The monthly course is primarily designed for people who want to quickly develop their French as a foreign language (FLE) skills in order to pursue university studies in France or simply improve their language proficiency.
Course Structure:
3-week intensive course (15 hours per week)
- Intensive French language courses (45 hours), Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- In-person at the Savoie Mont Blanc University campus in Chambéry (Jacob-Bellecombette)
- 8 sessions in September, October, November, December, January, February, March, and April (summer classes in June/July)
- Group of 10 to 18 students
Course content:
French language courses cover five levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 to C1, and help students develop the four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing).
You will be placed in a DUEF course where you will study part of a CEFR level.
Each successfully completed course is worth 4 ECTS credits.
DATES 2026–2027
2026: Courses at Levels A1 through B2 REGISTRATION CLOSED
– September session: September 14–October 2
– October session: October 5–October 23
– November session: November 2–November 20
– December session: November 23–December 11 (only for those already registered for the November session)
2027: Courses for levels A2 through C1 (no complete beginners)
– January session: January 18–February 5
– February session: February 8–March 5
– March session: March 8–March 26
– April session: March 30–April 16(only for those already enrolled in March)
Summer 2027: Courses for levels A1 through C1
– June session: May 31 through June 18
– July session: June 28 through July 16 (no courses for complete beginners)
REGISTRATION FEES* :
€550 per session in 2026/27
These fees include:
– 45 hours of instruction
These fees do not include (non-exhaustive list):
– Course textbook
– Mandatory personal liability insurance, valid for the duration of the training program
* Refugees and asylum seekers are eligible for a 50% discount on courses upon presentation of a valid official document.
Enrollment in the monthly course is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has a high school diploma or college degree.
1. Fill out the 2025/26 registration form or the 2026/27 registration form and provide copies of the following documents:
- Identification document (e.g., passport)
- High school or college diploma, translated into French, English, or a Romance language
2. Make the payment
Payment methods:
- Online via the USMB secure payment platform
- By bank transfer; please contact contact.accents@univ-savoie.fr
- By check or cash at the ACCENTS registration office
Here are the course syllabi, including the content by level and by credit unit per month of study: