Learn French at Nantes Université

The Institut de Français Langue Étrangère (i-FLE), part of the University Language Learning Centre offers several long and short term French courses for all proficiency levels:

• University Diploma in French Studies
• University Diploma in French Studies (Bridge)
• Summer intensive courses
• Evening classes for all
• Evening classes for exchange students

The minimum age is 18. For full-time semester courses only, candidates must have a high school diploma (A-level or equivalent).

Other French Courses

• Courses for foreign researchers (maisondeschercheursetrangers@univ-nantes.fr )
• Courses for foreign doctorate students (contact your lab)

i-FLE is a test centre for 2 official French language certifications:

• The DELF and the DALF, approved by the French Ministry of Education
   
• The TCF and the DAP-TCF (required for first and second year undergraduate admission), approved by the French Ministry of Education

Our centre offers a 6-week online preparation course (18 hours) to get ready to take the DELF Diploma

Find out more on our website!

French language, assessment and certifications

Certification is available in German, English, Chinese, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. It is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). The expected level is either intermediate or independent level (B2). Certification is a requirement for some Graduate or Undergraduate students.

The Language Learning Centre organises preparation courses and general language course each semester to help you prepare for foreign language exams. The classes are optional. They help you to become familiar with the tests which, in turn, will improve your chances when you take the test.