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General French
Our courses are open to anyone wishing to start French from scratch or perfect their French language skills. Perpignan is right in the heart of one of Europe’s leading tourist destinations: the CUEF organises tourism excursions and sociocultural activities so you can find out more about the region.
Objectives
- Start French from scratch or perfect your level of French
- Learn about French culture and civilisation
Learn more about General French Summer Courses
Course organization
Level A1 to C2 classes in general French are offered, in accordance with the common European reference framework for languages: www.coe.int.
Every week, you can follow:
Number of hours: 20 hours per week, from Monday to Friday.
There will be an assessment in the first week to gauge your level.
Period
From June to July :
In June, registration covers French lessons only.
In July, registration covers French lessons and sociocultural activities to help you get the most out of your stay.
Prices
Level A1 to C2 classes in general French are offered, in accordance with the common European reference framework for languages: www.coe.int.
Every week, you can follow:
- Classes in French language and civilisation
- Themed workshops
- A weekly film club
Number of hours: 20 hours per week, from Monday to Friday.
There will be an assessment in the first week to gauge your level.
Period
From June to July :
In June, registration covers French lessons only.
In July, registration covers French lessons and sociocultural activities to help you get the most out of your stay.
Prices
- In June, courses only from 210 €
- In July, courses and sociocultural activities from 370 €
Professional French
The CUEF can provide you with more than French lessons: it can offer you a fully-fledged course with specific linguistic training and a programme of lectures designed to help you develop your language skills and knowledge in a given professional field.
This course is reserved for students with B1-B2 level.
Objectives
This course is reserved for students with B1-B2 level.
Objectives
- Improve knowledge of legal French
- Get an introduction to French law
- Learn about the internal logic of the French legal system
- Understand and acquire a legal culture
- Study for a diploma in business French (DFP) awarded by the Paris Chamber Of Commerce and Industry.
Learn more about Professional French Summer Courses
Course organization
Number of hours: 72 hours, from Monday to Friday
Every morning :
July (3 weeks)
Prices
Number of hours: 72 hours, from Monday to Friday
Every morning :
- 2 hours of general French
- 2 hours of legal French
- 12 hours of lectures in the afternoon
July (3 weeks)
Prices
- 1020 €
University Diplomas of Intensive French
The University Diplomas of Intensive French B1 and B2 (DUFI) are aimed at foreign adults or students wishing to improve their basic skills in spoken and written French. They attest to a B1 or B2 level according to the CEFR language proficiency scale. The course takes place over two intensive weeks.
This course is reserved for students with a B1-B2 level: required level B1.1 for the DUFI B1 and B2.1 for the DUFI B2.
Objectives
- Improve oral and written communication
- Reinforce vocabulary and grammatical points
- Develop knowledge of French culture and civilization
Learn more about University Diplomas of Intensive French
Course organization
Two diplomas are offered according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: www.coe.int.
DUFI B1: General French + 2 common thematic courses
DUFI B2: General French + 2 common thematic courses
The student will choose two thematic courses among the 4 proposed:
In addition to the teaching hours, 4 hours per week (8 hours) of self-study are planned for each student, as well as a research project supervised by the teachers. The presentation of this personal research work is done within the framework of continuous assessment during the training hours of the language and culture courses. Two hours per week are dedicated to the follow-up of students enrolled in this DUFI.
Number of hours: 52 hours divided into 20 hours of classes, 4 hours of personal work and 2 hours of individual follow-up per week, from Monday to Friday over two weeks.
A placement test and an interview are carried out in the first week to assess your level.
Period
June - July (2 weeks)
On request during the academic year
Prices
In June, course only: 550€
In July, courses and socio-cultural activities: 760€
Two diplomas are offered according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: www.coe.int.
DUFI B1: General French + 2 common thematic courses
DUFI B2: General French + 2 common thematic courses
The student will choose two thematic courses among the 4 proposed:
- Literature and History: extracts from French literary texts in their historical and cultural context
- French press and media: French society through the news
- Culture and society: French cultural and societal characteristics
- Economic French: French socio-economic model, new economy
In addition to the teaching hours, 4 hours per week (8 hours) of self-study are planned for each student, as well as a research project supervised by the teachers. The presentation of this personal research work is done within the framework of continuous assessment during the training hours of the language and culture courses. Two hours per week are dedicated to the follow-up of students enrolled in this DUFI.
Number of hours: 52 hours divided into 20 hours of classes, 4 hours of personal work and 2 hours of individual follow-up per week, from Monday to Friday over two weeks.
A placement test and an interview are carried out in the first week to assess your level.
Period
June - July (2 weeks)
On request during the academic year
Prices
In June, course only: 550€
In July, courses and socio-cultural activities: 760€
Junior Stay
Our partner, FIL - "Français Immesion Loisirs", offers summer immersion courses for young French learners, from 12 to 17 years old, in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Surrounded by qualified and accredited staff, young people from all over the world accompanied by young French people will be able to live a true adventure: French lessons and numerous sportives activities in our beautiful region.
Surrounded by qualified and accredited staff, young people from all over the world accompanied by young French people will be able to live a true adventure: French lessons and numerous sportives activities in our beautiful region.
Date of update January 28, 2023