sustainable housing, renewable energies and agriculture.
Students deepen their knowledge by attending presentations of experts working in the environmental field (including managers of small and medium sized companies), 1 theme per week.

Program goals :

This three weeks program on environmental themes enables participants to:

• Take part in group discussions about problems and issues that scientists and engineers are facing.
• Individually think  about potential careers in high-tech companies and which education and training programs are most likely to accelerate the start of those careers.
• Meeting the important challenges of the 21st century in ways that are consistent with the objectives of sustainable development and the Paris agreement on climate change.
• Promote innovative farming methods and practices that use research, education and training to ensure food security and environmental quality for a world population expected to reach 9 billion people by 2050, manage our natural resources sustainably, cure chronic and emerging diseases, and make the transition to environmentally friendly societies.

Dates: from 08/06/2025 to 28/06/2025

Open registration: from 06/01/2025 to 09/05/2025
Session confirmed with 10 participants minimum by 11/04/2025, 36 participants maximum
 

Fees:

French + Science & Student residence - Studio : 2820 € + Registration fees : 80€
French + Science & Host Family + half-board : 2820 € + Registration fees : 80€

Watch the programme in video :
- Testimony of Maryam in 2022 : https://youtu.be/El2E-6MkLxg
- Testimonial from the class of 2023 : https://youtu.be/DipgKRFBdWA