CILEC - Université Jean-Monnet

Created in 1977, the International Centre for Language and Civilisation (CILEC), offers a semester course validated by the Diplôme Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises (DUEF), an annual course validated by the Diplôme Universitaire de Préparation aux Concours des Ecoles d’Art (DUPCEA) and summer courses. Saint-Etienne, a city renowned for its welcoming culture, is also the cheapest city in France. Taking advantage of its proximity to Lyon (45 min by train), Saint-Etienne is an ideal point of entry to visit the Alps, the French Riviera or Paris. At CILEC, a team will be at your disposal to facilitate your integration and accompany you during your learning of the French language and civilisation.