Intensive courses : DUEF

Intensive courses : DUEFDiploma Campus FLE-ADCUEFE

Diplôme ADCUEFE - Campus FLE

Course aims

This Univeristy Dipoma is recognised by all the universities comprising the Campus FLE-ADCUEFE network. Each semester-long course validates one level of the CEFRL, from A1 to C2.

There are 2 sessions per year

• Semester 1: from September to December,
  210 hours approx., split into 18 hours per week over 12 weeks
• Semester 2: from January to April,
  210 hours approx., split into 18 hours approx. per week over 12 weeks

Participants

Students can enrol individually, or from partner universities.

Enrolment requirements

Participants must be over 18 and hold either a Baccalauréat or equivalent diploma for end of secondary studies.

Each group will go on one or more educational outings as part of a project.

   "Please note that attendance at all classes is assessed in the oral production grade. Students with more than 25% absences will be penalized."

Graduate opportunities

Students who obtain a DUEF B2, C1 or C2 do not need to sit an entry French test in order to enrol to study at UPPA or any university of the Campus FLE-ADCUEFE network, as these diplomas are recognised across the network.

Fees and enrolment for 2024-2025

REGISTRATION

You register online via the French government's website "Démarches Simplifiées".

https://www.demarches-simplifiees.fr/commencer/inscription-au-duef-septembre-a-decembre-2024-a-l-

1) Create an account on "Démarches Simplifiées" : choose a username and password.

2) You will need to provide the following 3 documents to complete your application:
- Copy of your passport or ID card
- Photocopy of your diploma equivalent to the french bac (secondary school diploma)
- Passport photo

3) Fill in the form "Enrolment for September-December 2024 courses at IEFE UPPA" and click "Déposez votre dossier" at the bottom of the page.
You will then receive an e-mail confirming your application. Once your application has been accepted, you will receive our bank details to proceed with your payment of the fees by bank transfer.

If you have any problems, please send an email to iefe@univ-pau.fr or call :

0(033) 559407385.

If you would like to have an idea of your level: https://dialangweb.lancaster.ac.uk/

The €170 registration fee is non-refundable.        

DUEF A1

This course is aimed at students who are relatively autonomous in everyday communication, but who need to widen their knowledge and means of expression.

Intensive classes (210 hours approx.)

Rhythm: 18 hours per week

Groups are limited to approx. 15 students per class.

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation throughout the semester: students are assessed twice on their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

The first assessment takes place mid-semester, the second at the end of the semester. Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Regular independent work is required of students at this level

DUEF A2

This course is aimed at students who are relatively autonomous in everyday communication, but who need to widen their knowledge and means of expression.

Intensive classes (210 hours approx.)

Rhythm: 18 hours per week

Groups are limited to approx. 15 students per class.

Entry level: level A0-A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Entry requirement: placement test results or DUEF A1
Level upon completion: level A2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation throughout the semester: students are assessed twice on their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

The first assessment takes place mid-semester, the second at the end of the semester. Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Regular independent work is required of students at this level

DUEF B1.1 :

This course is aimed at students who are relatively autonomous in everyday communication, but who need to widen their knowledge and means of expression.

Intensive classes (210 hours approx.)

Rhythm: 18 hours per week

Groups are limited to approx. 15 students per class.

Entry level: level A2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Entry requirement: placement test results or DUEF A2

Level upon completion: level B1.1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Regular independent work is required of students at this level

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation throughout the semester: students are assessed twice on their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

The first assessment takes place mid-semester, the second at the end of the semester. Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Regular independent work is required of students at this level

DUEF B1 :

This course is aimed at students who can use French effectively, if hesitantly, as a means of communication.

Intensive classes (210 hours approx.)

Rhythm: 18 hours per week

*Cultural and/or disciplinary knowledge: for example, discovering the French regions, the media and the written press.

Groups are limited to approx. 15-18 students per class.

Entry level: level A2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Entry requirement: placement test results or DUEF A2

Level upon completion: level B1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Regular independent work is required of students at this level

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation throughout the semester: students are assessed twice on their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

The first assessment takes place mid-semester, the second at the end of the semester. Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

For each cultural and/or specific subject taught, students will also have 2 assessments per semester.

Regular independent work is required of students at this level

DUEF B2.1 :

This course is aimed at students who can use French effectively, if hesitantly, as a means of communication.

Intensive classes (210 hours approx.)

*Cultural and/or disciplinary knowledge: for example, discovering the French regions, the media and the written press.

Groups are limited to approx. 15-18 students per class.

Entry level: level B1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Entry requirement: placement test results or DUEF B1

Level upon completion: level B21.1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Regular independent work is required of students at this level

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation throughout the semester: students are assessed twice on their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

The first assessment takes place mid-semester, the second at the end of the semester. Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

For each cultural and/or specific subject taught, students will also have 2 assessments per semester..

  Regular independent work is required of students at this level

DUEF  B2 : 

This course is aimed at students who have mastered the basics of French and have satisfactory control over the language in social situations.

Intensive classes (210 hours approx.)

Rhythm: 18 hours per week

*Cultural and/or disciplinary knowledge: for example, Literature, Art History, French History, Introduction to Linguistics, Learning French with TV series...

Groups are limited to approx. 15-18 students per class.

Entry level: level B1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Entry requirement: placement test results or DUEF B1

Level upon completion: level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

  Regular independent work is required of students at this level

DUEF   C1.1 : 

This course is aimed at students who have mastered the basics of French and have satisfactory control over the language in social situations.

Intensive classes (210 hours approx.)

Rhythm: 18 hours per week

If students preparing C1.1 are associated with other students preparing B2 :

If students preparing C1.1 are associated with other students preparing C1 :

*Cultural and/or disciplinary knowledge: for example, Literature, Art History, French History, Introduction to Linguistics, Learning French with TV series...

Groups are limited to approx. 15-18 students per class.

Entry level: level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Entry requirement: placement test results or DUEF B2

Level upon completion: level C1.1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation throughout the semester: students are assessed twice on their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

The first assessment takes place mid-semester, the second at the end of the semester. Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

For each cultural and/or specific subject taught, students will also have 2 assessments per semester.

   Regular independent work is required of students at this level

DUEF C1, C2

These courses are aimed at students with a very high level of French.

Intensive classes (210 hours approx.)

Rhythm: 18 hours per week

*Cultural and/or disciplinary knowledge: e.g. literature, art history, French history, cinema, French songs, discovery of the regional environment, etc.

Groups are limited to approx. 15-18 students per class.

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation throughout the semester: students are assessed twice on their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

The first assessment takes place mid-semester, the second at the end of the semester. Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

For each cultural and/or specific subject taught, students will also have 2 assessments per semester..

   Regular independent work is required of students at this level