Alalamia French Language Programme (A1 to B2)
This programme takes you from your very first words of French to an independent upper-intermediate level. Each stage follows the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference, building listening, speaking, reading and writing in balance, while a dedicated conversation and pronunciation course helps you sound natural and speak with ease. You finish able to study, work and socialise in French with confidence.
Complete beginners and returning learners who want a clear route to fluency, students planning to study in French-speaking countries, and professionals whose work involves French-speaking partners, organisations or clients.
What you receive: Alalamia certificate in French Language (A1 to B2), issued on successful completion of all five courses and the final assessment.
- Communicate in everyday situations, from introductions and directions to shopping and travel
- Understand the main points of conversations, broadcasts and texts on familiar and work topics
- Write clear emails, descriptions and short opinion pieces with accurate grammar
- Speak with natural pronunciation and intonation and take part confidently in discussions
- Express and defend a point of view on a range of topics at upper-intermediate (B2) level
The courses, in order
198 training hours · 5 courses
- Foundation
General French A1
World Languages
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General French A2
World Languages
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General French B1
World Languages
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French Conversation and Pronunciation
World Languages
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General French B2
World Languages
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How the diploma runs
Five courses taken in sequence through levels A1, A2 and B1, followed by the conversation and pronunciation course and then B2. Learners with prior French can join at the right level after a short placement test. Study in an evening or weekend cohort in Damascus, join live online classes, or arrange the programme privately for a team. The full programme runs for roughly 20 to 26 weeks and ends with a final assessment covering all four skills, including a spoken presentation.
Questions and answers
An Alalamia diploma is our own award. It shows that you completed a planned programme of several courses with us, passed its practical assessments and met the attendance requirement. An international certification is awarded by the vendor or awarding body after you pass its official exam. Many of our diplomas prepare you for such a certification, but the certification itself is earned through that exam, not through the diploma.
No. The diploma fee covers training and course materials. Exam fees are separate and are paid directly to the exam provider. We will tell you which exam applies and what it involves. Many exams can be sat at our Authorised Test Centre for Pearson VUE and Prometric in Mazzeh, and we confirm the exact exam before you book.
Yes. You can start with the first course of a diploma and continue at your own pace, or take a single course on its own. Each completed course earns an Alalamia certificate, and the courses you complete count towards the diploma if you decide to finish it later.
Yes, instalments are possible and are agreed in writing before you start. Quotes are given in writing in US dollars. Payment is made at our office and you always receive a receipt. Your place is confirmed once your registration form is complete and we have received the first payment or agreed instalment.
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