Training in French as a Foreign Language

ENROLMENT PROCEDURES

University Diploma in French Language and Culture (DU LCF) – Semester 2
Applications for the second semester of the 2026–2027 academic year are open from 6 October to 30 November 2026 inclusive.

To enrol, please follow these steps:

Administrative enrolment:

1. Submit your application via the Ecandidat platform;

• Proof of identity (passport)
• A copy of your A-levels or equivalent and your most recent university degree (if applicable) in the original language, accompanied by an official translation into French or English

2. Once your application has been validated by the Student Services department on the platform: pay a pre-enrolment deposit of 500 euros* by bank transfer or credit card( bank details provided)
3. Upload your proof of payment to Ecandidat;

Obtain a pre-enrolment certificate once payment has been confirmed.

*€500 excluding bank charges, which are your responsibility.

Final enrolment: complete the administrative enrolment onIAWEB, pay the tuition fees online, then submit the supporting documents*.

• Valid proof of identity (copy of national identity card, passport or any other official document proving your identity)
• Certificate of payment or exemption from the Student and Campus Contribution (CVEC) showing the CVEC number
• ‘Image Rights Assignment’ form – See this page
• Photocopies of diplomas and academic transcripts from the most recent course successfully completed in France or abroad
• Transcript of marks for the baccalaureate or an equivalent foreign qualification (for verification of the qualification and/or unique National Student ID)
• A recent passport-sized photograph meeting the required standards, 35x45mm
• Certificate of civil liability insurance**

** Issued by the French insurance company insuring the accommodation. It must state thatthe civil liability insurance covers university studies for the semester or the academic year. It is also possible to take out this insurance on the HEYME website.

The DU LCF is a full-time course. It runs for one semester and leads to the University Diploma in French Language and Culture.

This degree programme at Aix-Marseille University is open to all non-French-speaking adults, from complete beginners to experienced learners, who hold a secondary school leaving certificate (a qualification granting access to university) or any higher education qualification.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• From A1 to B2+/C1 (CEFR* levels).
• 30 ECTS credits (European credits) per semester.
• 18 or 20** hours of lessons per week (language lessons and themed workshops; see the table below).
• 18–20 students per class, with groups organised by level (initial placement test).
• Compulsory attendance.

* For further information on language levels, see the reference framework for language levels A1 to C1.
** Students who require 20 hours per week for their course may enrol in an additional workshop.
Descriptions of the B2/C1 workshops

• Where? : Classes take place in Aix-en-Provence.
• When? Timetables will be available shortly.
  PLEASE NOTE: Timetables are subject to change; please check the classrooms and times regularly.

Assessment:

The course is assessed on a continuous assessment basis.
For further details, please refer to the academic regulations in the downloadable documents.

IMPORTANT: In accordance with the law, only one copy of transcripts and diplomas may be issued. No duplicates will be provided. Furthermore, final marks will only be available once the examination board has reached its decision (a certificate of attendance may be issued whilst awaiting the transcript).