DSA: Diplôme Supérieur d'Aptitude à l'enseignement du FLE (Higher diploma in teaching French as a foreign language)

Public

International students wishing to train in FLE didactics.

Required level

Baccalauréat or equivalent diploma
DELF B2 (80%) or DUEF B2 (mention AB)

Registration

Anyone interested in this diploma course can apply by sending a CV and covering letter to the DSA Manager.
International students must hold a baccalaureate or equivalent diploma from their country of origin. They must enclose with their application documents attesting to their language level.

Objectives

- Acquire an initial professional qualification in teaching FLE while perfecting your command of the French language
- Possibility of continuing to Master 1 FLE (if you have a Licence 3).

Educational content

- Methodology and pedagogy of FLE 
• Observation of teaching activities
- Introduction to French linguistics
- Learning assessment
• Analyzing Literary Texts in French as a Foreign Language Classes
- Phonetics
• Knowledge and teaching of grammar
- Digital tools and resources
- Language improvement
• “Speaking French Aloud” Workshop (theater)

Diploma

Students obtain a university diploma "Diplôme Supérieur d'Aptitude à l'Enseignement du Français Langue Étrangère" on successful completion, as well as a transcript of grades.
NB : This diploma is equivalent to the DU FLE for access to the Master 1 FLES after acceptance of the application by the recruitment committee.
Published on March 3, 2017
Updated on August 31, 2026