French: general, on-site (A1-B2)
Courses from Level A1 to Level B2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Strong points
- Communicative approach
- Small groups
- Participative classes
- All the communicative skills are worked on
- Added value for job searches
- University level
Accreditation
- Certificates for levels A1, A2, B1 and B2.
- Pass certificates for courses 3A and 4th.
- Certificates recognised by the Government of Catalonia and the Catalan university system.
Description
Characteristics
On-site courses of four hours per week (Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays), throughout the academic year or in four-monthly periods: October to January and February to May, depending on the level.
Level A1, A2: four-month courses of 60 hours.
Level B1, B2.1 and B2.2: year-long courses of 100 hours.
Summer courses characteristics
Our summer courses are intensive and take place over just a few weeks. See more details.
Based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Credit recognition
Recognition for up to 12 ECTS credits.
Documents
Course syllabuses.
Access requirements
Certificate demonstrating a pass in the previous level (or results of a level test).
Age over 18.
It is not necessary to be a member of the UAB community.
Price
French Course levels A1/A2 - 60 hours | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 533,00 € | 573,00 € |
Associated University Community | 563,00 € | 603,00 € |
Others | 662,00 € | 702,00 € |
General french levels B1.1 and B1.2 / B2.1 and B2.2 - 100 hours | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 884,00 € | 924,00 € |
Associated University Community | 937,00 € | 977,00 € |
Others | 1.102,00 € | 1.142,00 € |
French Courses 1/2 year levels B1.1 or B1.2 / B2.1 or B2.2 50 hours | ||
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Course Price | Total Amount * |
UAB students and Saff, Alumni UAB | 504,00 € | 544,00 € |
Associated University Community | 534,00 € | 574,00 € |
Others | 628,00 € | 668,00 € |
* The total amount is the price of the course plus administrative management fees (€40).
- The second enrolments and subsequent registrations have a bonus of €40
- Associated University Community has a 15% disccount on external prices.
- Returned receipts and refunds incur a handling fee payable by the bank account holder. The amount of this handling fee is € 2.50.
Collectives:
- Mobility students: Students who come to the UAB as part of a mobility programme (Erasmus, Seneca...)..
- UAB students and staff: Students (undergraduate and postgraduate), academic staff and administrative and service staff of UAB centres.
- Associtet University Community: Amics UAB; Esfera UAB; Parc de Recerca; Alumni UAB; Students, Teaching Staff and PAS of Affiliated Schools, Alumni Servei de Llengües, Fundació Autònoma, etc., and UPC Affiliated Schools.
Enrolment
Enrolment open on-site
To enrol on a language-level course at UAB Idiomes Campus you need to show a certificate to confirm you have passed the previous level or else take a level test.
Opening hours:
Mondays to Fridays,, 9 to 14 and 15 to 20 h
Phone times (93 581 13 25):
Mondays to Fridays, 9.30 to 12.30 and 15 to 18 h.
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Please note:
- Your enrolment will be finalised when we have confirmed that the entry requirements have been met.
- The number of places on our courses is limited, so we deal with enrolment requests in the order they arrive.
- When you have enrolled, we will contact you to confirm this and give you the payment instructions, where appropriate.
UAB Idiomes reserves the right to cancel a group if a minimum number of students has not enrolled.
Promotions
UAB Idiomes offers you the following facilities and discounts for enrolment:
UAB Idiomes Campus
15% discount on the less/least expensive course fee if you study more than one language.
15% discount for single-parent families.
15 % discount for victims of gender-based violence or terrorism.
15% discount for officially recognised “large families” (currently, three or more children).
15% discount for those who have presented accreditation of their economic situation with a view to paying fees as a grant holder and who fulfil the requirements.
Attention important:
1. The discounts are non-cumulative.
2. The proof of the discount requested must be provided at the time of enrollment or within 10 calendar days after the enrollment.
Scholarships
Call for applications for UAB grants and other support to meet the university community's needs regarding languages. You can find specific information on each call on the links below.
For students
- Grants to study at the UAB Language Service. 2024-2025.
- Call for Language Grants for Students Carrying Out Work Experience Abroad (2023)
UAB students can also apply for PARLA3 grants from the Catalan Government (Generalitat).
For teaching staff and administration and services staff
Level, dates and schedules
Level 1 (A1)
Calendar | Days and hours |
25.9.2024 to 22.1.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
17.2.2025 to 16.6.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Level 2 (A2)
Calendar | Days and hours |
26.9.2024 to 23.1.2025 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 p.m to 4 p.m. (cancelled) |
17.2.2025 to16.6.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Level 3 (B1)
Calendar | Days and hours |
1r module: 7.10.2024 to 15.1.2025 2n module: 10.2.2025 to 19.5.2025 |
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 to 5 pm (cancelled) |
Level 4 (B2.1)
Calendar | Days and hours |
1r module: 8.10.2024 to 14.1.2025 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 4 pm (cancelled) |
2n module: 11.2.2025 to 15.5.2025 |
Level 5 (B2.2)
Calendar | Days and hours |
1r module: 7.10.2024 to 15.01.2025 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (cancelled) |
2n module: 10.2.2025 to 19.5.2025 |