Courses in Bayonne for all learners

Courses in Bayonne for all learnersBayonne

Take French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses at IEFE-CRL BAYONNE

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Course schedule and fees 2025-2026

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Levels and timetables 2025-2026 (subject to a minimum of 10 participants per group)

If these times do not suit you, please contact us by e-mail or telephone and we will try to find a suitable solution.

How do we work?

Levels

All courses follow the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels.
After an individual written and oral placement test, students are divided into level groups.

Our approach

These courses are taught by specialist teachers of French as a foreign language from the Institut d'Etudes du Français pour Etrangers (IEFE).

The communicative approach and the action-oriented perspective dominate the teaching: there is a great deal of interaction both in and out of class: informal exchanges, presentations, press reviews, and short exams. An approach based on the immersion environment, designed to provide a better understanding of life in France.

Individual work is required at home, and regular attendance is necessary to progress.

Activities are based on extracts from textbooks or on teacher-created documents, with an emphasis on authentic material: extracts from newspaper articles, videos, radio broadcasts, literary texts, and so on.

At the end of the course, each participant receives a certificate of attendance, and those interested can register for official certification (DELF/DALF, sessions in March and June at IEFE Pau).

Where?

On the premises of the Centre de Ressources en Langues (CRL), on the Campus de la Nive in Bayonne (Sainte-Claire building, opposite the university library).

Public

Courses open to all (you must have a diploma equivalent to the baccalauréat).

Daytime courses are aimed at people from outside the University (au pairs, employees, job seekers, retraining, etc.).

Evening classes are open to both students and non-students, doctoral students and UPPA staff.

Evening classes (2 to 4 hours per week, depending on level)

• For UPPA Erasmus and international students enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program, these courses are free of charge.
• People from outside UPPA can register for these courses, subject to availability. The fee corresponds to a 2-hour or 4-hour course, depending on the level. This course is not eligible for health insurance coverage.
• For employees of an organization or company, and for jobseekers who wish to request reimbursement for this course, a specific estimate will be drawn up within the framework of Lifelong Learning (FTLV). This estimate must be requested at least one month before the start of the course. Specific rates will be sent to you.

Rates

• See "Course schedule and fees" above.

NB: if you are returning to school and would like to receive a quote from an organization or company, please contact the Direction de la Formation Tout au Long de La Vie (DFTLV: https: //dftlv.univ-pau.fr/fr/reprise-d-etudes.html - accueil.forco @ univ-pau.fr or 05 59 40 78 88) at least one month before the start of the course.

Registration

Please note: these courses do not entitle you to student status or a visa.

To reserve your place, please complete this form, indicating the course you are interested in. If you have a recent language certificate (e.g. DELF/DALF/TCF), please enclose it. If you don't have a certificate, we'll send you an online test that you'll need to take before you can register.

We will confirm the opening of the group corresponding to your level before the start of the course. Please note that the course will not open for less than 10 participants.

For your final registration, you'll need to pay the registration fee by cheque or bank transfer (we'll send you the bank details) and provide us with a copy of your diploma equivalent to the Baccalauréat or your university degree.

When?

Registrations must be made and confirmed before the first day of class.

Please note!
Courses at IEFE Bayonne are extensive and do not qualify for visas for students from outside the European Union. (intensive courses are offered at IEFE Pau).
Additional tuition fees must be paid in full on the^1st day of the course.

Cancellation policy

• In the event of withdrawal before the start of the course, the advance payment will be retained to cover administrative costs.
• Any course started must be paid for in full; no refunds will be made after the 1st day of class.

Delay

• Any absence on the day of the tests must be notified in advance and justified.

Please note!
Late arrivals are accepted up to one week after the first day of the initial course for beginners and two weeks for other levels.

How to contact us?

Bayonne Secretariat (Vilma MATYAS)

Centre de Ressources en Langues
UPPA Campus de la Nive
21, place Paul Bert
64100 Bayonne
+335 59 40 42 88
crl-bayonne @ univ-pau.fr  

Openings

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 4:30 pm

The Secretariat is closed until 25 August. We will reply to your messages from that date. Thank you for your understanding.