French for Diplomacy and International Relations
Starting from 9 JanEnhance your career prospects and strengthen your professional profile with our online French Diplomacy and International Relations course, open to all learners from A2 level upwards.
Our flexible training programmes equip you with the linguistic, diplomatic, and intercultural skills needed to communicate with confidence in governmental, administrative, and international affairs contexts. They are ideal for career progression, meeting workplace expectations, and strengthening cooperation with francophone institutions and partners.
Members of the Civil Servants Network also benefit from an exclusive extra discount on this course and on our Standard French group courses. (Excluding Live French, and Intensive Premium courses.) To take advantage of this offer, please contact us before registering so we can apply your discount.
More about the course
- Objectives
Strengthen your confidence and language skills to communicate effectively in professional, governmental, and international contexts. This course focuses on practical French for civil service, diplomacy, public administration, and international organisations. - Learning approach
This interactive course builds practical skills for professional and diplomatic contexts through role-plays, debates, and real-world scenarios. Students improve speaking, listening, and writing using authentic materials on themes like diplomacy, media, environment, geopolitics, and global issues, with weekly summaries and resources to reinforce learning. - Resources
Courses follow a structured progression: A2 uses Objectif Diplomatie, B1 and B2 use Affaires Étrangères, and C1 relies entirely on authentic professional materials without a textbook. Multimedia tools such as audio and video are used to support listening comprehension and pronunciation. - Tutor
Classes are led by experienced native French tutors with a background in teaching professionals from the civil service, diplomacy, and public administration. - Book a level assessment for further advice and to find the right level for you here.
Upon registration, you will be awarded a complimentary membership to enjoy films at our cinemas, books at our library, online perks, and more.
Contact us for more information and registration: institutions@institut-francais.org.uk
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