Courses
About us
The French Institute in Latvia is the Republic of France’s official language and culture centre with 20 years of experience in teaching the French language to the most diverse target audiences.
It is also the only examination centre in Latvia where one can attain internationally recognized diplomas confirming a knowledge of the French language (DFP, DELF-DALF).
Our activities
We offer general French language courses and activities for in-depth language learning in groups and individually and activities for children, adolescents and adults. Based on the common European framework of reference for languages, the courses are offered throughout the year using three learning paces: non-intensive, semi-intensive and intensive. Activities take place in the French language to help course participants get used to a French environment.
Our teachers
We have local teachers and teachers from France at the French Institute, who have specialized in teaching the French language as a foreign language. They regularly upgrade their knowledge and skills with trainings set up by the French institute and its Latvian network.
Extra benefits
Doors to the French culture also open up for you through learning the French language at the French Institute with concerts, exhibitions, mediatheque, francophone get-togethers, story afternoons for children, a scientific cafe, film evenings for cinema lovers – everyone will find something that they like! Join our friendly community!
The French Institute in Latvia offers the following courses (1h = 60 min)
| Type of course | Duration | Time of year | Target audience |
| Non-intensive courses |
48 hours 12 weeks 2×120 min. per week Or 1 x week on Saturdays for 120 min + 120 min |
Autumn and winter sessions |
10-15 or 5-6 in mini group |
| Semi-intensive courses |
48 hours 8 weeks 3×120 min. per week |
Autumn, winter and spring sessions | |
| Intensive courses |
48 hours 4 weeks 4×180 min. per week |
Summer session | |
| Special courses |
9, 12 or 15 hours per course |
Autumn, winter, spring and summer sessions | |
| Semester and non-intensive courses for adolescents |
42 hours 14 weeks 2×90 min. per week |
Autumn and spring sessions | 10-15 |
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42 hours 28 weeks 1×90 min. per week |
Full year study | ||
| Intensive courses for adolescents |
15 hours 2 weeks 5×90 min. per week |
Summer session | |
| Non-intensive courses for children |
32 hours 32 weeks 1×60 min. per week |
Full year study | 10-15 |
| Intensive courses for children |
10-15 hours 2 weeks 5×60 min. per week or 5×90 min. per week |
Summer session | |
| Individual activities | By agreement | At any time | 1-2 |
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Courses for company employees |
By agreement |
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