Improving Your French

The University of Strasbourg offers a number of French as a Foreign Language courses throughout the year:

Intensive (end of August) and extensive (1st and 2nd semester) French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses, organized by both the International Relations Office and the Research and Development Office;
Training courses leading to qualifications (Diplôme universitaire études françaises, DU RELIER) organized by the French as a Foreign Language Center - International Institute of French Studies of the Faculty of Languages;
self-access learning to learn or improve independently.

You will also find numerous

International Relations Office's Intensive and Extensive FLE courses

The International Relations Office's French Language Support Program is an excellent opportunity for you to improve your level of French and prepare for your new study, research and living environment. You will also meet other international students and researchers to share experiences.

In small groups, you will take part in various activities to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French. Other activities will enable you to discover the university campus and the city center. Finally, you'll be given lots of advice and tips on how to adapt to your new environment.

Two French course options are available:

Intensive courses in French as a foreign language: (1 session in the last two weeks of August, 20 hours of French lessons)
Extensive courses in French as a foreign language (2 sessions: September to December; January to May, 30 hours of French classes at a rate of 3 hours of French per week)

Registration for the intensive summer French language and culture courses will open soon!

Dates: from August 20 to 25, 2025
Course fee: €350

Registration opens: 16/04/2025
Registration closes: 11/07/2025
Registration link to come
Course organization:

20h Classroom Courses
14 h of cultural activities

If you have any questions or doubts, please contact us: dri-short-programs(@)unistra(.)fr

Studying French as a Foreign Language (FLE) With the Pôle FLE-IIEF

Since July 2022, the Pôle FLE – IIEF (French as a Foreign Language - International Institute of French Studies) within the Faculty of Languages has brought together FLE teaching by the IIEF and Lansad (Languages for specialists in other disciplines). It welcomes anyone wishing to learn, improve or deepen their knowledge and skills in French.

The centre offers options for all profiles:

The FLE Lansad in a bachelor's and master's degree with validation of 3 ECTS

A free training offer for international students from all the components of the University of Strasbourg, enrolled in bachelor's and master's degree programs, regular courses or supervised mobility.

Information and registration

Other French language certificates

The FLE-IIEF center also offers:

The university diploma in French Studies - DUEF (level A0 to C2)
The university diplomain “Returning to studies through language and interculturality for refugee students” (DU Relier) specifically intended for students in exile and/or refugees. Registration is handled by the Mission Solidarité, but subject to specific conditions.

FLE workshops without ECTS validation

A la carte practice with a dynamic team!

Information and registration

Self-access learning for all

Free and open access resources for learning and practicing French (books, newspapers, magazines, games, digital resources).
For all Unistra students and staff from beginner to C1/C2 level.

Centre de langues Pangloss (3rd Floor) | 2 allée René Capitant | 67000 Strasbourg
Every afternoon except Saturday and Sunday

Online resources to learn French

You wish to learn French from your home?

Online resources have been developed, particularly by the Unistra and the Home office Ministry.

Relais - Unistra

Relais is a tool developed by the Language Faculty at the University of Strasbourg. This website gathers online resources, to learn or practice a language by yourself.

On Relais, you will find a page dedicated to learning French for foreign speakers, with tools for levels A1 to C1. With these resources, you'll be able to listen to podcasts, practice reading and writing, work on your grammar and vocabulary, as well as practice your French pronounciation.