French as a Foreign Language (FLE) classes

Each semester, the FLE Department of the International Relations Office at the Université Gustave Eiffel offers courses in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and French as a Second Language (FLS) for international students and university staff.

As part of elective course units (UE d’ouverture), and subject to the approval of the academic coordinator, these courses may be eligible for ECTS credits.

University staff can benefit from online FLE courses specifically reserved for them, or attend on-campus FLE courses open to both students and staff.

Registering for FLE classes

A 3-step process:

1. For the second semester, fill in the online form (by 13/01/2025).

Online registration is mandatory to attend the classes.

2. Take the mandatory assessment test (the link will be sent to you by email).

3. You will receive an email informing you of the schedule and of the group you have been assigned to based on your language level.

IMPORTANT

The opening of a group requires a minimum of 12 participants. Access to classes is subject to availability. Participants will be informed if the group for their level is full or cannot be held.

ATTENDANCE IN THE CLASSES IS MANDATORY.

Courses Modalities

Semester courses in FLE and FLS are held once a week, usually in the late afternoon, and last for twelve weeks. See the FLE and FLS schedule for the year 2024-2025.
FLE courses are offered in a hybrid mode (2 hours per week in class + 1 hour per week online, asynchronously, on the Moodle platform), with the exception of the FLE course for staff (1 hour per week, online via Zoom) and the FLS course (1.5 hours per week, on the Marne-la-Vallée campus).
A syllabus, provided at the beginning of the semester, presents the prerequisites, the objectives, the evaluation methods and the content of the course.
The courses are free for students, PhD students and staff of Université Gustave Eiffel and are not open to the general public outside of the University.
The FLE classes are structured around an educational framework based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). They are divided into different levels ranging from A1 to C1.

Thomas Ponté with students on December 12, 2023

French Café

Are you looking to practice your French and meet other international students and staff members in an informal setting, engaging in discussions around various topics?

Join us for the French Café at Ada Lovelace Building / La Centrif'.All levels of French are welcome. Coffee, tea, fruit juice, and mini pastries will be served!

Save the dates:

February 11, 2025 (Room 104) from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: “Et vous, vous lisez quoi ?”
March 18, 2025 (Room 004) from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Semaine de la Langue française et de la francophonie, “Langue française, je t'aime !”

Cultural and Educational Events

Participate in the educational and cultural events organized by the FLE (French as a Foreign Language) Center throughout the entire year. Access is open and free to all international FLE and FLS students after registration in class or by email.

Upcoming events

Stay tuned for our upcoming events of the 2025-2026 year, more information coming soon!

Past events

Discover the highlights of our memorable events.

"Les Misérables" at the Théâtre du Châtelet

Musical "Les Misérables" at the Théâtre du Châtelet, on November 26, 2024

Between emotion, enchanting music, and exceptional performances, this cultural event provided students with an immersive experience in the French language and culture. It was a wonderful way to enhance their learning while opening them up to the richness of the French artistic scene.

Wine & Cheese Workshop

Wine and Cheese Workshop, presented in collaboration with CROUS, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Maison de l'Etudiant.

Students participated in an engaging experience featuring a delightful array of wines, breads, and cheeses. Designed as a team workshop, this event offered participants the opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of French gastronomic and cultural heritage, creating a shared moment of taste and enjoyment.

Escape Game Arsène Lupin

Escape Game: "Arsène Lupin and the Secret of the Opera," on November 12, 2023, at the Opéra Garnier.

The students of the French language course (FLE) embarked on a captivating journey, following the footsteps of the legendary Arsène Lupin, in a quest to unveil the secrets of Cagliostro. Amidst the enchanting ambiance of the Opéra Garnier, the students actively collaborated to solve intricate puzzles, testing their linguistic skills along the way.

Writing Workshop

Writing Workshop with Isabelle Buisson on October 25, 2023, at La Centrif' (for FLE B2 and C1 levels).

Students had the wonderful opportunity to engage in a writing workshop led by Isabelle Buisson, an accomplished author, performer, and literary facilitator. This special moment allowed participants to overcome their apprehensions about writing, encouraging them to freely express their creativity.

