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Rouen Graduate School of Management
Contact: +33 (0) 2 32 82 58 62
Accreditations and rankings:
EQUIS Rouen BS
Boulevard André Siegfried, BP 188, 76825 Rouen, France
4.00 / 5 based on 252 reviews.
A word from the school:
The Rouen Business School today * More than 3 500 students and trainees in executive education * 14 000 alumnies * 1 000 corporate partners * Permanent faculty of more than 80, 500 associate faculty * More than 180 international academic partners * 170 staff members * A budget of 25 million euros ...on a wooded campus of 7 hectares
89% of students recommend
252 reviews
252 Language reviews of Rouen BS
by byrnecj, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
If you don't make the effort to mix with the french, you'll never improve. I found that joining sports teams and taking classes with the french helped me to integrate very well. The fact that my name is difficult for them to pronounce made sure that I was an immediate novelty for them. If you live with french people even in campus accomodation, speak french to them- many will try to speak english to you, but once you keep responding in french, they'll get the message. I made some very good friends that taught me a lot of french, most of which I cannot use in a professional environment however. The thing is, if the french don't want you to understand, you won't. They have a fairly weird form of slang 'verlang' which puts certain syllables behind others and such. Most people will never encounter it. Regardless, know what level you're at before you choose courses. A lot of the time, understanding written french is very important. A good standard across the board is required to really benefit. If you're learning and shy, stay with the foreigners- but you'll regret it. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
 
by Julia, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Even though I was only in France for 3 months, my French has definitely improved, especially comprehension. I would recommend watching French TV and listening to the radio (get a cheap one). When you hear it constantly, you'll learn quickly. Most people in Rouen speak only a few words of English. But even if you could get by with English, try to speak French whenever you can. People are usually pretty patient and understanding with you. My only complaint is that you don't learn French living on campus, and studying the International Track, since everyone speaks English, the students and the teachers. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Tommi, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Courses both in French and English. Those courses were difficult concerning the language that were in French - those courses were meant mainly for the local students. My French language did not improve so much as I had hoped due to the fact that I spent my time mainly with other exchange students amongst which there were always those who wanted to speak in English. This resulted in that the exchange students language was English and not French. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sergey, European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Fortunately, I have had some classes in French and English where I could improve my skills in both languages. The first two or three weeks it was really hard to understand and to communicate with French students but when you have taken part in the Intensive French Seminar you will become more and more familiar with the slang and the specific terms of the language and afterwards you can communicate even easier. And having been in contact with many French students I have used this golden opportunity to speak more and more and to improve my French skills. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Alfonso, Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Given that I went twice as an exchange student to the same university, the first time was very challenging to master my French because I was usually interacting with other international students. The second time I went was provided me a very intense French-language experience for both social and academic contexts. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by SUMIT, Birla Institute Of Management Technology, Greater Noida, India
Management Science, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
THE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTON WAS ENGLISH WHICH I HAD NO PROBLEM TO COPE WITH. THE LOCAL LANGUAGE WAS FRENCH.I FACED INITIAL PROBLEMS BUT LATER ON, I MANAGED PRETTY WELL AND WAS ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by mrb26, Georgetown University, Washington DC, United States
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
lots of the international students speak no French and many of the French students wish to practice their English. It can be frustrating, but if you want to improve your French, just keep at it. The French are really patient when you are trying to speak their language and they really appreciate the effort! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Marketa, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
If you really want to speak the local language, than you have to make a lot of contacts with local students! But you have to do the first steps, because they are not approaching to international students This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Kristin, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden (FH), Dresden, Germany
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I had a very good level in French, but after my studies I spoke fluently. This is, however, the result of my willingness to speak French, as most international students only speak English on campus. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Ching Chih, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
Marketing and Sales Management, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: My level after: How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Via the life here, i could practice my french and english for there are so many international students here. Its really a very good opportunity and environment for improving the language ability. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Nicolas, Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion, Bogota, Colombia
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Hard to learn it if you cannot interact with french people. the fact that you take english courses, and that the international community is separated of the french one is kinda of hard. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by presim4, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
My comprehension improved by at least 30%. Listnening to the radio everyday helped. I wish I had made more of an effort to interact with more french students. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by tom_hayward, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Had very few problems communicating with french students and staff at the school. However, the french population do not always take account that you are foreign, and will not make allowances when they are talking to you. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Misha, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
There were no language barriers or difficulties as such. Almost everyone speaks English and I could get by with my French with those who didn't. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sri, Birla Institute of Management Technology, New Delhi, India
Business Studies, International Student Exchange
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
The medium of instruction was English which I am fluent in. The local language is French and I learned and am learning faster than I expected. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Mari, Turku School of Economics and Business Administration, Turku, Finland
Management Science, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
It was hard to speak french with the other exchange students, but if you hung out with the local students then you learn a lot better. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Rachel, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
studied french as part of my uni course so i had to go to france. french locals usually only speak french so you'll learn fast This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by prixhilde, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Linz, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
It was not a problem to communicate and to understand people there, however I did not have enough contact to French people/students so I spoke more English than French during the year. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Lidia, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
I took classes in both French and English, but I am fluent in French so I had no problems. If you don't speak French very well, be ready to deal with some very frustrating situations This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by MARIANA, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Management Science, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
At the begginig it was difficult considering I didn´t know the language at all, but I managed to learn and get by. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
