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French A1

Begin your French journey. Master foundational phonetics, essential vocabulary, and conversational ease for social dialogues.

Framework Standard

CEFR A1 Aligned

Academic Duration

12 Weeks (48 Academic Hours)

Cohort Limit

Max 15 Students

Target Preparation

DELF A1 / TCF A1

Academic Profile

Course Overview & Educational Mission

Dreaming of pursuing world-class university degrees in France or Belgium, immigrating to Canada through Express Entry and Quebec skilled migration programs, or working with international diplomatic missions and NGOs? Mastering the French language from Sri Lanka begins with building an authentic CEFR foundation grounded in pristine phonetics and communicative confidence.

The French A1 program at Skilledge Institute of Higher Education is designed strictly around the CEFR framework and benchmarked for the official DELF A1 and TCF examinations administered by Alliance Française de Colombo. From your very first lecture, scholars master French phonetic nuances (nasal vowels, liaisons, and silent letters), fundamental grammatical frameworks (present tense, gender agreement, question formulation), listening comprehension with authentic native audio, and interactive dialogue for daily personal and social encounters.

Whether you are a Sri Lankan student aiming for Canadian permanent residency points, applying for tuition-subsidized universities in France, or boosting your credentials for global corporate roles, our small seminar cohorts of max 15 students guarantee intensive faculty interaction, individualized pronunciation corrections, and 24/7 digital LMS access to exercises and past paper practice.

All our lecturers and instructors are distinguished graduates of premier Sri Lankan state universities (such as the University of Kelaniya, University of Colombo, and University of Peradeniya), with senior faculty members currently living, studying, and working across France, Canada (Quebec), and Switzerland. They provide direct international cultural immersion, visa guidance, and exam mentorship tailored specifically for Sri Lankan scholars.

Program Curriculum & Competencies

Instructional Focus & Core Highlights

Explore what you will learn and master throughout this course:

Develop authentic French pronunciation through targeted phonetic drills, mastering nasal vowels (an, in, on), silent terminal consonants, liaisons, and accent marks (é, è, ê, ç).

Admissions Advisory

Small Seminar Cohorts & Faculty Guidance

All classes are strictly capped at 15 students to ensure direct faculty speaking time, individualized progress monitoring, and continuous digital campus LMS access.

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French A1
CEFR A1

French A1

Faculty of Modern Languages & Executive Communication

PrerequisiteNone (Complete Beginner)
Duration12 Weeks (48 Academic Hours)
Cohort SizeMax 15 Students
Intake StatusAugust 2026 Intake Open
LMS Portal24/7 Digital Access
Campus Inquiries:

Need advice selecting between A1 and A2?

+94 72 122 5000info@sihe.edu.lk
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