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    • Who are we?

      SIAL-FLE is a Sorbonne University service offering French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses to non-native speakers wishing to improve their spoken and/or written French. Courses are open to Sorbonne University students and adults from outside the university.


      Our courses

      We offer French as a foreign language courses ranging from A1 (beginner) to C1 (advanced) level, with the following options:

      • Intensive courses
      • Semester courses
      • University Diploma FLE
      • Preparation courses for French language certifications


      The French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses we offer range from level A1 to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and correspond to internationally recognised certifications.

      They cover a rich and varied range of French language teaching, from culture and civilisation to creative writing, methodology and grammar.


      ⚠️ Registration only gives access to courses and not to all Sorbonne Université services. It does not entitle participants to a Sorbonne University student card or to obtain or extend a student visa.


    • Who can enroll?

      Our courses are open to all adults:

      • Sorbonne University students
      • students from other universities
      • employees and jobseekers


      How do I enroll?

      You can only register for a course using the registration form on our website, in the section corresponding to the course you are interested in (intensive course, semester course, preparation course, university diploma).

      Registrations open a few weeks before the start of the course for intensive courses and semester courses. University diplomas have a separate timetable.

      ⚠️ Registration only gives access to courses and not to all Sorbonne Université services. It does not entitle the participant to a Sorbonne University student card and does not allow the student to obtain or extend a student visa.

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    Online registration for July intensive courses A1, A2, B1 and B2 are now open!




    •   Click here for the price list of our courses and programs. (the prices listed here have no contractual value and can be changed according to University decisions)



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    • There are three sessions of intensive courses that are offered in the academic year 2025-2026. They take place in :

      • September 
      • January
      • July

      The intensive course is a 2-week course that lasts 30 or 40 hours in total (3h/day). In July, it is possible to extend the course to 3 weeks (44h in total).

      Several courses are available in different language levels (beginners to advanced).

      ⚠️ Enrolling in the intensive course does not mean that you are enrolling at Sorbonne Université. You won't be considered a student at Sorbonne Université and won't get a student visa.

    • calendrierIntensive French as a Foreign Language Course in July 2026

      Immerse yourself in a unique cultural experience with a French as a Foreign Language course at the historic Sorbonne!

      📖 Two options to choose from:
      • 30-hour course over 2 weeks (6–17 July 2026)
      • 44-hour course over 3 weeks (6–24 July 2026)

      Levels : 
      A1, A2 (complete), B1 (complete), B2 (complete), C1 (complet)
      Times :
      9.30am–12.45pm
      Venue :
      Historic Sorbonne site (Paris 5th arrondissement)

      A certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the course.

      📝Enrollment dates :

      Registration for the intensive courses in July 2026 is now closed.

      Sign up here.

      📔 Brochure on our intensive courses

      📌Prices

    • calendrierIntensive French as a Foreign Language Course in September 2026

      • Level A1 – 40 hours – 9.15 am–1.15 pm - Clignancourt
      • Level A2 – 40 hours – 9.15 am–1.15 pm - Centre des Études Catalanes
      • Level B1 – 30 hours – 9.15 am–12.15 pm - Clignancourt
      • Level B2 – 30 hours – 1.15 pm–4.15 pm - Clignancourt
      • Level C1 – 30 hours – 9.15 am–12.15 pm - Clignancourt
      • Levels B2/C1 (FOU) – 30 hours – 1.15 pm–4.15 pm - Clignancourt

      📝Enrollment dates :

      Registration will open on Monday 8 June 2026 at 12:00 noon (Paris time).

      Course fees 

      📔Brochure for the intensive courses

       Click here to register for the intensive course.

         To choose the correct course, click here to test your level in French.

    • calendrierIntensive French as a Foreign Language Course in January 2027

      From January 11 to 22, 2027 (2 weeks)

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    • The semester courses last 13 weeks (2h to 4h/week of class) and have one or several graded evaluations.