"Les Misérables" at the Théâtre du Châtelet
Wine & Cheese Workshop
Escape Game Arsène Lupin
Writing Workshop

All our past events

2023-2024

Monday, March 20, 2023: A scavenger hunt / discovery tour of the Cité Descartes.
Monday, April 17, 2023: Visit to the Château de Champs-sur-Marne.
Saturday, April 29, 2023: Visit to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Richelieu site.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023: Writing workshops led by Isabelle Buisson on the theme of "time", the theme of the 28th edition of the Week of French language and Francophonie, open to students of level B1 and above (10am to 12:30pm or 1:30pm to 4pm).
Tuesday, May 23, 2023: Theatrical performance by the company “Les Livreurs” of Feydeau's “La mère de Madame" and "Dormez, je le veux!”
Tuesday, September 5, 2023: Wine and Cheese Workshop, presented in collaboration with CROUS at the Maison de l'Etudiant (open to all levels).
Tuesday, September 12, 2023: Writing Workshop with Isabelle Buisson at La Centrif'.
Monday, October 25, 2023: Writing Workshop with Isabelle Buisson at La Centrif' (for FLE B2 and C1 levels).
Sunday, November 12, 2023: Escape Game: "Arsène Lupin and the Secret of the Opera," at the Opéra Garnier (suitable for all levels).
Wednesday, December 13, 2023: Escape Game: "Arsène Lupin and the Secret of the Opera," at the Opéra Garnier (suitable for all levels).
Friday, May 17, 2024: Visit to the exhibition "The Invention of the Renaissance" at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France

FRANCOPHONIE WEEK (March 18-22, 2024):

Monday March 18, 2024 / 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Solo-theater "Les Femmes Savantes" de Molière, “Les Livreurs” (Georges Perec University Library, amphitheater).
Tuesday March 19, 2024 / 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: French café “The French language in danger?" (Ada Lovelace Building/La Centrif', Room 004).
Wednesday March 20, 2024 / 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Wine and cheese tasting workshop, CROUS-Créteil partnership.
Thursday March 21, 2024 / 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Film "Zazie dans le métro" (L. Malle, 1960) followed by a discussion around the film (Bienvenüe Building, amphitheater).
Saturday March 16 to Friday March 24, 2024: Exhibition of works (Georges Perec University Library).

2024-2025

Tuesday, November 26, 2024: Theater play "Les Misérables" at the Théâtre du Châtelet.

FRANCOPHONIE WEEK ( March 15-23, 2025):

Monday, March 17, 2025 / 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM: Board games (Coworking Room - Ada Lovelace Building/La Centrif').
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 / 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM: French café (Room 004 - Ada Lovelace Building/La Centrif').
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 / 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Wine and cheese tasting workshop, in partnership with CROUS-Créteil (Coworking Room - Ada Lovelace Building/La Centrif').
Friday, March 21, 2025 / 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Screening of the film Ce Qui Nous Lie (C. Klapisch, 2017) followed by a discussion (Coworking Room - Ada Lovelace Building/La Centrif').

Additional informations

Contact the FLE Center

If you have any questions about the FLE / FLS courses, you can send an email to fle.international@univ-eiffel.fr. We do our best to answer your inquiries within two working days.

Complaint procedure

If you have a complaint, you can send it by e-mail to the following address: fle.international@univ-eiffel.fr. Please send the complaint form (available in English and French) as an attachment to your email.
Please include the following in the subject line of the email Complaint - [name and surname] - [FLE / FLS group if you are already registered in our courses].
The FLE department is committed to responding to any complaint as quickly as possible.

Certifications

A TCF DAP exam intended for any foreign applicant wishing to enroll in a first-year undergraduate program or an architecture school at Gustave Eiffel University, is organized each year by our university.

For interested students, it is possible to take the official DELF-DALF certification in an approved centre. The Gustave Eiffel University is not an approved centre. We encourage you to consult all the information about these certifications on the France Education international website.

You will also find a map of approved examination centres.