UTC and French-speaking countries
- French as a foreign language (FLE)
- Exploratory strategies in French speaking African countries
French as a foreign language (FLE)
Inter-semester session: intensive French language courses
An intensive 4‑week French language course is offered to students hosted in the framework of international partnerships, before the beginning of each semester. This language training is also supplemented throughout the semester by weekly language classes of 3 to 4 hours.
- 4 weeks in July: intensive French course (100 hours), plus excursions, cultural and sports activities.
- 4 weeks in August: intensive French course (100 hours), plus excursions, cultural and sports activities.
- 4 weeks from the end of January to the end of February: intensive French course (80 to 100 hours)
These programmes are free for exchange students. Early registration is required given the number of places is limited.
During the semester: French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses are offered to all UTC students whether they are core, branch or postgraduate students. After a placement test, students are directed towards the UV of their level.
The purpose of the courses is as follows:
- the practice of the French language in order to be able to communicate in social, academic and professional life
- opening up and enhanced awareness of contemporary and French Society and thought
- getting acquainted with scientific discourse in French
- acquiring academic work methods
The teaching programmes are defined according to the levels of the Common Framework of Reference for Languages proposed by the Council of Europe.
FLE certified
The Centre de Français Langue Etrangère of the Université de Technologie de Compiègne obtained the Quality FLE Label in 2015, awarded by the Centre International d'Etudes Pédagogiques.
This label guarantees high-quality levels in the 5 following areas:
- Teachers
- Training
- Reception and support
- Premises and equipment
- Course management
UTC's FLE Centre guarantees effective linguistic preparation for engineering studies during the semester in the TSH Department, while the International Relations Department organizes, before the start of each academic year, intensive programmes for international students (February, July, August, approximately 100 hours each).
The French courses are designed in accordance with the language levels set out in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and aim to improve communication skills in an intercultural and professional context.
Exploratory strategies in French speaking African countries
Exploratory strategies in French speaking African countries
Since June 2019, the UTC has been engaged in a strategic exploratory approach to sub-Saharan French speaking Africa. Through an internal working party (WP) but also thanks to the participation in the Africa working party within the framework of the Sorbonne University Alliance, large-scale projects are gradually taking shape and should soon come to fruition. One of them would be based on the expertise of the IRD – Institut français de Recherche pour le Développement – and would concern the Côte d’Ivoire, also involving other member institutions of the Alliance Sorbonne University.
Guide de l'étudiant
Plaquette des relations internationales
Contact
Responsable de l'accueil des étudiants étrangers
Céline de Araujo
+33 (0)3 44 23 73 99
Contact
Responsable pédagogique du centre de FLE
Anna Le Verger
+33 (0)3 44 23 44 23
Contact
Responsable pédagogique du centre de FLE
Carole Lefrancois
+33 (0)3 44 23 44 23