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Whether you’re preparing for international travel, working with French-speaking clients or simply pursuing a personal goal, learning French opens the door to meaningful global connections. The French Language Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education offers a flexible, college-level curriculum designed for busy adult learners.
Through our engaging, self-paced French courses and a proficiency test, this program helps you build practical communication skills while earning a recognized credential that showcases your commitment and achievement.
Learning Outcomes
- Build foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing French
- Apply common verb tenses and grammatical structures to communicate clearly in everyday situations
- Interpret and respond to spoken and written French across a range of real-life contexts
- Compare cultural norms and practices in French-speaking regions through authentic video and readings
- Create short presentations, dialogues and narratives that reflect growing language proficiency
- Demonstrate intermediate-level oral proficiency through the ACTFL OPIc assessment
Courses
To get started, simply enroll in your first course. Earn the certificate by completing a minimum of French III & IV and Intermediate French I-IV, plus the ´¡°ä°Õ¹ó³¢Ìý°¿±Ê±õ³¦.Ìý°Õ³ó±ðÌýACTFL OPIc assessment is taken after the required courses are complete.
| CORE COURSES | Spring | Summer | Fall | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French I | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| French II | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| French III | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| French IV | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| Intermediate French I | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| Intermediate French II | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| Intermediate French III | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||
| Intermediate French IV | Online – Register anytime | $399 | ||