Rice in France

Join us for Rice in France, a six-week study abroad program based in Toulouse, France. While there, students will take two French courses at the 300 level with a Rice faculty member and a local instructor from our partner institution. Students will be immersed in the language and culture through homestay, excursions, community service experiences, and meetings with local language partners in Toulouse. Students will receive Rice credit for both courses, which count toward the Certificate in Language and Intercultural Communication. You are eligible to apply if you have taken FREN 264 (or will be taking it during Spring 2026), have been placed into a 300-level FREN course, or have taken a 300-level FREN course (some exceptions may apply). Students who have already taken 400-level FREN courses are no longer eligible.

Rice in France Facts

Prerequisite FREN 264 or Placement in FREN 300
Location Toulouse, France
Program Dates (tentative) Mid-May - Late June, 2026
Courses Two 300 level French Courses
Applications Open November 1, 2025
Application Deadline January 17, 2026

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Learn about financial aid options at this link: Rice in Country Financial Aid

For more information, please contact the Faculty Leaders, Dr. Maryam Emami (me8@rice.edu) and Dr. Nelly Ossia (nossia@rice.edu)

Fall Information Session

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

 

Info Session with Financial Aid

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Application Period

November 1, 2025 - January 17, 2026

Spring Information Session

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Decision and Scholarship Notification

February, 2026

 

Acceptance Deadline

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Deadline to drop Rice in Country Courses

 

 

Pre-Departure Orientation

 

 

Rice in France

Mid-May - June 2026