Knowledge of French

Pierre and Marie Curie University (UPMC) is a scientific and medical university. Consequently, specific education in French language and French culture are not available.

Before starting studies at the University, it’s essential to have a sufficient level in French, (written and oral). 

However, foreign students enrolled at UPMC who need linguistic assistance could benefit from our French courses. These courses take place on the campus and are appropriate to the student’s schedule. French classes over the academic year 2012-2013 are available: between 2 hours and 7 hours each week during one semester or both, according to the student’s initial level (estimated by a compulsory placement test).

Courses are free for:

• Foreign ERASMUS students
• Foreign students enrolled on a Licence or Master program

All other students have to pay 250 euros for 30 hours or 400 euros for 60 hours of courses (according to the initial level).

An intensive French course is planned for in January 2014 and for June 2014 (2 hours daily over 3 weeks) at the price of 250 euros.

ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013
INTENSIVE TRAINING: Registration by e-mail before June 17th, 2013
Comulsory placement test on June 19th, 2013
Courses from June 24th, to July 5th, 2013

ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014
1st SEMESTER : REGISTRATION BY E-MAIL BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2013

Compulsory placement test on September 5th 2013

Courses from September 16th to December 13th, 2013

INTENSIVE TRAINING: REGISTRATION BY E-MAIL BEFORE JANUARY 7th, 2014

Compulsory placement test on January 9th, 2014

Courses from January 13th to January 31st, 2014

2nd SEMESTER : REGISTRATION BY E-MAIL BEFORE JANUARY 17th, 2014

Compulsory placement test on January 21st, 2014

Courses from February 3rd to May 16th, 2014

INTENSIVE TRAINING: Courses planned during June 2014

Under certain conditions, French courses can be validated as optional course units (UE) as a foreign language and can be awarded ECTS credits.

Registration only by e-mail: coursdefrancais@upmc.fr

Head of Office 'French as a Foreign Language':

Mme Isabelle BULLIER isabelle.bullier@upmc.fr

Office secretaries:

Mme Florence GIANGRANDE

Mme Virginie BUES     coursdefrancais@upmc.fr  

Bâtiment de la Scolarité – 1^st floor– Office 105 –

4, Place Jussieu – 75252 PARIS CEDEX 05

Tél. (+33) 1 44 27 74 23  /  30 62  – e-mail coursdefrancais@upmc.fr

Further Information

The University of Sorbonne Nouvelle–Paris III  partner of UPMC offers FLE courses with a fee.

Contact : Secretariat.DFLE@univ-paris3.fr

Other university centres and organizations also offer French courses in Paris.

You can consult the Mairie de Paris (Town Hall of Paris) to find French language courses for foreigners.

For internationally recognized diplomas in French, you can consult the website: www.ciep.fr