French courses for all levels
Register for the next French courses organised by the Institute! We offer different types of courses according to your level: beginner, intermediate, preparation for the DELF B2 and TCF exams, private lessons or even Kinyarwanda lessons!
All our courses are held at the Institute’s Language Centre, during the week or at the weekend. You will find a list of all courses and the possibility to register directly online.
We are also available at the reception of the Language Centre to give you information and guide you to the course that best suits you. Whatever your level or need, we have a course for you!
How to register?
Registration for our courses is only possible at the reception of our Language Centre or online via your student account
I have never learned French before.
Choose the complete French course for beginners (either during the week or on Saturdays) and start a new adventure!
You can register online by creating your student account, or at the reception desk of the French institute.
I am a student at the French Institute of Rwanda.
At the end of each session, connect to your personal account and register to the level above.
I have already taken French classes, but I am not a student at the French Institute of Rwanda.
Then choose the French course for all levels (either weekdays or Saturdays) and start a new adventure! You can register online by creating your online student account, or on site at the Language Centre reception.
After registering, take the free placement test to see in which class you would feel most comfortable according to your level.
Current course sessions
Last update : 17.02.26
Kinyarwanda course
Kinyarwanda course level 1 and 3
- Dates: from February, 23rd to March, 31st
- Registration: from January, 30th to February, 14th
- Hours of teaching: 20 hours
- Schedules: Tuesday and Friday from 18h to 20h (level 1) Monday and Thursday (level 3)
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Price: 55 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: teacher's Kinyarwanda textbook - 30 000 RWF
Adult courses
Adult course - Morning (full beginner available !)
- Dates: from February, 23rd to April, 2nd
- Registration: from January, 30th to February, 14th
- Hours of teaching: 36 hours
- Schedules: Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to noon.
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Price: 90 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: Cosmopolite handbook - 36 500 RWF (extra, given on the first day of the course)
- Not a full beginner ? Take the placement test first !
Adult Course - Evening
- Dates: from February, 23rd to April, 2nd
- Registration: from January, 30th to February, 14th
- Hours of teaching: 36 hours
- Schedules: Classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 18h to 20h.
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Price: 90 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: Cosmopolite handbook - 36 500 RWF (extra, given on the first day of the course)
- Not a full beginner ? Take the placement test first !
Adult course - Saturday
- Dates: from February, 28th to April, 4th
- Registration: from January, 30th to February, 14th
- Hours of teaching: 24 hours
- Schedules: Classes are held on Saturdays, from 9h to 13h (13h to 17h on Umuganda)
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Price: 72 000 RWF
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Material required for this course: Cosmopolite handbook - 36 500 RWF (extra, given on the first day of the course)
- Not a full beginner ? Take the placement test first !
Conversation courses (level B1 minimum)
- Dates: from February, 24th to March, 31st
- Registration: from January, 30th to February, 14th (mandatory level test before registration)
- Hours of teaching: 15 hours
- Schedules: Classes are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 18h to 19h30.
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Price: 45 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: None
- New here ? Take the placement test first !
Children courses
Children courses - Beginner
- Dates: from February, 28th to April, 4th
- Registration: from January, 30th to February, 14th
- Hours of teaching: 18 hours
- Schedules: Classes are held on Saturdays, from 13h to 16h
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Price: 54 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: None
Children courses - Intermediate to advanced
- Dates: from February, 28th to April, 4th
- Registration: from January, 30th to February, 14th
- Hours of teaching: 18 hours
- Schedules: Classes are held on Saturdays, from 9h to 12h (13h to 16h on Umuganda)
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Price: 54 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: None
Teenagers courses - Intermediate
- Dates: from February, 28th to April, 4th
- Registration: from January, 30th to February, 14th
- Hours of teaching: 18 hours
- Schedules: Classes are held on Saturdays, from 9h to 12h (13h to 16h on Umuganda)
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Price: 54 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: None
Private courses
Learn French
- If you have a busy schedule and want to make rapid progress in French, this learning option is for you! Your teacher can come to your office or host you at the Institute, depending on your possibilities.
Price:
1 person – 20 000 RWF / hour
2 people – 30 000 RWF / hour
3 people – 40 000 RWF / hour
(transport fees apply if you’re learning outside of IFR)
Professional courses
Learn Kinyarwanda
- If you have a busy schedule and want to make rapid progress in Kinyarwanda, this learning option is for you! Your teacher can come to your office or host you at the Institute, depending on your possibilities.
