Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès – DEFLE

The Département d’Études du Français Langue Étrangère, usually called DEFLE, is the French language department at Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès. It offers a university diploma route for international students who want to spend an academic period studying French. The department also runs a summer university, giving learners a separate way to study French in Toulouse when the full university calendar does not suit their plans.

French university diplomas

The Diplôme Universitaire d’Études Françaises, or DUEF, is organised by proficiency level. The department lists study at A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. These labels help a student already using French distinguish a course that consolidates everyday communication from an advanced stage of university-level language study. Entry follows a university application process. A prospective student should therefore look at the application period for the intended year and the entry requirements for the relevant level before arranging a move to Toulouse.

The Jean Jaurès campus

DEFLE is based at 5 Allées Antonio Machado, with its department office on the first floor of building 31. The summer university and the diploma courses belong to the same campus. When comparing the options, look at the teaching calendar, the intended level and whether the aim of the stay is summer practice or a university diploma.