Learn French: Full-time Semester Courses
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Calendar 2nd Semester 2025/2026
Introduction
DUEF Semester Course
The semester courses of the Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises are general French language courses. The courses are full-time and include six levels of instruction (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).
Each semester includes 18 hours per week, over 12 weeks. Students can register for one or two semesters (from September to December - from January to May). The DUEF includes 20 hours of training per week with optional activities offered by the Language Resource Centre.
- DUEF Introcuction chinese version
- DUEF Introduction arabic version
- DUEF Introduction russian version
In order to determine their level, students who register for the first time take a test during the pre-entry week.
Check your level
- Level A1: Basic level
- Level A2: Advanced elementary level
- Level B1: Intermediate level
- Level B2: Upper Intermediate level
- Level C1: Advanced level
- Level C2: Advanced level
Objectives
The language learning objectives are defined according to levels of the the Common European Framework for Languages (CEF) : general and communicative skills based on task based learning and the use of authentic language material. The activities differ according to level but also to the needs expressed by the groups.
Students at levels A1 and A2 can obtain a University Diploma in French as a Foreign Language by continuous assessment. Students at levels B1, B2 , C1 and C2 are subject to continuous assessment and a final exam.
The academic transcript can be downloaded from the Student Intranet. Upon successful completion, the University Diploma (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 ) is awarded at the end of the semester, and will be collected at the Registrar’s Office. Please contact scolarite.fle@univ-nantes.fr for any question.
A certificate of attendance can also be provided by i-FLE. Please contact sul-duef@univ-nantes.fr. As part of our process of constant improvement, we collect the opinions and feedback of all our participants regarding the quality of our training.
Places
Nantes
Admission
Entry requirement
Academic requirement
The candidate must be 18 years old and have a High School Diploma.
In order to ensure a high quality of teaching that encourages exchange and communication, our centre welcomes a maximum of 25 participants per group.
The course is selective and subject to application. Applications are examined by a pedagogical commission which decides on the admission of the candidate to the DUEF.
Application
Application procedure
DUEF registration procedure: read this document carefully before applying
Apply here for full-time semester course
You must include copies of all the necessary documents with your application. (the originals will be requested in France)
- A Secondary school diploma and translation
- Passport or a copy of your birth certificate and translation (birth certificate: a certified translation by an official body or a sworn translator must be provided)
- CV/Resume
>>> find a list of certified translators
Programme
- Student Guide Welcome Nantes Université
- Welcome booklet Student DUEF 2023-2024
- Calendrier DUEF 2nd semester 2025-2026
*Subject to changes in the schedule and course offer, and approval by the Commission for Education and University Life
Students enrolled in DUEF will choose their optional courses at the beginning of the school year. Registration will take place with their referent group teacher.
Assessment
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What's next?
Further studies
Student can choose to continue their studies in one of the Nantes University faculties. The minimum level of French is B2 (C1 recommended). The university entrance preparation courses part of DUEF curriculum will help student to meet all the necessary conditions to succeed. Read the registration procedure at the Nantes Université
Registration
Tuition fee
- 1 semester : 1400€ (Individuals) / 1950€ (Lifelong training*)
*Financed by an organisation, company, public funds per semester and non-refundable. Please ask for a quotation by e-mail at sul-duef@univ-nantes.fr
No refunds will be made even if the visa is refused.
General terms and sales conditions
Registration procedures
Applications for January 2026 session will be open from octobre 1st to november 25, 2025.
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Période de réception
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Date de commission pédagogique et envoi test |
Date limite retour du test et envoi de l'accord d'inscription |
| Du 1er au 14 octobre 2025 | Jeudi 16 octobre 2025 | Mercredi 22 octobre 2025 |
| Du 15 au 31 octobre 2025 | Jeudi 06 novembre 2025 | Mercredi 12 novembre 2025 |
| Du 1er au 16 novembre 2025 | Jeudi 20 novembre 2025 | Mercredi 26 novembre 2025 |
| Du 17 au 25 novembre 2025 | Jeudi 27 novembre 2025 | Mercredi 03 décembre 2025 |
Updated on 30 September 2025.