The Diploma in French Language for Higher Studies (DiFLHiS) is a special program designed by Centre Zenith as a foundation course to help students from non-French speaking countries acquire...
The Diploma in French Language for Higher Studies (DiFLHiS) is a special program designed by Centre Zenith as a foundation course to help students from non-French speaking countries acquire the academic skills necessary to succeed in the French education environment and to learn French up to the level required for studying at French universities (B2 level).
Over the course of one year, international students will develop and refine the academic skills necessary to succeed in the French education system. They will learn French up to the level required for admission to a French university and will take the DCL/DELF test for the B2 level. By the end of the program, students will be prepared to pursue higher studies at a French university and will have achieved the fluency necessary to succeed in their studies.
Additionally, Our foundation program will equip students with the skills necessary to integrate into French social life more smoothly and to find part-time employment more easily. Upon completion of the program, students will have a distinct advantage over other international students from non-French speaking countries when seeking internships or jobs.
Additionally, our foundation program will significantly reduce the cost of studying in France for students from non-French speaking countries. With our foundation program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a work-study program, known as Alternance, once they are comfortable with French from the second year. This allows them to earn a salary while continuing their studies, without needing to pay any tuition fees.
The program is 600 hours long and will take place over 40 weeks, starting on 1 October 2026. Classes will be held for 15 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, with 3 hours of class per day. There will be two holiday breaks: a 2-week break during Christmas and New Year's, and a 1-week break during Ascension. Each class will consist of 5 - 12 students. Tuition for the full 600-hour programme is €7,200. The DELF B2 exam fee of €150 is not included and is paid separately.
Attendance and punctuality will be important. Students who successfully pass the exam will receive a DCL/DELF B2 certificate by the end of their academic year with us.
Centre Zenith holds the Label Qualité FLE and is an official DELF–DALF exam centre, so you prepare for your exam and sit it with us.
To enroll in this program, please fill out our enrollment form. After reviewing your application, we may (or may not) contact you for an interview. If your application is approved, you will be asked to make a down payment towards the tuition fees.
VISA APPLICATION: Once you have received our Attestation d'inscription following the payment of fees, you can apply for your visa, if you need a student visa to come to France.
France is known for offering one of the best work-life balances, a rich historical patrimony and cultural life, stunning architecture, world-renowned gastronomy, an excellent road and public transport system, quality public healthcare and schooling, and a vibrant nightlife with a young population. These features all contribute to the fulfilling and enriching life experience that France has to offer.
France’s world-renowned education system offers advanced technical and managerial studies, attracting international students globally as one of the top four study destinations.
Students benefit from subsidised rates for rent, food and travel, allowing them to fully explore life as a young person in France.
Students can work up to 964 hours per year, enabling them to finance a large part of their life here, if not all of it, themselves.
The one-year study program at Centre Zenith is designed to prepare you to pursue higher education at French universities, while also helping you achieve a B2 level in French that will enhance your career prospects and social life in France.
Furthermore, we will assist you in finding part-time employment and accommodation, which are two of the biggest challenges faced by international students here. You won’t have to face these challenges alone.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FOUNDATION PROGRAM - DiFLHiS
