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TERM 2 2026 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

Below, is the schedule available for Term 2 – 2026. Please note that the different variations in one level (e.g Basic 1A, 1B, 1C & 1D) suggests the different schedules available for the same level and not sublevels of Basic 1. In addition, classes are offered in Nairobi time.

Class schedules

** United Nations Language Framework

Note. Basic 1, 2, 3, etc. are the sub-levels of UNLF I.

Intermediate 1, 2, etc. are the sub-level of UNLF II.

Advanced 1, 2, etc. are the sub-levels UNLF III.

To find more on the UNLF, kindly visit the Language Programme website here.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Click below to download the registration form

Term 2 French registration form

Once filled, kindly send your complete registration form to unon-hrms-languageprogramme@un.org

FRENCH PLACEMENT TEST

If you are not a complete beginner, please proceed to download and complete the below linked placement test. Once done, revert to unon-hrms-languageprogramme@un.org

Placement Test

ONLINE/WEBEX COURSE

French Language Specialized Course on Sustainable Development Goal 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
French Language Specialized Course on Sustainable Development Goal 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
French Language Specialized Course on Sustainable Development Goal 13. Climate Action

For the Online/Webex course, please register here

MEET THE TEACHERS

CHANTAL FIAFERANA

LANGUAGE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Bonjour! I am Chantal Fiaferana, originally from

Madagascar, went for my studies in France, came to

Nairobi – Kenya 30 years ago after graduating in French linguistic and phonetic, to start my first job at the UN as a French language teacher, and have taken the challenge to oversee the Language Program coordination few years ago.

My journey with the students is amazing and I am so

grateful for their enthusiasm, participation and willingness to learn more even after completing with their last level of class, to join advanced conversation class. The students get to know each other, will laugh together with their mistakes without taking it personally and made even our journey so memorable.

As you are reading this short presentation, come along to enjoy the journey with us.

À bientôt!

VIRGINIE VULLIERMET

I am French and I live in France, in the Alps.

An Optician by trade, I’ve volunteered as a French teacher to migrants for several years when I’m not taking care of the eyes of the French population.

With time, I have gained solid teaching experience, especially with adults of all levels in general and business French.

Before working for UNON Language Programme, I taught mainly in France and Italy.

I hold several degrees in didactic of French as a foreign language and linguistic policies. Currently, I am pursuing a MA linguistic curriculums design.

I enjoy teaching and sharing my love for French language and culture, French gastronomy is one of my favorite topics. When I’m not in the classroom or improving my skills, I love traveling, discovering other cultures, skiing, practicing yoga, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

GWENAELLE BEAUCHEMIN

My name is Beauchemin Gwenaelle I have been teaching French for almost two decades now, to both adults and children.

I love teaching languages as it opens up doors into seeing the world differently. In the class we often enjoy sharing our cultural differences and similarities.

“Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things but learning another way to think about things.”

Flora Lewis

HAUDE LE BARS

Hi there!

My name is Haude Le Bars, I have been teaching French at UNON since 2015, face to face first, then online via Teams and Skype from 2017 up to now.

I live now permanently in France, after some thirty years spent with my family abroad, in Africa and Asia.

I take a deep interest in environmental challenges and in stimulating human innovations.

I love exchanging with French language learners from all over the world.

Welcome to you all in French language learning!

SARAH BONHOMME

My name is Sarah. I was born and raised in Paris. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education and specialize in teaching French as a foreign language.

I’ve had the opportunity to live in different countries and continents to teach French. I have taught at all levels and to all audiences. I currently live in Tanzania.

Thanks to the wonderful exchanges I have with my students, I travel every day!

I love nature, camping and long walks with my dog. I do yoga every day and like to read at least one book a week. Please feel free to share your reading with me!