An internationally minded university centre, the CLA has been accomplishing its service and engineering missions since 1958 in the complementary fields of education, training and research.
More than 4,000 trainees come every year to improve their level of French as a foreign language (one of the ten languages taught), or prepare for university study in France. French as a foreign language teachers and training leaders, meanwhile, come to update their teaching practices and knowledge. As a partner of French and international organisations and ministries, the CLA conducts more than 60 annual expertise and training missions.
* Paid service/equipment
** Free or paid service/equipment
French classes
Classes for specific purposes
toute l'année
Type of course
Standard French
Number of hours per week
From 21 to 25
Requirements/minimum requirements
Maximum class size/number of students per class
15
Number of weeks
3-8 weeks
Language practice: semi-intensive/six-monthly option
Semestrielle ou 2 ou 4 semaines tout au long de l'année
Type of course
Standard French
Number of hours per week
From 11 to 15
Requirements/minimum requirements
Maximum class size/number of students per class
15
Number of weeks
3-8 weeks
Semester-long courses in French language, culture and society
semestrielle
Type of course
Classes + activities
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
Diplomas
DELF, DALF
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Maximum class size/number of students per class
15
Number of weeks
Over 12 weeks
Bridge to University in France
3 sessions /an
Type of course
Preparation for higher studies
Number of hours per week
From 16 to 20
Requirements/minimum requirements
Diplomas
DELF, DALF
Diplômes universitaires, autres
TCF
Maximum class size/number of students per class
15
Number of weeks
3-8 weeks
FLE Langues + découvertes juniors : patrimoine, architecture, nature, sport, gastronomie,...)
à la demande pour groupe constitué
Type of course
Class stays
Number of hours per week
From 21 to 25
Requirements/minimum requirements
Maximum class size/number of students per class
25
FLE + Sciences
à la demande pour groupe constitué
Type of course
Specialist French
Number of hours per week
From 26 to 30
Requirements/minimum requirements
Diplomas
Diplômes universitaires, autres
Number of weeks
3-8 weeks
Formation à la demande
à la demande ou pour groupe spécifique
Type of course
Private classes
Number of hours per week
Flexible
Requirements/minimum requirements
Maximum class size/number of students per class
15
Cours de préparation DELF-DALF
1 session/semestre
Type of course
Preparation for exams
Number of hours per week
From 1 to 5
Requirements/minimum requirements
Experienced C1
Independent B1
Independent B2
Maximum class size/number of students per class
15
Number of weeks
9-12 weeks