The world is a “global village” where economies are closely interconnected, and political, social, and cultural dimensions are either intricately intertwined or openly conflicting.
Our business school addresses these challenges by enabling its students to develop an international profile.
Every course or action pursues these goals, and the study of foreign languages is part of that effort. Rennes SB’s programs are taught in English, but students can also benefit from language courses (English classes and a second foreign language), which are offered within a framework called Way Up!
- Way Up! is based on various principles and working methods:
The courses focus on participation and communication, with activities based on real-life, everyday professional situations. - Students follow a series of “pods” (thematic units).
- Objectives are set for each “pod,” and the activities are aligned with these objectives.
Available Languages
- Second language classes are obligatory: Arabic/German/Spanish/Chinese/Italian/Russian/etc…
- Third language classes are available for certain students (according to their programme): Arabic/German/Spanish/Chinese/Italian/Russian/Japanese/Korean/Portuguese/French Sign Language/
For incoming students, French language and/or French Culture classes replace the second language classes.
External Language Tests
An approved score in an External Language Test, may be required (according to the programme):
- to validate the diploma
Full details of the requirements can be found in the Student Handbook for the appropriate programme, - to apply for Partner Universities
Full details can be obtained from the International Mobility (Exchange) team.
Certain External Language Tests can be taken within school.
For international students : French as a Foreign Language
French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses are offered to international students: between 24 and 48 hours per semester, depending on the programmes.
Most programmes offer 3 hours of FLE classes per week (eMBA, MASTER, PGE2, and MSc).
Only the FLE courses for apprenticeship/alternance MSc programmes operate differently due to the number of weeks spent in the company.
All courses which focus on oral communication, are taught by qualified teachers. An initial placement test allows students to be assigned to groups according to their level, based on CEFR* criteria.
Classes take place on a face-to-face basis, with groups of a maximum of 20 students.
In addition to the obligatory courses, students can participate in activities and events in French within our school: phonetics workshops, Francophonie Day, etc.
*Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Additional courses
Rennes SB has developed the “Académie Diderot” to better support international students. The Académie Diderot offers additional courses, for an additional fee, before the start of the Fall semester, to help students improve in French and be able to integrate the school, and the city of Rennes.
Throughout the year, further free activities are available (subject to registration): pronunciation workshops, conversation sessions, and games.
Each year, the Language Department organises the Francophonie Day, allowing international and French students to meet and participate in various activities organised for the occasion.
Language office
The Language Office is located on the 1st floor of building 1 (next to the language and Culture Space).
For any requests, contact us here
