In the INALCO's DU Passerelle, there are approximately 270 hours of French classes in the first year (from B1 to B2).

You will have classes for 20 hours per week, from September to May.

It is also possible to take optional courses in oriental languages and civilizations offered by INALCO.

You will take exams to obtain a University Diploma, and each year of the DU Passerelle grants access to a diploma.

In the second year (from B2 to C1), there are 9 hours of French classes per week. You will have the option to start a bachelor's degree or pursue another program concurrently, such as international relations or international business (starting from the second year of the bachelor's degree).

During the training, you will:

• discover university life in France: being a student, the organization of courses and exams, what degrees and courses exist, learning to take notes during lectures and revise outside of class, giving presentations, preparing for exams…
• participate in a computer workshop,
• have tutoring with other students (individual lessons),
• pair up with students who are learning your native language.
• have access to the BULAC (University Library of Languages and Civilizations).

The French higher education system is complex.

During the training, professionals individually support each student to reflect on their academic and professional project, according to their possibilities.

The training program offers:

• help with writing your CV and cover letters,
• advice on how to register for the training courses that interest you,
• individual tutoring by a teacher,
• a tandem with other students (discussion, mentoring...),
• a psychological support service if needed,
• the possibility of follow-up with a clinical psychologist outside of the university.

You will have access to various activities during the training:

- Writing workshop,

- Multilingual theater workshop,

- Cultural outings,

- Sports office of INALCO and Paris Diderot University.

• Application process: visit the application website for a University Diploma in Bridging Programs in Île-de-France
• Application dates (generally months): April and May
• Contacts: Sophie Hohmann, head of the DU Passerelle program (sophie.hohmann@inalco.fr) and Luckas Catojo, coordinator of the DU Passerelle program (du-passerelle@inalco.fr)

After submitting your application, if your file is accepted, you will receive an email with an invitation for an interview.