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    Presentations of SIAL-FLE

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    • (you can choose English subtitles in video settings)

    • 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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    Latest news !

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




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    Price list

    •   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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    1. INTENSIVE COURSES



    (subtitles in English are available in video settings)

    • 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 June, 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.

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

    • calendrierNext intensive courses: from 12th to 23rd January 2026

      A1 Level (30 h): 2-5 pm
      A2 Level (30 h): 9:15-12:15
      Venue : Centre des Etudes Catalanes, 4ème arrondissement, Paris

      B1 Level (30 h): 9:15-12:15
      B2 Level (30 h): 1:15-4:15
      C1 Level (30 h): 9:15-12:15
      FOU B2/C1 (30 h): 1:15-4:15
      Venue : Clignancourt, 18ème arrondissement, Paris

      📝Enrollment dates :

      Registration is now closed.

      Course fees for the intensive courses

      📔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.
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    3. SEMESTER COURSES

    (sous-titres disponibles en Anglais dans les paramètres de la vidéo)

    • 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 (S2 2025/2026) :

      From January 26 to May 15, 2026

      Enrollment dates :

      Registration will take place from January 19 to February 6, 2026.

      Click here for more information on our semester courses (content, schedule, ECTS credits)

    • Semester course brochure S2 2025/26 (January to May 2026) in ENGLISH File

    •  Click HERE  to register for our semester courses.


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    4. UNIVERSITY DEGREE : DU FLE

    (sous-titres disponibles en anglais dans les paramètres de la vidéo)


    • The university degree ‘French as a Foreign Language - French for university purposes’: B2 level of CEFR

      The university degree ‘French as a Foreign Language - French for university purposes’ offers the possibility to certify level B2 of the CEFR in French. Acquiring this level is necessary for the pursuit of studies in French higher education.

      ⚠️ University Degree diploma is entirely remote therefore you cannot apply for a student visa

    • Brochure DU FLE B2 - En français File
    • Brochure DU FLE B2 - In English File

    • The university degree ‘French as a Foreign Language - French for university purposes’: C1 level of  CEFR. 

      The university degree ‘French as a Foreign Language - French for university purposes’ offers the possibility to certify level C1 of the CEFR in French. Acquiring this level is necessary for the pursuit of studies in French higher education.

      ⚠️ The DU is an online course which means that you cannot apply for a student visa if you enroll in this course.


    • Brochure DU FLE C1 - En français File
    • Brochure DU FLE C1 - In English File

    • Next session of DU FLE B2 and C1 :

      From January to May 2026

      Enrollment dates : 

      Registration has been extended from October 13 to November 14, 2025.

    • 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 eCandidat2025 

    • Tutoriel inscription e-Candidat File
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    5. PREPARATION COURSES FOR FRENCH LANGUAGE TESTS (DELF-DALF, SELFEE)


    (Sous-titres disponibles en anglais dans les paramètres de la vidéo)


    • 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.



    • Brochure preparation to French certifications (January/May 2026) - In English File

    • Next French language tests preparation course : 

      From January 5 to Februay 6 2026

      Enrollment dates : 

      Registration for DELF B2 / DALF C1 certification preparation courses will take place from Monday, January 5 at 12:00 p.m. (Paris time) to Friday, February 6, 2026.

       Click here to enroll.

    •  ⚠️ Prices for the preparation courses for French language tests are different than the ones for the semester courses.

      Please check the brochure for the price list. 

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    Test your French level


    • You can access free level tests to know you level

    • Test your French level - in English File
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    • Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to receive information about upcoming registration dates for our French as a Foreign Language (FLE) training programs.

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      📖 By subscribing to our newsletter, you’ll receive:

      • Key registration dates: ensure you don’t miss your chance to join our FLE courses.
      • Practical reminders: stay organized and plan ahead with timely updates.
      • Exclusive information: explore our FLE training programs, including semester courses, intensive stages, FLE certification preparation classes, and our university FLE Diplomas.


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      (Remember, you can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by contacting us via email at: lettres-sial-fle@sorbonne-universite.fr.)


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    Contacts


    •  lettres-sial-fle@sorbonne-universite.fr

      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


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    Reclamations

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

    Please put "Réclamation:" as message subject.

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    General sales conditions (CGV)

    • 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).

    • Conditions générales de vente (CGV) du SIAL File
    • Course fees (2025-2026) File
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    Accessibility

    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.