The French Embassy to Norway is offering unique scholarships to participate in the French+Gastronomy summer school! Are you studying gastronomy or interested in French cuisine? Join French+Gastronomy, a summer school that allows students to learn French while discovering all aspects of French gastronomy. Applications for the 2025 sessions are now open – seize this unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable culinary and linguistic adventure!

Introduction to the French+Gastronomy Program

At the heart of Rouen, the first French city classified as a «City of Gastronomy» by UNESCO, Campus France has partnered with the FAUCHON school and the French Language Center (FLE) French in Normandy to offer a 3-week program combining French courses, cultural discoveries, and exciting workshops in the fields of hospitality and catering: gastronomy workshops and cultural activities are conducted in English. In this program, you will learn the techniques of top chefs, meet producers and gastronomy professionals, all while learning the French language.

French+Gastronomy has been designed for international students, including those who may be complete beginners in French.

The partnership between Campus France, FAUCHON School, and French in Normandy brings together the best of French gastronomy and the reputation of a FLE-certified school. Furthermore, the city of Rouen adds an exceptional touch to this program with the richness of cultural activities offered by the Métropole and the Region.

As the birthplace of Impressionism, Rouen is one of the French cities with the highest concentration of historical monuments and offers students an authentic destination full of discoveries.

At FAUCHON School, students will explore the professions of top chefs, pastry chefs, chocolatiers… They will meet cheese producers, farmers, fishmongers, sommeliers… They will also have the chance to discover the hospitality sector by visiting prestigious establishments. These encounters and enriching experiences will interest both those looking to better prepare for a career in this field and those who just want to explore this exciting sector. At the same time, students will start learning or perfecting their French through courses provided by the French in Normandy center, which will also allow them to discover French culture.

If you are interested in sciences courses, you can apply for the French+Sciences scholarship here.

Program Structure

The French+Gastronomy sessions offer a unique combination of French language teaching and modules taught in English. Two sessions are open for French+Gastronomy scholarships:

• From June 9 to June 27, 2025
• From July 7 to July 25, 2025

Activities Fully Taught in English

The «gastronomy» module, offered in the afternoon, includes:

• Practical workshops (cooking, pastry, etc.)
• Meetings with cheese producers, farmers, fishmongers, sommeliers…
• Visits to prestigious hospitality establishments.

The cultural activities module, offered on weekends, includes:

• A program of cultural visits to discover the attractions of the city of Rouen and Normandy.

Activities in French

The French learning process, offered in the mornings, includes:

• 15 hours of French language instruction per week, allowing students to acquire or improve their oral and written communication skills.

The session also allows for ECTS credit validation.

How to Apply for the French+Gastronomy Scholarships

The French Embassy in Norway will award up to 10 French+Gastronomy scholarships to its top candidates for the 2025 edition. The French+Gastronomy scholarships cover the following expenses:

• Tuition fees (training and cultural activities)
• Accommodation (usually in university residence)
• International travel to the training location
• Social coverage (including civil liability insurance)

The application period is open from February 20 to March 20, 2025 (23:59). Results will be communicated in early April 2025.

To apply, please fill out the registration form below. An English CV is required for the application, so make sure you have one ready to upload.

For any questions, feel free to write to ccamelas@france.no

If you wish to apply as a self-financed student, registration is available online directly on the FLE center’s website here.

Be sure to respect the application deadlines, which are all around late March / early April 2025!

Application form