      There are 3 possible modalities:  1. face-to face     2. remote access  3. hybrid +

      If you are not a student of the Faculty of Humanities (Faculté des Lettres) of Sorbonne University, a certificate of attendance (indicating your final grade) will be delivered to you at the end of the course. 

      ⚠️ Enrolling in the semester courses does not mean that you are enrolling at Sorbonne Université. You won't be considered a student at Sorbonne Université and won't get a student visa.

    •  If you need to know your level to choose the right course, we recommend you take this quick online test.

    • Next semester courses (S1 2026/2027) :

      From 14 September to 18 December, 2026

      Enrollment dates :

      Registration will take place from 12 noon on Monday 7 September to 12 noon on Friday 25 September.

      From 7 to 9 September at 12:00: registration for a single course
      From 9 September at 12:00 to 25 September at 12:00: registration for a first or second course is possible (subject to availability)

      Enrollment :

         Click here to register.

      Course brochure.


    • Semester courses (S2 2026/2027) :

      From 25 January to 14 May, 2027

      Enrollment dates :

      Registration will take place from 12 noon on Monday 18 January to 12 noon on Friday 5 February.

      From 18 to 20 January at 12:00: registration for a single course
      From 20 January at 12:00 to 5 February at 12:00: registration for a first or second course is possible (subject to availability)

      Enrollment :

         Click here to register.

      The detailed course catalogue will be published in December 2026.

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    • Hybrid or distance-learning University Degree in French Studies, CEFR Level B2

      The University Degree in French Studies (B2) provides certification of CEFR Level B2 in French. Attaining this level is a prerequisite for pursuing further studies in the French higher education system.

      ⚠️ The DUEF B2 is offered as a blended-learning OR distance-learning course; therefore, it does not qualify for a student visa.

    • Hybrid or distance-learning University Degree in French Studies, CEFR Level C1

      The University Degree in French Studies (C1) provides certification of CEFR Level C1 in French. Attaining this level is a prerequisite for pursuing further studies in the French higher education system.

      ⚠️ The DUEF C1 is offered as a blended-learning OR distance-learning course; therefore, it does not qualify for a student visa.



    • Next session of DUEF B2 and C1 :

      From September to May 2027

      Enrollment dates : 

      Registration is closed.

    • Enrollment in  DU University Degree is made with  e-Candidat platform.
      You can find below access link and procedure tutorial (in French)

    •  Enrollment in the University Degree (DU) is made on eCandidat2026


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    • In order to give you the necessary methodology and training to succeed in the exam, SIAL-FLE gives you the possibility to follow preparation courses for the SELFEE, DELF and DALF.

      ⚠️ Enrolling in the French language tests preparation course does not mean that you are enrolling at Sorbonne Université. You won't be considered a student at Sorbonne Université and won't get a student visa.

    • Next French language tests preparation course S1 26/27:

      From September 14 to December 18 2026

      📝Enrollment dates :

      Registration will open on Monday 8 June 2026 at 12:00 noon (Paris time).

       Click here to register.

      Click here for more information about the courses (brochure). 

      Price list

         To choose the correct course, click here to test your level in French.

    • Prochains cours de préparation aux certificats de français S2 2026-27 :


      Du 25 janvier au 14 mai 2027

      Une brochure détaillée sur les cours de préparation à la certification sera publiée en décembre 2026.

      Liste de prix

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      Site de Clignancourt, 2 Rue Francis de Croisset, 75018 PARIS

      Office 435/533

      Phone :  (+33) 01 53 09 57 41 / (+33) 01 53 09 57 63


  • For any reclamations you can send an e-mail  to  Secrétariat du FLE

    Please put "Réclamation:" as message subject.

    • As SIAL-FLE courses are subject to the fees and tariffs, you will find below the general terms and conditions of sale (GTC) of our training offer (in French).

  • The Centre Universitaire de Clignancourt site is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. 

    The historic Sorbonne University site is partially accessible. Please contact us to organise your timetable.