The yearly courses at the CIEF are composed of 2 semesters of 12 weeks each. The first semester (the winter semester) starts in September and runs until the end of December. The second semester (the spring semester) starts in mid-January to end in May (for more information on the exact dates, please refer to "Register at the CIEF"). New students are placed in a group correspondin to their level after an online test a written test and an interview with a teacher.
The CIEF offers 6 different levels, each composed of 17h30 to 18h of weekly courses, as well as a minimum of one hour of tutoring per week supervised by a French-speaking student.
This level usually concerns the complete beginners or the “false” beginners. All skills are taught. Part of this course is dedicated to cultural and civilisation aspects as well as the discovery of the University environment.
*Subject to a sufficient number of students. No A1 level during the spring semester !
These 2 consecutive levels welcome the students who have already acquired the fundamental basics in the French language. The learning of the grammar intensifies. The oral and written skills are acquired via specific courses. There is also a part of the course dedicated to cultural and civilisation aspects as well as the discovery of the University environment.
Courses in written and oral comprehension and expression enable students to deepen their knowledge of French at the same time as civilisation is taught, and a specialised French course is offered (renewed each semester). The teaching of the language and of cultural and subject-specific knowledge includes an introduction to university methodology.
The aim of the written and oral comprehension and expression and civilisation courses is to develop a good command of the language and culture. Students also prepare for their university studies by choosing two specialised French courses (renewed each semester). The teaching of language, culture and subject knowledge includes an introduction to university methodology.
It is aimed at students wishing to perfect their knowledge of the language and culture to a high level, and to acquire a good command of university exercises. These courses also include lessons in European civilisation, history and culture, and a specialised French course (renewed each semester). The courses are taught with a view to university methodology.
*Subject to a sufficient number of students.
Group sizes can vary from 15 to 25 students depending on the levels and semesters.
You can find our prices and the documents you need to sign up for our courses in the "Our rates" and "Conditions of application and cancellation" tabs.
