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French SLI 2025 - In Person
From conjugating verbs to reading Proust and cooking ratatouille, the Summer Language Institute in French is both intense and intensely rewarding.
If you need to:
Fulfill your language requirement!
If you need to:
Pass your proficiency exam!
Or, perhaps, if you just want to:
Prepare for your adventure in Life!
Then…
French is spoken here!
The Department of French at the University of Virginia is pleased to offer its Summer Language Institute. In the summer of 2025, students can choose from the full 8-week program (12 credits - Intensive Elementary and Intermediate French 1016-2026), or opt for one of the two halves: the first half (6 credits - Intensive Introductory French 1016-1026) or the second half (6 credits - Intensive Intermediate French 2016-2026). Students can select the option that best fits their schedule, proficiency level, and learning goals. This program creates a supportive peer environment, enabling students to quickly develop French language skills.
Pedagogy and Philosophy
In the French SLI, you will develop your ability to communicate in French—orally and in writing, individually and collaboratively—about diverse topics relevant to your world. You will hone your listening and reading comprehension skills, as well as those of speaking and writing. After completing the intermediate level, you are prepared to begin advanced coursework for the French major or minor, and you are ready to travel, study, and engage in internships abroad in order to deepen your command of the French language and understanding of the cultures of the French-speaking world.
What students say about French SLI:
"SLI is a strong and very efficient language acquisition program that I would strongly recommend to everyone."
"The strength of the program is the professors. They were incredible."
"Extremely good staff who make learning an entire language 8 intense weeks actually fun."
Required Textbook:
TBD
Program Structure
Monday through Friday, students meet for three separate but coordinated sessions: morning, afternoon & evening. Attendance in the three sessions is required of all students, regardless of whether they are enrolled for credit or non-credit. Furthermore, every student, regardless of the type of enrollment, must earn a passing grade in each class of the first half of the SLI in order to participate in the second half of the program.
Tentative Daily Schedule:
The program meets five days a week for eight weeks.
Morning 9:00-12:00
Afternoon 1:00-4:00
Evening 4:30-6:30
Check all the available options before applying
Students are strongly encouraged to register for the full 8-week program and complete the intermediate level. The option to apply for the first or second half is also available. The table below provides information on the available options.
| Application Options | Dates | Credits | Language Level |
| Full Program (8 weeks) | June 16 – August 8 | 12 credits | Intensive Elementary and Intermediate (FREN 1016, 1026, 2016, 2026 - 2 years of language) |
| First Half (4 weeks) | June 16 – July 12 | 6 credits | Intensive Elementary (FREN 1016 and FREN 1026 - 1 year of language) |
| Second Half (4 weeks) | July 14 – August 8 | 6 credits | Intensive Intermediate (FREN 2016 and FREN 2026 - 1 year of language) |
2025 Costs
Students in all SLI programs, including the non-credit option, must pay the Institute Fee of $60.00 and the Comprehensive Fee. See Summer Session Housing for information on housing costs. See Dining for Information on meal plans.
| Virginia Resident | Non-Virginia Resident | |
Required Fees Institute Fee Comprehensive Fee |
$60 $475 |
$60 $535 |
| Undergraduate Student Tuition (12 credits) | $470 x 12cr = $5,640 | $1,736 x 12cr = $20,832 |
| Graduate Student Tuition (12 credits) | $551 x 12cr = $6,612 | $1,117 x 12cr = $13,404 |
| Non-Credit Study Option Tuition | $5,640 (8 weeks) $2,820 (4 weeks) | $5,640 (8 weeks) $2,820 (4 weeks) |
Please note that graduate-level tuition applies to current UVA students who will graduate in May, before the start of the SLI.
Contact Information:
Department of French Language and Literature
French SLI Director: Spyridon Simotas
New Cabell Hall, Room 369
(434) 924-7158
