for all levels

from A1 Breakthrough to C2 Mastery

20 hours

of teaching each week

Variety of linguistic activities

offered to students

Intensive half-year and one-year french courses

The intensive programme is oriented towards the development of oral and written expression and comprehension skills and/or prepare for DELF and DALF examinations.

ILCF - FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INSTITUTE-Lyon
An intensive French programme for all levels

Description

Courses are oriented towards the development of oral and written expression and comprehension skills. Achievement of autonomy in the use of French requires the acquisition of grammar, vocabulary and specific aspects of French culture. A variety of linguistic activities are offered to students and involve the use of specific methods, exercise books and real-life documents: press, adverts, cartoons, written texts, videos… The courses require students to participate on an active basis.

 

Public

This programme is aimed at all international students including adults, technicians, researchers… regardless of their level in French, who wish to : acquire and improve their skills in spoken and written French and/or prepare for DELF and DALF examinations.

The ILCF teaches students in groups (of 18 to 24 students) according to their level:
A1 Breakthrough > A2 Waystage > B1 Threshold > B2 Vantage > C1 Effective Operational Proficiency > C2 Mastery

Course length

1 semester: 244 hours – 20 hours per week
1 university year: 488 hours – 20 hours per week

The intensive programme includes 20 hours of teaching each week :

Levels A1.1 to B1: 200 hours of common curriculum and 44 hours of thematic courses
Levels B2 to C2: 178 hours of common curriculum and 66 hours of thematic courses

Courses are taught on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in the morning and/or afternoon.

According to your level, there is a possibility to attend an additional class depending on availability | Number of hours : 22 hours per thematic course | Price : 420€

Education certificate :

The course is certified by a language diploma approved by the ADCUEFE (group of FLE university centres).
A DUEF (University Diploma in French Studies), corresponding to the level achieved during the semester will be issued on completion, after passing the exams.
The following examinations can also be taken depending on the schedule: DELF and DALF during studies at the ILCF.

Level test

Before the start of each session, students are required to take a test to evaluate their oral and written skills so that they can be allocated to the correct group.

Validation of credits

Assessment method: continuous assessment
Validation: 35 ECTS equivalence per semester

Calendar and prices 2024- 2025

Find the 2024-2025 calendar and prices on our dedicated page.

How to register for ILCF-Lyon?

  • Choice 1: You can register online
  • Choice 2: You can register on site at ILCF
  • Choice 3: You can send back pre-enrolment form by email
  • Choice 4: You can send back pre-enrolment form by post

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This pre-enrolment is necessary to start the visa process. Enrollment will be completed whilst paying the remaining balance at your arrival in France.

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