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1-year Master’s programme in French as a foreign or second language

The 1-year Master's programme in French as a foreign or second language (LIDIFLES) offered by CAVILAM – Alliance Française and Université Clermont Auvergne is an accredited French university degree for teachers with a Bachelor's or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience teaching FLE. It combines theoretical courses, practical projects and reflection on teaching practices.

Offer details

In person, on campus

Morning and afternoon every day; two-year duration (two four-week sessions during summer)

This programme aims to deepen and reinforce the following knowledge areas: linguistics, didactics, and digital use and culture. It combines theoretical courses, practical projects and reflection on teaching practices

French

DALF certificate or other exam attesting to C1 level required. Applicants with a B2 DALF certificate may be considered depending on the strength of their application

French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teachers working abroad with a bachelor’s degree (Bac+3)

13 teaching units (60 credits)

Studying the LIDIFLES Master (1 year)

Accommodation available

Important information
Price

Includes

  • Educational materials
  • Diploma
  • Access to the media library
  • Pickup at the Vichy train station
€1 958
4 week

Course start date

Application form

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Detailed course programme.

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Programme

Courses and credits

Didactics of FLES (French as a Second Language) and Professional Competencies: 36 hours + 10 hours of self-study 6 credits
Classroom methods and practices for FLE 2: 20 hours + 10 hours of self-study 3 credits
Professional communication: 20 hours + 10 hours of self-study 3 credits
Applied linguistics project 1: 8 hours + 10 hours of self-study 3 credits
Teaching and learning with IT 1: 16 hours + 10 hours of self-study 3 credits
Teaching and learning with IT 2: 18 hours + 10 hours of self-study 3 credits
Professional experience report (to be written the following year) 6 credits
Certification of professional experience 6 credits
Language Didactics and Teaching/Learning Methodologies: 26 hours + 30 hours of self-study 6 credits
Linguistics 1 18 hours + 15 hours of self-study 6 credits
Linguistics 2 8 hours + 10 hours of self-study 3 credits
Cultural anthropology: 16 hours 3 credits
Foreign language: 16 hours + 10 hours of self-study 3 credits
Applied didactics project 1: 8 hours 3 credits
FLES classroom observation: 6 hours 6 credits

*Université Clermont Auvergne enrolment fee: €260