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French courses

ilv | Bruxelles Woluwe, Charleroi, Louvain-la-Neuve, Mons

French courses follow the levels defined in 2001 by the Council of Europe in the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Council of Europe has defined

The French Department of ILV offers several types of courses:
  1. 1. general courses (4h / week) from level A1 to C1 of the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
  2. 2. general courses (2h / week), for levels A2 and B1 (objectives A2.1 and B1.1 in Q1, objectives A2.2 and B1.2 in Q2);
  3. 3. in-depth courses (2h / week) focusing on a single skill: pronunciation, grammar, written production, Suivre un cours à l'université (construire l'écoute et le sens), for levels A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1.
  4. 4. wide-angle courses (2h / week) that mobilize several skills in a specific context: S'exprimer en français par les arts, le français, langue universitaire, Stratégies de communication professionnelle.

Discover our French course programme for 2026-2027:

Beginner
  •  A1 – First steps: introductory or exploratory level
  • A2 – Survival level: the ‘novice’ learner can cope in everyday situations

   

=> Using the course codes below (1st column: blue codes), you can access the course content (objectives, topics, assessment, teachers), as well as timetables and venues, simply by clicking on “ > Schedule”:

COURSE CODE

TITLE

Hours

E
C
T
S

Q1
First semester
I'm signing up for 

Q2
Second
semester
I'm signing up for 

Beginner A1

LFRAN1001General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)60h5

LFRAN1001P

LFRAN1001S

LFRAN1002Vocabulary 
from A1.1
30h3

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LFRAN1003Speaking and pronunciation
from A1.1
15h2

LFRAN1003P

 LFRAN1003S

Beginner A2

LFRAN1201General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)60h5

LFRAN1201P

LFRAN1201S

LFRAN1211General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)
from A1.2
30h3

LFRAN1211

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LFRAN1221General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)
from A2.1
30h3

/

LFRAN1221

LFRAN1202Vocabulary30h3

LFRAN1202P

LFRAN1202S

LFRAN1205Grammar30h3

LFRAN1205P

LFRAN1205S

Independent user (intermediate and above)
  •  B1 – Basic level: the user understands the main points of clear, standard language. They can hold a simple conversation.
  • B2 – Advanced level: the user understands complex and lengthy spoken and written texts. They communicate with ease.

 

=> Using the course codes below (1st column: blue codes), you can access the course content (objectives, topics, assessment, teachers), as well as timetables and venues, simply by clicking on “ > Schedules”:

COURSE CODE

TITLE

Hours

E
C
T
S

Q1
First semester
I'm signing up for 

Q2
Second
semester
I'm signing up for 

Niveau intermédiaire B1

LFRAN1301General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)60h5

LFRAN1301P

LFRAN1301S

LFRAN1311General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)
from A2.2
30h3

LFRAN1311

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LFRAN1321General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)
from B1.1
30h3

/

LFRAN1321

LFRAN1303Speaking and pronunciation30h3

LFRAN1303P

LFRAN1303S

LFRAN1304Writing30h3

/

LFRAN1304

LFRAN1305Grammar30h3

LFRAN1305P

LFRAN1305S

LFRAN2309

Expressing yourself in french though arts

► open to students at A2, B1 and B2 levels

30h3

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Niveau intermédiaire B2

LFRAN1401General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)60h5

LFRAN1401P

LFRAN1401S

LFRAN1403Speaking and pronunciation30h3

LFRAN1403P

LFRAN1403S

LFRAN1404Writing30h3

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LFRAN1404

LFRAN1406

Following a course at university

Listening and making sense

30h3

LFRAN1406P

LFRAN1406S

LFRAN2406French as a university language30h3

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LFRAN2406

Experienced user
C1 – Proficient level: the user grasps implicit meaning and uses the language flexibly and effectively.

 

=> Using the course codes below (1st column: blue codes), you can access the course content (objectives, topics, assessment, tutors), as well as timetables and venues, simply by clicking on “ > Schedules”:

COURSE CODE

TITLE

Hours

E
C
T
S

Q1
First semester
I'm signing up for 

Q2
Second
semester
I'm signing up for 

Niveau avancé C1

LFRAN1501General course (listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar)60h5

LFRAN1501P

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LFRAN2506Professional communication strategies30h3

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LFRAN2506