FLE

The entrance test to establish your level of French is compulsory for all students who wish to register for the courses in French as a foreign language which are provided by ULB Langues.  This test will allow our teachers to place you in groups according to your language level.

For summer courses, the testing session is held in August while for first semester courses the testing session is held in September. For second semester courses, the testing session is held in February.

30Hrs & 60HRS COURSE


The 30hrs courses are given 3hrs per week, during the first and second semester, and count for 3 credits under condition*.

Your level will be determined by a mandatory test on the Solbosch campus. This test will allow our teachers to place you in groups according to your language level.
 

The 60hrs courses are given during the first and second semesters (2h30/week) and count for 5 credits under condition*.

To join the course, students must attend an online mandatory test. This test will allow our teachers to place you in groups according to your language level.


All courses offered by ULB Langues are exclusively for ULB students.  

30Hrs course - 1st Semester 2023/2024

 
For whom?                                                           Only for Erasmus students                 
Where does the test take place?                  On the Solbosch campus at the Lameere room
When does the test take place?  28 September at 12h00 at the Lameere room, Solbosch campus
Do I have to register to take the test? No, registration for the level test is no longer required     
Course dates A0 à A2-  : From 09 October 2023 to 08 December 2023
A2+ à C1 : From 02 October 2023 to 15 December 2023
Credits 3 ECTS under condition
Registration fees Free
No ULBid?  Click HERE to create your ULBid
A proof of registration from the ULB will be requested

30Hrs course - 2nd Semester 2023/2024

For whom?                                                           Only for Erasmus students                       
Where does the test take place?                  On the Solbosch campus at the Lameere room
When does the test take place?  9 February at 12h00 at the Lameere room, Solbosch campus
Do I have to register to take the test? No, registration for the level test is no longer required       
Course dates A0 à A2-  : From 26 February 2024 to 06 May 2024
A2+ à C1 : From 12 February 2024 to 18 May 2024
Credits 3 ECTS under condition
Registration fees Free
No ULBid?  Click HERE to create your ULBid
A proof of registration from the ULB will be requested



60Hrs course - 1st Semester 2023/2024

 
For whom?                                                           For regular ULB students and Erasmus students                 
Where does the test take place?                  Online on the UV page : TEST DE NIVEAU
When does the test take place?  From 11 September (9h00) to 12 September (23h55) 2023
Do I have to register to take the test? No, registration for the level test is no longer required. Click HERE to access the test           
Course dates A0 à A2-  : From 9 October 2023 to 08 December 2023
A2+ à C1 : From 18 September 2023 to 15 December 2023
Credits 5 ECTS under condition
Registration fees Free
No ULBid?  Click HERE to create your ULBid
A proof of registration from the ULB will be requested

60Hrs course - 2nd Semester 2023/2024

For whom?                                                           For regular ULB students and Erasmus students                 
Where does the test take place?                  Online on the UV page : TEST DE NIVEAU
When does the test take place?  From 5 February (9h00) to 6 February (23h55) 2024
Do I have to register to take the test? No, registration for the level test is no longer required. Click HERE to access the test           
Course dates A0 à A2-  : From 26 February 2023 to 6 May 2024
A2+ à C1 : From 12 February 2023 to 18 May 2024
Credits 5 ECTS under condition
Registration fees Free
No ULBid?  Click HERE to create your ULBid
A proof of registration from the ULB will be requested

* In order to obtain credits, the French course must appear on the student's PAE. Please contact your faculty secretariat. 


Summer session

During summertime, ULB Langues offers 60hrs classes for both regular and Erasmus students. To attend these classes, you must pass a level test that allows our teachers  to place you in groups according to your language level.
 

All courses offered by ULB Langues are exclusively for ULB students 


 
For whom?                                                           For regular ULB students and Erasmus students                 
Where does the test take place?                  Online on the UV page : TEST DE NIVEAU
When does the test take place?  11 August 2023 (from 9h00 to 23h55)
Do I have to register to take the test? No, registration for the level test is no longer required. Click HERE to access the test
Course dates A0 à A2-  : From 28 August 2023 to 15 September 2023
A2+ à C1 : From 16 August 2023 to 05 September 2023
Credits No credits for the summer session
Registration fees A0 à A2-: Free
A2+ à C1: 75 € to be paid to the registration department after the results are obtained
No ULBid?  Click HERE to create your ULBid
A proof of registration from the ULB will be requested



FAQ

Are the courses online or in person?

Courses take place in person on the Solbosch Campus. 

Do I have to register for the level test? 

Registration for the placement test is no longer required. You will be able to access the level test directly on the dates notified above.

Is the test compulsory to access the French courses?

Yes. The entrance test will allow our teachers to place you in groups according to your language level.

I don't have my ULB access yet, how do I register for the level test? 

If you do not have a ULBid, click HERE to create one

When and where will the test take place?

30Hrs Course
For the 1st Semester see above
For the 2nd Semester see above

60Hrs Course
For the 1st Semester see above
For the 2nd Semester see above

When do the courses start?

30Hrs Course
For the 1st Semester see above
For the 2nd Semester see above

60Hrs Course
For the 1st Semester see above
For the 2nd Semester see above

What is the cost of the course?

Only the intermediate and advanced summer courses are charged (75€). The annual courses (all levels) are completely free.

Am I eligible for the French courses? 

The French courses offered by ULB Langues are only for ULB students. 

Any question?

Please contact us by mail at Langues.FLE@ulb.be