Our French courses

FLE (French as a foreign language) is for non-French speakers who want to learn or improve their French — to settle in France, pass an interview, work in a French company, obtain citizenship or renew a residence permit. FLM (French as a native language) is for native French speakers who want to sharpen their written and spoken command of the language — spelling, grammar, professional writing, role-specific writing. They are two very different audiences and pedagogies.

No prerequisite for FLE: we train complete beginners (A1) through to advanced learners (C2). Before you start, we run a free placement test — written and oral — to pinpoint your level, identify your strengths and gaps, and calibrate the pathway accordingly. For FLM, training is calibrated around your real goals (professional writing, spelling, public speaking, etc.), without a CEFR level.

Linguaphone prepares you for the main recognised French certifications: TEF, TEF Canada, TEF IRN (integration, residence, citizenship), DELF and Le Robert. Your advisor will point you to the one that matches your goal — naturalisation, residence permit, Canadian immigration, university application, employer requirement. Full details and exam sessions on our certifications page.

Every Linguaphone pathway is tailor-made. We start from your real priorities and context: administrative process, new role, professional writing, the oral situations you face every day. Your native or bilingual trainer shapes the practice sessions around your real stakes, whether you're preparing for an exam, a job interview or a new role in a French company.

Yes, our French courses (both FLE and FLM) are CPF-eligible when paired with a recognised certification (TEF, TEF Canada, TEF IRN, DELF, Le Robert). Since the decree of 26 February 2026, CPF funding for language training is capped at €1,500 with a mandatory personal contribution of €103.20. Your training can also be funded by your OPCO, your company's skills development plan, FNE-Formation, AGEFICE or FIF-PL depending on your situation. Our team handles the funding application with you.