Learn and progress in a foreign language
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The UPF offers introductory and advanced courses in English, French as a foreign language, Spanish, Mandarin and Reo Tahiti.
The language resource center will help you learn and practice these languages.
For all students registered at the UPF, the center provides digital resources that can be consulted remotely, as well as online training courses in English, Spanish and other languages on Global Exam.
Another online resource: a digital media library for all UPF students.
Erasmus Language Support
Online Language support is designed to help participants in the Erasmus + program and the European Solidarity Corps improve their knowledge of the language in which they will be working, studying or volunteering abroad, so that they can make the most of their experience.
Lack of language skills remains one of the main obstacles to participation in European education, training and youth mobility programs. The EU Academy platform enables you to prepare for your mobility or practice during your stay by helping you to improve your knowledge of the language of your host country. Eu academy also offers modules in various fields.
To find out more, click here
English
You need to improve your English to study under the international mobility program: in addition to the compulsory English courses in LMD (Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, PhD) programs, you can benefit from free access to the Global Exam platform, enabling you to work at your own pace and with the support of teachers who guide your learning.
REO Tahiti
Reo Tahiti or Tahitian is the second language spoken in Tahiti, and is the means of communication between populations with different mother tongues. After being banned from schools until 1982, Tahitian is now taught in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools. The language is used daily by over 65 000 speakers in Polynesia and around the world. Tahitian is also used in politics, in Christian worship and in a number of media. The Tahitian Academy has been encouraging the literary use of Tahitian since 1970.
Reo is studied at UPF in the LLCER Polynesian Languages course and in continuing education.
For further information:
Spanish
If you would like to learn Spanish to go on an exchange in a Spanish-speaking partner university, we offer level tests and courses corresponding to the UPF range of Spanish language courses.
Conversation workshops and cultural and linguistic activities in Spanish are organized throughout the academic year.
Mandarin
If you’re planning to study at a Chinese university, or if you’re staying at UPF as part of a mobility program, you can join a course to learn or improve your Chinese. Classes are held at the UPF Confucius Institute.
To find out more: confucius.upf.pf
Buddy program:
Don’t forget the Buddy Program!
Would you like to welcome and facilitate the integration of an international student? Then the buddy program is for you!
You’ll be able to share your culture and practice foreign languages, especially in English, but also help this student integrate and improve his or her French.
More information: Buddy program
French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
You wish to study at UPF as an exchange student.
Please note that most courses are taught in French. A good level of French is recommended in order to study at our university. The required level in French corresponds to levels B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
During your stay at our university, you can take part in an intensive FLE (French as a foreign language) program. The objectives of this program are defined according to the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This program aims to reinforce your practice of the French Language. The approach we have chosen is to work on tasks in real-life situations, in order to improve skills in oral and written comprehension and production. The FLE program is designed to open you up to the language and culture of the French-Speaking world. FLE courses are organized according to levels A1, A2, B1,B2, C1 and C2. Level tests are offered before and during your stay.
Buddy program:
Are you coming from a foreign university as an exchange student and would like to facilitate your integration? Fill in the form and we’ll find the right buddy for you.
This “sponsor/buddy” will help you find your way around and integrate. He or she will also help you discover the local culture, meet new people and practice your French.
UPF Students
The UPF offers introductory and advanced courses in English, French as a foreign language, Spanish, Mandarin and Reo Tahiti.
The language resource center will help you learn and practice these languages.
For all students registered at the UPF, the center provides digital resources that can be consulted remotely, as well as online training courses in English, Spanish and other languages on Global Exam.
Another online resource: a digital media library for all UPF students.
Erasmus Language Support
Online Language support is designed to help participants in the Erasmus + program and the European Solidarity Corps improve their knowledge of the language in which they will be working, studying or volunteering abroad, so that they can make the most of their experience.
Lack of language skills remains one of the main obstacles to participation in European education, training and youth mobility programs. The EU Academy platform enables you to prepare for your mobility or practice during your stay by helping you to improve your knowledge of the language of your host country. Eu academy also offers modules in various fields.
To find out more, click here
English
You need to improve your English to study under the international mobility program: in addition to the compulsory English courses in LMD (Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, PhD) programs, you can benefit from free access to the Global Exam platform, enabling you to work at your own pace and with the support of teachers who guide your learning.
REO Tahiti
Reo Tahiti or Tahitian is the second language spoken in Tahiti, and is the means of communication between populations with different mother tongues. After being banned from schools until 1982, Tahitian is now taught in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools. The language is used daily by over 65 000 speakers in Polynesia and around the world. Tahitian is also used in politics, in Christian worship and in a number of media. The Tahitian Academy has been encouraging the literary use of Tahitian since 1970.
Reo is studied at UPF in the LLCER Polynesian Languages course and in continuing education.
For further information:
Spanish
If you would like to learn Spanish to go on an exchange in a Spanish-speaking partner university, we offer level tests and courses corresponding to the UPF range of Spanish language courses.
Conversation workshops and cultural and linguistic activities in Spanish are organized throughout the academic year.
Mandarin
If you’re planning to study at a Chinese university, or if you’re staying at UPF as part of a mobility program, you can join a course to learn or improve your Chinese. Classes are held at the UPF Confucius Institute.
To find out more: confucius.upf.pf
Buddy program:
Don’t forget the Buddy Program!
Would you like to welcome and facilitate the integration of an international student? Then the buddy program is for you!
You’ll be able to share your culture and practice foreign languages, especially in English, but also help this student integrate and improve his or her French.
More information: Buddy program
Exchange student at UPF
French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
You wish to study at UPF as an exchange student.
Please note that most courses are taught in French. A good level of French is recommended in order to study at our university. The required level in French corresponds to levels B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
During your stay at our university, you can take part in an intensive FLE (French as a foreign language) program. The objectives of this program are defined according to the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This program aims to reinforce your practice of the French Language. The approach we have chosen is to work on tasks in real-life situations, in order to improve skills in oral and written comprehension and production. The FLE program is designed to open you up to the language and culture of the French-Speaking world. FLE courses are organized according to levels A1, A2, B1,B2, C1 and C2. Level tests are offered before and during your stay.
Buddy program:
Are you coming from a foreign university as an exchange student and would like to facilitate your integration? Fill in the form and we’ll find the right buddy for you.
This “sponsor/buddy” will help you find your way around and integrate. He or she will also help you discover the local culture, meet new people and practice your French.