Initial distance learning

• What are the admission requirements for distance learning courses?

  Please refer to the "applications and registrations" page on our website Apply and register for a degree course, details will be communicated on the application platform shortly.

• Are there any prerequisites in terms of knowledge or skills?

  If you wish to enroll in beginner courses (e.g. Diplôme d'initiation à la langue arabe, Diplôme de langue niveau 1, Diplôme de langue et de civilisation niveau 1), no prior knowledge of the chosen language is required.
  If you already have a certain level and wish to enroll in DL2/DLC2 or DL3/DLC3, you can contact the course leader directly to take a placement test.

• What are the deadlines for submitting my application for admission?

  The dates will be published on the Applications page as soon as the admission period opens. For detailed information on each course, please consult the relevant pages directly.

• What special features should international students be aware of?

  Important information (French language levels, application procedure, tuition fees, etc.) can be found on this site: Apply for a degree course

• How can I register for distance learning courses?

For information on registration (required documents, calendar, online payment, etc.) See  Administrative registration and Pedagogical registration.

• Is registration only online?

Yes, registration is online, with access via the pages listed above. However, if you have any difficulty, please do not hesitate to contact us: Click here to show mail address and Click here to show mail address.

• Is there a specific registration period or continuous registration?

Yes, the periods are specified on each language page accessible via this page.

• What should I do if I encounter technical problems while registering?

If you encounter any difficulties while registering, you can contact us at Click here to show mail address.

• What teaching methods are used in distance learning courses?

The methods are specified on each language page accessible via this page.

• Are courses entirely online or do they include face-to-face sessions?

It depends on each course, whether comodal or bimodal. In fact, some courses offer monthly face-to-face sessions.

For detailed information on each course, please consult the corresponding pages directly via this page.

• What platforms are used to follow courses and interact with teachers?

Teachers often use Zoom to give synchronous courses and Moodle as a teaching and learning platform.

For detailed information on each course, please visit the relevant pages directly via this page.

• On average, how long does it take to complete a distance-learning course?

In the case of institutional degrees, the average duration is one year for each degree (e.g. DL1 in Burmese lasts 1 year and so on for DL2, DL3). In the case of the International Master of Armenian Studies, the duration is 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2).

• Are the courses organized in modules, and what is the pace of work?

Each course requires a different pace of work. You can consult the training pages directly via this page.

• What is the cost of a distance learning course?

Rates are displayed on this page for all distance learning courses at Inalco.

• What payment options are available (payment in instalments, scholarships, etc.)?

Tariffs and exemption terms are specified on our site, on this page: School fees: rates, exemption, cancellation, refund.

The various scholarships and grants from which students can benefit (subject to conditions) are detailed in Scholarships and social assistance

• Am I enrolled in a program that awards a diploma, certification, or certificate of competence?

It depends on each course. For degree courses, Inalco offers:

- National diploma: International Master of Armenian Studies (IMAS)

- Institutional diploma (including Diploma of Language, Diploma of Language and Civilization and Diploma of Civilization): Arabic, Burmese, Estonian, Modern Hebrew, Lithuanian, Malagasy, Slovak, Rromani, Tibetan, Islamology.

Inalco also offers non-degree courses: Inuktitut distance learning for French speakers, a Vietnamese course (Investing and working in Vietnam).

• Is the certification obtained recognized by companies and institutions?

Our national diplomas are state-controlled, accredited and referenced on the répertoire national des certifications professionnelles - RNCP. The diplomas awarded by Inalco are also recognized by numerous organizations and companies that place their trust in us, and in some cases are even partners of our establishment.

• Is it possible to validate my prior learning or receive credit for courses already taken?

The procedure for applying for validation of prior learning is detailed on our website: Application for validation of prior learning (VAC).

• How can I obtain an official copy of my diploma or certification once the program has ended?

The diplomas obtained are made available by the schooling department, and students are informed of collection dates by email. Further details: Diploma collection.

• How to access libraries or online resources during training?

The Bibliothèque universitaire des Langues et civilisation (BULAC) has paper, online and heritage collections. You can access information on these different resources here: A whole world of resources

• Are there forums or discussion groups to exchange ideas with other students?

Exchange forums are provided on Moodle. Created by teachers to facilitate classroom exchanges and discussions, they can be accessed as required once pedagogical registration has been finalized.

• Is there any administrative support for distance students?

Yes, distance students will be supported. For more information, please contact us: Click here to show mail address

• What are the career prospects after completing this course?

Inalco's courses offer countless career opportunities, mainly in teaching, translation, interpreting, multilingual engineering, international relations, tourism or cultural mediation. The press, publishing and communications sectors also employ language graduates.

Having a command of one or more languages is also an asset when it comes to working in the humanitarian sector. To benefit from a wider range of job opportunities, it is advisable to complement your language training with a specialization, for example in law, communication or business.

Inalco supports its students in their professional integration with a number of actions, detailed on our website: Preparing to enter the job market

• Do distance learning students have the same opportunities for internships or work placements as face-to-face students?

Degree courses with a total hourly volume of at least 200 course hours over the year are eligible for an internship agreement. More details: Internship agreements

All students enrolled in the program are offered the opportunity to join the workforce. These include appointments with an advisor, access to a Jobteaser career space and a strong Alumni network. More details: Preparing to enter the job market