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These courses are for international students, adults, technicians, researchers... of all levels in French language who want:
- to obtain and develop oral and written abilities in French
- and/or to prepare for the DELF and the DALF exams.

Levels
The ILCF welcomes students in groups corresponding to their level:
Complete beginner > A1 Breakthrough > A2 Waystage > B1 Threshold > B2 Vantage > C1 Effective Operational Proficiency > C2 Mastery

Teaching methods
Courses are conceived to develop oral and written expression and comprehension abilities. The goal is an effective autonomy in using French by learning grammar, vocabulary and particularities of French culture. Diverse language activities are offered including exercise workbooks and original documents (press, advertising, comics, literature...) and videos. Courses require the active participation of students.

Organization
The semester intensive program is composed of 16 hours per week. Courses take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in the morning and/or in the afternoon. Workshops take place on Wednesdays and in the evening.
- For Initiation to B1 levels, this program is composed of 16 hours of courses.
- For B2 to C2 levels, this program is composed of 13 hours of language instruction plus an additional 3 hours of workshops on French civilization and practical French.

Duration
1st semester: 208 hours in 13 weeks from October to January
2nd semester: 208 hours in 13 weeks from February to May

Calendar 2011-2012
- 1st semester:  from October 10, 2011 to January 27, 2012
Placement test: October 3, 2011
Introduction meeting: October 6, 2011
All Saints Vacation: from October 24 to 30, 2011
Christmas Vacation: from December 17, 2011 to January 2, 2012
Public Holiday: November 1st and 11, 2011

- 2nd semester: from February 6 to May 25, 2012
Placement test: February 1st, 2012
Introduction meeting: February 3, 2012  
Winter Vacation: from February 20 to 26, 2012
Spring Vacation: from April 9 to 22, 2012

Tuition 2011-2012
1 semester - 208 heures : 1334 €
Academic year - 416 heures : 2357 €

Level test
A week before each session, we organize a mandatory test to evaluate your written and oral proficiency in French so that we can place you in the appropriate level group.
 
Diplomas
A DULCF (French Language and Culture University Diploma) corresponding to your language level is provided at the end of the program. The Insitute also offers the opportunity  to pass the following exams according to the exams timetable: DELF, DALF, TCF, DFP Affaires B2, DFP Affaires C1, DFP Tourisme et Hôtellerie B1, during your studies in the ILCF.

University credits
Evaluation: regular assessment
Validation: 30 to 35 university credits or ECTS.

Proof of enrolment
In the beginning of the program and after completion of the registration, we provide students with the proof of enrolment and a student identification card.

Pre-enrolment
- fill in the pre-enrolment by postmail form and send it with the proof of the payment of the deposit to: ILCF Lyon 25, rue du Plat 69288 Lyon Cedex 02 France.
- or fill in the on-line pre-enrolment form.