Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Europe, France
GPA: 2.5

Program Overview

Learn more at the information session on February 5th from 4-5 p.m in 240B McKenzie Hall.

Immerse yourself in French language and culture in the heartland of the Loire Valley--a UNESCO world heritage site! The French Immersion in Angers program offers an array of language courses for all language abilities. Additionally, electives can be taken depending on language proficiency level, term, areas of interest, or academic requirements. This is a direct enroll program offered in partnership with the Centre International d'Études Françaises (CIDEF) at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest (UCO). 

 

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer I 2026 04/15/2026 06/29/2026 07/25/2026
Summer II 2026 04/15/2026 08/03/2026 08/28/2026
Summer I + II 2026 04/15/2026 06/29/2026 08/28/2026
Summer III 2026 04/15/2026 08/31/2026 09/26/2026
Summer II + III 2026 04/15/2026 08/03/2026 09/26/2026
Summer I + II + III 2026 04/15/2026 06/29/2026 09/26/2026
Academic Year 2026-27 04/15/2026 09/29/2026 05/29/2027
Fall Semester 2026-27 04/15/2026 09/29/2026 01/23/2027
Fall Quarter 2026 04/15/2026 09/29/2026 12/19/2026
Spring Semester 2027 11/15/2026 02/02/2027 05/29/2027

*Summer Session III dates may conflict with the start of the UO Fall Quarter. Please check the CIDEF calendar for Summer Sessions, and the UO Academic Calendar.

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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

All courses offered in Angers are recognized and approved for academic credit by various GEO partner institutions. Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Upon return, finalized transcripts can take 2-6 months to be updated from GEO Placeholder credits to the appropriate courses and credits received.

Please read carefully:

Placement into the language level, and therefore the French courses for which students are eligible, is based solely on performance in placement exams taken upon arrival, and may result in students testing at levels lower or higher than previous courses.

Students are placed using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language. This does not align precisely with the system generally used by UO and other American institutions, however here are self-assessment grids in French and English for reference.

Summer Programs

In the three summer programs (Summer I, Summer II, Summer III) all students at all levels take one course with modules in French Language, French Conversation, Project, and Tutorial. These courses offer a total of 80 contact hours. Two consecutive sessions (Sessions I & II, Sessions II & III) can replace a year of French at UO.

Fall and Spring Programs

During the academic year, Beginner and Elementary students will enroll in 21 hours per week of French language coursework. Intermediate and Advanced students will enroll in 9-12 hours of French language coursework per week, plus an additional 6-9 hours per week (two to three courses) of cultural content courses.

For more information on course organization, articulation, and methodology, please view CIDEF’s Language Course and Options Guide.  

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

Immerse yourself in the culture of France and improve your language proficiency by living with a French family! Housing in Angers is designed to provide an authentic perspective on French culture, traditions, and norms. Residing with a host family will also offer access to local expertise, community, and support. Homestay housing is located in Angers or its surrounding suburbs.

CIDEF also offers student housing in residence halls during the summer sessions.

Budget and Price

French Immersion in Angers

2026 Summer I

GEO Program Fees
UO Study Abroad Fee* $500
Program Tuition $2,886
Housing and Some Meals** $1,114
Insurance $95
Estimated Additional Expenses
Estimated Cost to Acquire US Passport $150
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,450
Estimated Meal Expenses $450
Estimated Cellphone Expenses $100
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $450
Total
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $4,595
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $2,600
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $7,195

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure and on-site support, housing and some meals**, excursions (4).

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

**The budget reflects homestay housing ($1,114): room + all breakfasts and 5 dinners/week + lunch on campus. Note that CIDEF offers additional housing options. Students who opt for a different housing option may need to budget more than the estimated $450 for additional meals.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026 Summer II

GEO Program Fees
UO Study Abroad Fee* $500
Program Tuition $5,409
Housing and Some Meals** $2,527
Insurance $214
Estimated Additional Expenses
Estimated Cost to Acquire US Passport $150
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,150
Estimated Meal Expenses $900
Estimated Cellphone Expenses $200
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $850
Total
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $8,650
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,250
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $11,900

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure and on-site support, housing and some meals**, excursions (4).

NOTE: The budget reflects the cost of an 8-week program (session I+II or session II+III).

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

**The budget reflects homestay housing ($2527): room + all breakfasts and 5 dinners/week + lunch on campus. Note that CIDEF offers additional housing options. Students who opt for a different housing option may need to budget more than the estimated $900 for additional meals.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026 Summer III

GEO Program Fees
UO Study Abroad Fee* $500
Program Tuition $7,496
Housing and Some Meals** $3,939
Insurance $315
Estimated Additional Expenses
Estimated Cost to Acquire US Passport $150
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,000
Estimated Meal Expenses $1,250
Estimated Cellphone Expenses $300
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $1,250
Total
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $12,250
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $3,950
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $16,200

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure and on-site support, housing and some meals**, excursions (4).

NOTE: The budget reflects the cost of a 12-week program (session I+II+III).

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

**The budget reflects homestay housing ($3,939): room + all breakfasts and 5 dinners/week + lunch on campus. Note that CIDEF offers additional housing options. Students who opt for a different housing option may need to budget more than the estimated $1,250 for additional meals.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026-27 Academic Year

GEO Program Fees
UO Study Abroad Fee* $500
Program Tuition $10,420
Housing and Some Meals** $6,079
Insurance $851
Estimated Additional Expenses
Estimated Cost to Acquire US Passport $150
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,450
Estimated Meal Expenses $3,500
Estimated Cellphone Expenses $800
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $3,450
Total
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $17,850
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $9,350
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $27,200

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure and on-site support, housing and some meals**, excursions (4).

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

**The budget reflects homestay housing ($6,079): room + all breakfasts + access to the kitchen + 3 dinners/week. Note that CIDEF offers additional housing options. Students who opt for a different housing option may need to budget more than the estimated $3,500 for additional meals.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

2026 Fall Quarter

GEO Program Fees
UO Study Abroad Fee* $500
Program Tuition $4,875
Housing and Some Meals $2,188
Insurance $287
Estimated Additional Expenses
Estimated Cost to Acquire US Passport $150
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,500
Estimated Meal Expenses $2,850
Estimated Cellphone Expenses $300
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $1,250
Total
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $7,850
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $6,050
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $13,900

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure and on-site support, housing and some meals**, excursions (4).

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

**The budget reflects homestay housing ($2,188): room + all breakfasts + access to the kitchen + 3 dinners/week. Note that CIDEF offers additional housing options. Students who opt for a different housing option may need to budget more than the estimated $2,850 for additional meals.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
8 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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