French as a Foreign Language
EXCHANGE STUDENTS AT UNIGE
As part of your mobility stay at UNIGE, you can attend up to 4 hours per week (2x2h) each semester of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses free of charge, offered by the Maison des Langues (MdL).
Choose your courses
Courses are organized according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The course level indicated in the title corresponds to the target level. For example, a course entitled B1 is designed for students who have already reached level A2 and are aiming to achieve level B1.
For each level, the MdL offers:
- General French courses to train overall language skills (speaking, writing, listening, vocabulary, grammar)
- Thematic or specialized courses to train specific themes and skills (academic French, oral communication…)
You can attend for free:
- 1 general course (2h per week) + 1 thematic/specialized course (2h per week).
Additional courses are available with a reduced student fee. Click here to see all the french courses offered by Maison des Langues.
Assess your French level
Before enrolling, you must take the ELAO online placement test. The test is free and can be taken only once.
How to register
Registration is done by clicking here. Places are limited and assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Enrollment deadlines:
Fall semester: until September 17, 2025 (inclusive)
Spring semester: until February 18, 2026 (inclusive)
Change or cancel your registration
Requests must be submitted via the enrollment portal by:
- September 28, 2025 (Fall semester)
- March 1, 2026 (Spring semester)
Late requests will not be accepted. Course changes are only possible at the start of the semester, subject to availability. Withdrawals should be made as early as possible so places can be reassigned.