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With DU Passerelle Espoir - Université de Poitiers

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Where is it?
Learn French at university in Poitiers
What is it?
A University Diploma (DU) Passerelle allows beneficiaries of subsidiary or temporary protection, refugees and stateless persons, to have a better level of French to study in France.
This 273-hour DU Passerelle ESPOIR (HOPE) training course offers:
- French courses,
- Activities,
- Support to build your academic and professional project in France...
There are around 40 similar training courses in France. This sheet deals with the training of the University of Poitiers.
> To find out more about the DU Passerelle: see the Refugees.info file
Why is it interesting?
In the DU Passerelle Espoir, there are between 272 and 274 hours of French lessons.
You will have classes approximately 18 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
You will have to sit exams to obtain a University Diploma.
It is also possible to take the DELF/TCF at the end of the training (extra charge).
During the course, you will learn about university in France: what it's like to be a student, how courses and exams are organized, what diplomas and training courses exist, how to take notes during classes and review them outside of class, how to make presentations, how to prepare for exams, etc.
- “French for university purposes” option (from B2)
- Language tutoring with university students
- Outdoor course (at C1).
The French higher education system is complex.
During the training, professionals individually support each student to reflect on the academic and professional project, depending on the possibilities.
Professionals also help you write your CVs and cover letters, and apply for courses that interest you.
- “Building your professional project” workshop
- Group and then individual meetings with the university's guidance counselors.
You will have access to different activities during the training:
- theater workshop
- radio workshop
- cultural outings (cinema, theater, museum, etc.)
- sports activities offered by the university's Sports Degree students
- access to university sports activities.
How to do it?
- Registration procedures: Visit the university website to find out how to register.
- Application dates (general months): March to June
- Contact: etudiantsrefugies@univ-poitiers.fr
After submitting your application, if your file is accepted, you will receive an email with an invitation for a placement test.
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