An intensive French-language foundation year that prepares non-French-speaking students for SUAD French-taught Licence programmes.
An intensive French-as-a-foreign-language programme run by the FLE department of the School of Arts and Humanities. Students progress through CEFR levels (assessed by coefficients and contact hours, not ECTS) until they reach the B2 level required to enter a French-taught Licence.
Placement by diagnostic assessment; duration depends on starting level.
Prepares students linguistically and academically for entry to SUAD French-taught Licence degrees.
A preparatory (non-degree) programme delivered by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi; feeds into CAA-accredited Licence degrees awarded by Sorbonne Universite.
Award
Foundation Year (French language)
Start Date
September (annual intake)
Typical Offer
A secondary-school diploma; designed for non-French speakers
Duration
1 year
Qualification
Foundation
Subject Area
Foundation
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 48,700/yr
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 200. Deadline in late August (21 August 2026) for the September intake.