Learn French at the university La Rochelle Université > International > Learn french > Learn French at the university Published on 5 September 2019 - updated on 24 January 2023 Located in La Rochelle, a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean, the University Institute of Languages – French as a Foreign Language (IUL-FLE) offers foreign students the opportunity to learn French. The University Institute of Languages – French as a Foreign Language (IUL-FLE) The University Institute of Languages – French as a Foreign Language (IUL-FLE) is an integral part of La Rochelle Université. It offers French classes to international students wishing to improve their level of expression and understanding. The courses promote the acquisition of linguistic knowledge, of course (vocabulary, spelling, grammar), without forgetting the cultural aspects. “La Rochelle Université provides quality teaching, educational innovation and personalized support for students throughout their course. Our goal is to accompany you as you learn French (both oral and written) so that our culture and also the university environment become familiar to you. We wish you a warm welcome and every success in your projects !” Christelle Monteiro, Head of Department French as a foreign language To perfect your command of the French language and learn more about French culture, the CUFLE offers a rich and varied range of courses : Degree in French Language Summer School University Diploma in French as a foreign language French lessons for PhD students Qualité FLE Label The IUL-FLE has been awarded the French Foreign Language Quality Label, which is a French label that guarantees the quality of language teaching and services offered by French as a foreign language centres. Created in 2007, the French as a Foreign Language (FLE) Quality label is awarded by the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture and Communication.