Languages at Leicester
French
With around 200 million speakers across the world, French is one of the commonest - and hence most useful - languages. The International Organization of Francophonie has 56 member states and governments, with a primary objective to promote its teaching. French is also the only language other than English spoken on five continents (as well as benefiting from being one of the principal languages of the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, the WTO and the International Olympic Committee). In total, French as a foreign language is the second most frequently taught language in the world after English.
French Beginners Level 1*
Apply for French Beginners Level 1 Fast Track
French Post-beginners Level 2*
Apply for French Post-beginners Level 2 Fast Track
French Intermediate Level 3*
Apply for French Intermediate Level 3 Fast Track
French Upper-intermediate Level 4*
French Advanced Level 5*
French Post-advanced Level 6*
Apply for French Proficiency Level 7*
*(These courses will be available from Autumn 2026. Registration will open in mid-July.)
Conversational courses
Apply for Online French Conversation Level Elementary A2+
Apply for Online French Conversation Level Intermediate B1+
Apply for Online French Conversation Level Advanced B2+