Price:
1 person – 20 000 RWF / hour
2 people – 30 000 RWF / hour
3 people – 40 000 RWF / hour
(transport fees apply if you’re learning outside of IFR)
French for professionnals
- For professionals and companies, we offer tailor-made training according to your specific objectives. Our teachers can come to your place of work or welcome you at the institute, depending on your availability.
Price: 40 000 RWF / hour
(transport fees apply if you’re learning outside of IFR)
Methodology course : DELF B2
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Increase your chances of passing the exam and complete your professional project or studies!
Ensure your success in the DELF B2
- During this course, you will receive advice, exercises and personalised corrections to prepare you for the DELF B2 exam session. For 5 weeks, a teacher will accompany you and help you to progress in order to pass the exam with complete peace of mind.
- Dates: from June, 9th to July, 14th 2026
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Registration: from April, 15th to May, 15th
If your payment isn't received before the deadline stated in the invoice, your spot will be attributed to someone in the waiting list - Hours of teaching: 30 hours
- Schedules: Classes are held on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 17h30 to 20h30pm.
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Price: 70 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: None
Methodology course : TCF Canada
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Increase your chances of passing the exam and complete your professional project or studies!
Ensure your success in the TCF
- During this course, you will receive advice, exercises and personalised corrections to prepare you for the TCF exam session. For 5 lessons, a teacher will accompany you and help you to progress in order to pass the exam with complete peace of mind.
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Dates:
Prépa TCF - 3 : from Mars, 13th to March, 31th
Prépa TCF - 4 : from June, 2nd to June, 16th
Prépa TCF - 5 : from July, 14th to July, 28th -
Registration:
Prépa TCF - 3 : from February, 1st to February, 28th
Prépa TCF - 4 : from April, 18th to May, 22nd
Prépa TCF - 5 : from June, 1st to June, 30th
If your payment isn't received before the deadline stated in the invoice, your spot will be attributed to someone in the waiting list - Hours of teaching: 15 hours
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Schedules:
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 17h30 to 20h30.
Group A : 17h-20h
Group B : 17h30-20h30 - Duration: 5 lessons
- Price: 50 000 RWF
- Material required for this course: None
All our sessions available in 2026
We organise several course sessions throughout the year. Below is a list of all the sessions planned for 2026 and their respective registration periods:
Session
Course type
Session dates
Registration period
Session 1
All levels & ages
January, 5th – February, 16th 2026
December, 1st – December, 19th 2025
Session 2
All levels & ages
February, 23rd – April, 4th 2026
January, 30th – February, 14th 2026
Session 3
All levels & ages
April, 18th – June, 1st 2026
March, 20th – April, 3rd 2026
Session 4
All levels & ages
June, 6th – July, 27th 2026
May, 20th – June, 3rd 2026
Session 5
All levels & ages
September, 12th – October, 22nd 2026
August, 31st – September, 9th 2026
Session 6
All levels & ages
October, 31st – December, 12th 2026
October, 14th – October, 28th 2026
Prépa DELF B2 – 1
Adults level B2
January, 16th – February, 17th 2026
December, 1st – December, 19th 2025
Prépa DELF B2 – 2
Adults level B2
June, 9th – July, 14th 2026
April, 15th – May, 15th 2026
Prépa DELF B2 – 3
Adults level B2
October, 9th – November, 11th 2026
August, 15th – September, 17th 2026
Prépa TCF – 1
Adults level B2
January, 20th – February, 3rd 2026
December, 1st – January, 14th 2026
Prépa TCF – 2
Adults level B2
February, 17th – March, 3rd 2026
January, 1st – January, 30th 2026
Prépa TCF – 3
Adults level B2
March, 13th – March, 27th 2026
February, 1st – February, 28th 2026
Prépa TCF – 4
Adults level B2
June, 2nd – June, 16th 2026
April, 18th – May, 22nd 2026
Prépa TCF – 5
Adults level B2
July, 14th – July, 28th 2026
June, 1st – June, 30th 2026
Prépa TCF – 6
Adults level B2
August, 18th – September, 1st 2026
July, 1st – July, 31st 2026
Prépa TCF – 7
Adults level B2
September, 15th – Sept, 29th 2026
August, 17th – September, 6th 2026
Prépa TCF – 8
Adults level B2
Octobre, 20th – November, 3rd 2026
September, 1st – Sept, 30th 2026
Prépa TCF – 9
Adults level B2
November, 17th – December, 1st 2026
October, 1st – October, 30th 2026