- Who: Undergraduate and graduate students
- Where: France
- When: Summer
- How long: 4 weeks
- For academic credit? Yes
- GPA requirement: 1.6 cGPA
- Application fee: No ($60 ILOP fee for successful applicants)
- Program fee: See OUI website for program fees
- Costs borne by student: Travel documentation, flights, accommodation, meals, insurance
- Tuition: Payable to partner institution
- Financial assistance: $1,200 scholarship from OUI
- OSAP eligible: No
The Ontario/Rhône-Alpes (ORA) Summer Language Program (SLP) is a short-term study abroad option. It is designed for full-time degree students interested in exploring French culture and improving their French language skills. Designed for non-French speakers, it offers a unique, excellent and highly enjoyable learning experience in the classroom. The program includes an extracurricular program as well as excursions to places of interest in the region.
There is no French-language prerequisite for successful participation in the Summer Language Program. Classes are offered at various levels, including beginners’ level. You must apply for an International Letter of Permission (Arts and Science students only) to earn a 3.0 unit FREN transfer credit. If you are a student outside of the Faculty of Arts and Science, please connect with your faculty office to determine the process of transferring this credit.
Application
Students submit an application online via IPO website, including the supporting documents.
February 13, 2026 @ 4:00 pm EST.
Please do NOT submit your application directly to the ORA office.