The Embassy sponsors students to attend the famous "French+" summer programs in France. Applications for 2025 will open from February-March 2025.
Please enrol in the French + Sciences or French + Gastronomy individually before the dates for each course, then apply for the scholarship on the form attached at the bottom of this page. Applications for the scholarship are open from 15 February to 15 April 2025.
French+Program Overview
Would you like to immerse yourself in science, sports or gastronomy while visiting France? Do you want to learn or improve your French? Campus France Australia invites you to discover French+, a short-term language, scientific, and technological study program.
Developed by Campus France, in partnership with a selection of French Language Centers (FLE), French+is a short-term language and thematic study program in many interesting sectors around France. French+Sciences is designed for international university students in any field, and English speakers who may be complete beginners in French.
The objective of the French+Sciences program is to help international students overcome the language barrier and encourage them to pursue higher studies in France.
Take part in 3– to 4–week stays organized by French teaching Centers under the “FLE Quality” label (label "Qualité FLE"). Sessions are available in several cities throughout France.
Each session focuses on a specific scientific topic. Download the brochure
Session Details
The sessions are an original combination of French language teaching and modules taught in English. Sessions are held primarily in English, with some French learning modules. English-speaking tutors assist students during their stay.
The sessions enable students to earn ECTS credits. Please discuss with your university language department if you would like to ensure your credits are recognised to your degree.
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The French+ Service Package
The French+ program offers you a complete package of services which includes:
- Airport pickup, transportation to and from the language centre (10 students minimum required);
- Housing (multiple options), tutoring and monitoring of progress;
- Assessment and final report.
Registration for French+ Program Sessions
Register online, directly on the website of partner FLE Centers:
« Focus on Energy and Decarbonisation: New Challenges for Society » in Normandy.
- Dates: 09 June to 27 June 2025 in Rouen. This program is organised by French in Normandy, in partnership with ESIGELEC and the Normandy region.
- Registration closes : 27 April 2025
- https://www.frenchinnormandy.com/french-sciences/
- Why this program?
- As a major actor in industrial research, Normandy is recognised throughout Europe as a world-class player in the following sectors: pharmaceuticals, transports, digital applications and energy.
- As far as energy is concerned, Normandy is at the forefront of huge investments in the development of low carbon energies like solar, wind, or nuclear energies.
« Focus on Sustainable Development » in Montpellier
- Dates: 09 June to 27 June 2025 in Montpellier. This program is organised by Accent français, in partnership with ENERCOOP, l’Université de Montpellier and Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole
- Registration closes: 09 May 2025
- https://www.accentfrancais.com/fr/cours-de-francais/cours-de-francais-pour-adultes/francais-sciences
- Why this program?
- A city internationally renowned for research in the fields of health, agronomy, and the environment
- Montpellier University is ranked among the world leaders in ecology in the Shangaï ranking
- Students deepen their knowledge through presentations by experts from the corporate world
« Science & Technology of the Sea » in Brittany.
- 2 sessions in Brest. This stay is organised by CIEL Bretagne, in partnership with the Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer (IUEM) and the Campus Mondial de la Mer.
- Dates of the 1st session: from 19 June to 11 July 2025
- Registration period for the 1st session: registrations are open until 22 April 2025
- Dates of the 2nd session: from 11 August to 29 August 2025
- Registration period for the 2nd session: registrations are open until 15 June 2025
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https://www.ciel.fr/performance/french-sciences-and-technologies-of-the-sea/
- Why this program?
- Brest: a city at the top of the European ranking
- Among the main international centres of marine research
- A massive development of marine resources to attract and support companies specialized in marine renewable energies
« Micro, Nano & Smart Technology for Industrial Applications » in Bourgogne.
- Dates: 02 to 27 June 2025 in Besançon. This stay is organised by the CLA school, in partnership with EIPHI Graduate School.
- Registration closes: 17 avril 2025
- https://cla.univ-fcomte.fr/formule/fle-fle-sciences/
- Why this program?
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a French Tech labeled region through three centers of excellence: Health-Tech network, in Besançon, the Châlon-sur-Saône eco-system, which has joined the IoT and manufacturing network and the FoodTech network, in Dijon.
- The Graduate School EIPHI provides the training of the scientific part. EIPHI relies on three internationally renowned laboratories, FEMTO-ST, ICB and IMB covering thematic fields such as mathematics, physics, micro nanosciences and systems, computer science, mechatronics, as well as materials and energy.
« French + Outdoor Sports » in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
- Dates: 03 to 20 June 2025 in Chambéry. This stay is organised by the school Accents Chambéry and University Savoie-Mont-Blanc
- Registration closes: 25 April 2025
- https://www.univ-smb.fr/accents/formation/formations-specifiques/
- Why this program?
- University Savoie-Mont-Blanc is close to its local environment and very open to Europe and the rest of the world.
- This rich and varied three-week program combines outdoor sports activities and scientific aspects
- A wide range of outdoor sports will be offered and different topics will be studied and analysed, including motor performance, sports equipment and related local industry, link between sport and health, sport tourism.
« French + Gastronomy » at French in Normandy – Rouen
- 3 sessions :
- Dates of the 1st session: from 05 to 23 May 2025
- Registration period for the 1st session: registrations are open until 30 March 2025
- Dates of the 2nd session: from 09 to 27 June 2025
- Registration period for the 2nd session: registrations are open until 27 April 2025
- Dates of the 3rd session: from 07 to 25 July 2025
- Registration period for the 3rd session: registrations are open until 25 May 2025
- https://www.frenchinnormandy.com/french-gastronomy/
- Why this program?
- First French city to be designated a « Gastronomic City » by UNESCO
- Workshops in the hotel and restaurant industry
- Discovering the techniques of great chefs, meet producers and gastronomy professionals
- Visiting a school that has received the Label Qualité
- Discovering a region with cultural activities offered by the Metropolis and the Region
Contact
Jean-François DUTREY
Development Manager - Educational Engineering Department, Campus France
Tel : +33 (0) 1 40 40 81 64
jean-francois.dutrey@campusfrance.org
or
Tallis Everard
Higher Education Officer and Campus France Liaison at the Embassy of France in Australia
Tel : +61 6216 0137
education.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Embassy Scholarship for French+ Program
The Embassy of France in Australia supports students studying in Australian universities by providing a scholarship to cover full enrolment costs, plane tickets and insurance for participants in the French + Sciences programs.
Students can receive a full scholarship by the Embassy of France in Australia. To receive this, you must be enrolled full time in an Australian higher education institution, or be recently graduated from one and living in Australia.
You must apply directly to the school and inform them that you are requesting a scholarship from the Embassy and apply for the scholarship to us at the same time.
To apply for the scholarship, please fill out the application form linked at the bottom of the page.
- The completed formula and all required documents must be sent to education.canberra-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr.
- Applications are open from 15 February to 15 April 2025. Any applications sent outside these dates or incomplete will not be considered.
All scholarships are organised and paid for by Campus Franc. The beneficiary engages to certain rights and responsibilities as a grant recipient of the French government. Scholarships can only cover the period of the French+ program, if the candidate wants to stay in France outside the dates of the program the travel costs will be at the responsibility of the beneficiary.
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