The CFLE welcomes every foreigner for full-time French language courses, during a semestre or a complete academic year (from September to May).
The CFLE also organizes upon request, specific programs for individuals or groups wishing to improve their linguistic competence in order to attend courses at a French university or for professional use.
The courses set up by the CFLE are also open to any foreign student currently enrolled in other colleges or departments of the University of Poitiers.
French classes
Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises A1 (DUEF A1)
2 sessions per year
Type of course
Standard French
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
None
Diplomas
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Pricing
Registration fees : 250€
CVEC : 92€
Course fees :
- 1000€ one semester
- 1800€ one academic year (2 semesters)
Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises A2 (DUEF A2)
2 sessions per year
Type of course
Standard French
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
Beginner A1
Diplomas
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Pricing
Registration fees : 250€
CVEC : 92€
Course fees :
- 1000€ one semester
- 1800€ one academic year (2 semesters)
Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises B1 partie 1 (DUEF B1.1)
2 sessions per year
Type of course
Standard French
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
Elementary A2
Diplomas
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Pricing
Registration fees : 250€
CVEC : 92€
Course fees :
- 1000€ one semester
- 1800€ one academic year (2 semesters)
Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises B1 partie 2 (DUEF B1.2)
2 sessions per year
Type of course
Standard French
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
Elementary A2
Diplomas
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Pricing
Registration fees : 250€
CVEC : 92€
Course fees :
- 1000€ one semester
- 1800€ one academic year (2 semesters)
Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises B2 (DUEF B2)
2 sessions per year
Type of course
Preparation for higher studies
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
Independent B1
Diplomas
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Pricing
Registration fees : 250€
CVEC : 92€
Course fees :
- 1000€ one semester
- 1800€ one academic year (2 semesters)
Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises C1 (DUEF C1)
2 sessions per year subject to a sufficient number of students
Type of course
Preparation for higher studies
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
Independent B2
Diplomas
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Pricing
Registration fees : 250€
CVEC : 92€
Course fees :
- 1000€ one semester
- 1800€ one academic year (2 semesters)
Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises C2 (DUEF C2)
2 sessions per year subject to a sufficient number of students
Type of course
Preparation for higher studies
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
Experienced C1
Diplomas
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Pricing
Registration fees : 250€
CVEC : 92€
Course fees :
- 1000€ one semester
- 1800€ one academic year (2 semesters)
Part-time classes
2 sessions per year
Type of course
Standard French
Number of hours per week
Flexible
Requirements/minimum requirements
None
Beginner A1
Elementary A2
Experienced C1
Independent B1
Independent B2
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Pricing
These courses are only open to students registered at the University of Poitiers outside the CFLE (on international exchange: erasmus, international mobility, etc.).
- 2 hours/week: 216€ per semester
- 4 hours/week: 380€ per semester
- 6 hours/week: 470€ per semester
Preparation for the DELF B1
2 sessions per year
Type of course
Preparation for exams
Number of hours per week
From 1 to 5
Requirements/minimum requirements
Independent B1
Diplomas
DELF, DALF
Age group
Adults
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
3-8 weeks
Pricing
150€ for 10h of classes
Preparation for the DELF B2
2 sessions par an
Type of course
Preparation for exams
Number of hours per week
From 1 to 5
Requirements/minimum requirements
Independent B2
Diplomas
DELF, DALF
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
15
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
3-8 weeks
Pricing
150€ for 10h of classes
DELF A1, A2, B1, B2 and DALF C1 & C2
2 or 3 sessions DELF & 1 or 2 sessions DALF per year
Diplomas
DELF, DALF
Age group
Adults
Pricing
- DELF A1 : 90€
- DELF A2 : 90€
- DELF B1 : 120€
- DELF B2 : 130€
- DALF C1 or C2 : 165€
TCF IRN (Intégration, Résidence et Nationalité)
1 or 2 sessions per year
Diplomas
TCF
Age group
Adults
Pricing
140€
September courses
1 session per year
Type of course
Standard French
Number of hours per week
From 21 to 25
Requirements/minimum requirements
None
Beginner A1
Elementary A2
Independent B1
Independent B2
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
1-2 weeks
Pricing
216€ for 25h of classes (one week)
Summer course
1 session per year
Type of course
Classes + activities
Number of hours per week
From 21 to 25
Requirements/minimum requirements
Elementary A2
Independent B1
Independent B2
Age group
Adults
Type of course
Super-intensive courses
Number of weeks
1-2 weeks
Pricing
30h of French classes - 20 participants
2 weeks in June/July
Price : 1134€
“Digital adventure” theme: participation in Internet websites such as “Tripadvisor”, short films on cultural visits, creation of humoristic sketches, work on video subtitles, “Mes coups de coeur à Poitiers” competition, creation of a web page on a place to discover in the city, participation in a radio show or Web newspaper. Activities by mobile phone, QRcodes, Padlet and/or Voicethread.
Discovery of Poitiers and its monuments through interactive puzzles.
Training courses for French teachers
2 sessions per year
Type of course
Specialist French
Number of hours per week
From 21 to 25
Requirements/minimum requirements
None
Age group
Adults
Maximum class size/number of students per class
20
Type of course
Intensive courses
Number of weeks
3-8 weeks
Pricing
- 25h of French didactics and culture classes
- 20 participants per group
- one session in January and one session in June
Cost with accommodation: 645€
Cost without accommodation: 490€
Not refundable, except cancellation of the course by the University of Poitiers or Visa refusal from the French Embassy.
Practical information
46.570363, 0.38305
Université de Poitiers
UFR Lettres & Langues - Zone A3 - Aile A
- TSA 11102
86073 Poitiers Cedex 9
France
Phone number
5 49 45 32 94