Diploma in French as a Foreign Language
This programme is intended for people whose culture and/or language of reference is not French (upper secondary school-leaving certificate obtained in a non French-speaking country or territory). It offers extensive training in French as a Foreign Language in its language-related and cultural dimensions and provides the theoretical knowledge in literature, linguistics and teaching necessary for achieving mastery in this field (French-language literatures, linguistics and sociolinguistics of French, teaching the literature and the language, etc.).
Students without the linguistic knowledge required for access to the Diploma course of study must complete a preparatory (foundation) year (level A2) and, if necessary, an elementary year (level A1).
Organiser
School of French as a Foreign Language
Degree Awarded
Diploma of French as a Foreign Language
ECTS Credits
120
Duration
4 semesters
Teaching Language
French
Enrolment deadline
30 April. If you require a visa to study in Switzerland: 28 February.
Further information
Applications
Timetables
EFLE graduates often become teachers of French as a foreign language. Other career prospects are similar to those of graduates of the Faculty of Arts.
People who wish to teach French as a foreign language in the German- or Italian-speaking parts of Switzerland are advised to choose the discipline "French as a foreign language" as a part of a Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Students who fulfilled the admission requirements for the School of French as a Foreign Language without fulfilling the admission requirements for the Faculty of Arts, and who graduated from the School of French as a Foreign Language, can apply for the Faculty of Arts.
Subject to changes.
Last update: 26 August 2019
