Want to improve your French, Dutch or English while studying in Brussels? ULB Langues, in collaboration with F9 Languages, offers free language support to help you feel more confident studying and communicating in another language.
ULB Langues - French as a Foreign Language
ULB Langues offers a 60-hour French as a Foreign Language (FLE) course, from beginner to advanced level (Pre-A1 to C1).
Cost: Free.
Where: Solbosch Campus.
Format: In person.
When: First and second semesters.
Credits: No ECTS.
First semester 2026–2027
The mandatory online level test takes place from 14 September at 9 am to 15 September at 11.55 pm. No pre-registration is required for the test.
Welcome session: 21 September, 12–2 pm – Room P1.1.111.
Classes run from:
12 October to 14 December for levels Pre-A1 to A2- (generally twice a week from 5–8 pm).
21 September to 18 December for levels A2+ to C1 (daytime classes; exact times are confirmed after the level test and may clash with your other classes).
Second semester 2026–2027
The mandatory online level test takes place from 1 February at 9 am to 2 February at 11.55 pm via UV.
Welcome session: 8 February, 12–2 pm – Room to be confirmed.
Classes run from:
23 February to 17 April for levels Pre-A1 to A2-
8 February to 14 May for levels A2+ to C1
How to enrol
Make sure you are officially registered at ULB and have your ULBID. Take the mandatory online level test via UV and then check your ULB email for confirmation of your course placement.
Places are limited, so completing the level test does not automatically guarantee a place.
Check the 2026-27 French course information.
Questions? Contact langues.fle@ulb.be.
ULB Langues
Solbosch Campus, Blue area, Building P1 – P3
Email: langues@ulb.be
For more general information, please visit this link.
F9 Languages – DUTCH & ENGLISH
Want to learn or improve your Dutch or English? ULB students can take a free 20-hour language module organised by F9 Languages in collaboration with ULB Langues.
Cost: Free.
Where: Solbosch Campus.
Format: In person.
Levels: A0/A1 to B1.
Credits: No ECTS.
Choose the format that suits you
Monthly courses
Classes take place twice a week for four weeks, from 5.30–8 pm. Several sessions are organised throughout the academic year.
Intensive courses
During university holidays, you can opt for a one-week intensive course, with classes from Monday to Friday.
Check the current calendar for the exact dates and times.
How to enrol
Make sure you are officially registered at ULB and have your ULBID. Log in to the Université Virtuelle (UV), choose Dutch or English, take the level test and register for the course that suits your level and timetable.
You will receive confirmation by email around one week before the course starts.
Courses only take place if at least five students register.
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