FRENCH COURSES FOR FOREIGNERS

http://cfle.univ-poitiers.frcentre.fle@univ-poitiers.fr - Phone :+33 5 49 45 32 94

FRENCH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE TRAINING COURSE IN POITIERS – 2 WEEKS When ? June-July.

Duration:30 hours per week + cultural visits.

Courses: • From A2 level.• Age 18 old and up.• No diploma required.

For all audiences: • Cultural discussions and

communication in French.• Improve your oral skills.• Discover the cultural heritage,

history and arts of Poitiers and its surroundings.

Intensive training coursesINTENSIVE TRAINING COURSE BEFORE THE START OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR – 1 WEEK

When ? Beginning of September.

Duration:25 hours during the week.

Courses: (A1-C1) Depending on the number of students registered.

Contents for all participants: • Preparation for undergraduate

or graduate studies in French universities.

• Preparation for student life in Poitiers.

• Various activities in the language lab.

• Access to the multimedia room.

Fees and registration https://cfle.univ-poitiers.fr

University diploma for french studiesThese diplomas are open to all students who follow a full time French program in CFLE. The programs evaluate the proficiency based on CEFR levels.These diplomas are also recognized by ADCUEFE (Association des Directeurs des Centres Universitaires d’Études Françaises pour Étrangers). Under certain conditions, DUEF B2 and upper level diplomas give access to French universities.

AVAILABLE LEVELSDUEF A1: Basic user For beginner level learners. The courses are divided into 2 sections: writing and speaking. A placement test is required.

DUEF A2: Elementary For the student who has successfully completed level A1. The courses are divided into 2 sections: writing and speaking. A placement test is mandatory or DUEF A1 diploma.

DUEF B1.1: Intermediate Part 1 For an intermediate student. The courses are divided into 2 sections: writing and speaking. A placement test is required or DUEF A2 diploma.

DUEF B1.2: Intermediate Part 2 As a continuation of the previous level, the student improves upon one’s intermediate level language skills with French language and cultural courses. A placement test is mandatory or DUEF B1.1 diploma.

DUEF B2: Advanced With this level, one is capable of expressing oneself clearly and confidently and writing well-structured texts. A placement test is mandatory or DUEF B1.2 diplom.

DUEF C1: Advanced This course is for advanced level students and is divided into three units such as language, French culture and a choice of optional courses in history, literature and culture. A placement test is required or DUEF B2 diploma.

DUEF C2: Mastery This course is for advanced level students and is divided into three units such as language, French culture and a choice of optional courses in history, literature and culture. A placement test is mandatory or DUEF C1 Diploma.

Fees and registration : https://cfle.univ-poitiers.fr

http://cfle.univ-poitiers.fr

TCF (FRENCH KNOWLEDGE TEST)The TCF is an international certification developed by France Education International. This certification can be required when you enter a French university or

other French schools (i.e architecture, engineering...).

The CFLE administers these tests two or three times a year.

DELF - DALF (DIPLOMA OF FRENCH LANGUAGE STUDIES)DELF and DALF are official diplomas delivered by the Ministry of French National Education to certify French language skills for foreign students.

Six independent diplomas: • DELF A1• DELF A2• DELF B1• DELF B2• DALF C1• DALF C2

The DELF is administered two or three times and the DALF exam is administered once a year.

PART TIME COURSESPart time courses are offered during the day or evening for foreign graduate or undergraduate students who are registered at the University of Poitiers and have a student ID card.

Registration:CFLE, office A228, Building A, 2nd floor.

TCF / DELF / DALF and other trainings

+ CFLE offers 1 or 2 intensive training sessions per year for DELF B1 and B2 tests.

For all information on TCF : http://www.france- education-international.fr/tcfRegistration: https://cfle.univ-poitiers.frPhone: +33 5 49 45 32 95

For all information and registration deadlines for the DELF and the DALF: http://www.delfdalf.fr

Registration: https://cfle.univ-poitiers.fr

Phone: +33 5 49 45 32 95

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING OPTIONSFrom 300 to 400 Euros per month (indicated price).The students can consult the list of available rooms or studios on CRIJ (Centre Regional Information Jeunesse). 45, place Charles de Gaulle - 86000 Poitiers +33 5 49 60 68 68 http://www.jeuneapoitiers.fr

UNIVERSITY DORMS From 156 to 250 Euros per month (indicated price).Information on CROUS,Service Social Étudiant :3, rue de la Devinière - 86000 Poitiershttp://www.crous-poitiers.fr

STUDENT HOUSINGhttps://www.lokaviz.fr

FLATSHARINGhttp://www.appartager.comhttp://www.recherche-colocation.com

FOR STUDENTS COMING FROM OTHER COUNTRIES: A LONG-STAY VISA IS MANDATORY BY LAW To obtain the long-stay visa (Visa D student) • Fill in the pre-registration form

(on our website).• Send the form along with a check

(or pay online) before the deadline.• After the reception of your

documents, CFLE will send you payment confirmation, a receipt and a pre-registration certificate.

• The French Embassy in your home country will ask for this

pre-registration certificate along with your visa application during visa appointment.

ImportantThe deposit is non-refundable except after the presentation of a refusal letter of long-stay visa by the French Embassy. In this case, the remainder of your deposit will be returned AFTER the subtraction of wire transfer fees and file charges.

For registration :You may find all the necessary information on our website : https://cfle.univ-poitiers.fr

Housing

CFLE reserves the right to cancel courses or intensive courses, in case of an insufficient number of students are registered for a course.

Administrative informationFOR STUDENTS COMING FROM EUROPEAN UNION (EU) OR EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA)No visa is required.

The campus has excellent sports facilities such as an Olympic-size swimming pool, an ice-ska-ting rink, a riding stable, and numerous tennis courts. The campus is located a few minutes away from the city center by bus. Poitiers has five socio-cultural centers, 18 movie theaters and one movie theater, which belongs to the University. Poitiers is only 1.5 hours away from Paris and 2 hours away from Bordeaux by high-speed train (TGV).

UFR Lettres et Langues - Centre F.L.ESecteur A3 - Aile A - 1 rue Raymond Cantel - TSA 11 102 - 86073 POITIERS Cedex 9 - France Tél. : +33 5 49 45 32 94 - Email : centre.fle@univ-poitiers.fr - http://cfle.univ-poitiers.fr

POITIERS: A medium-sized city with a giant heart for university students Poitiers is a medium-sized city in the heart of France with a heart for univer-sity students, who make up 25% of its population. Thanks to the high-speed trains (TGV); Paris, Bordeaux, the castles of the Loire Valley and the Atlantic coast beaches are all just a couple of hours away. And if one loves the great outdoors, one can enjoy its dozens of local parks and over 400 kilometers (240 miles) of hiking and biking trails. Since 1431, the University of Poitiers has welcomed thousands of university students. Come join the more than 25,000 who come to study here each year. Let Poitiers, the “City of Spires”, inspire you to reach to greater heights. Poitiers has the highest per capita ratio of university students in relation to the city’s resident population among all French cities, making it the most “Student-Friendly” city in all of France.