Language Centre

Discover the range of courses we offer to improve your communication skills in a multilingual, multicultural context
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Languages offered

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Develop and strengthen your communicative competence at the EPFL Language Centre

Other languages:
Language Centre UNIL

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Practical information

  • Dates and deadlines
  • Registering online
  • Access to courses and details of fees (if applicable)
  • FAQs

Pedagogical approach

Explore…

  • The Language Centre’s approach
  • Course structure and types of courses
  • Resources 
  • How to highlight your achievements

Levels / Language tests

  • What language level is required for studying at EPFL?
  • Tests organized by the Language Centre
  • Recommendations for progress
  • CEFR levels

Staff

  • Meet the Language Centre team
  • Discover some of its projects

Contact

Reception hours during pre-semester Spring 2026

Monday 9 to Tuesday 11 February: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday 12 to Tuesday 17 February: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday 18 February: CLOSED (groups formation)
Thursday 19 February: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday 20 February: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday 23 to Friday 27 February: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

From Monday 30 February : times to follow

Outside these hours, you can send us an email at: [email protected]

Language Centre EPFL
CE 2 445 | Centre Est | Station 1
CH-1015 Lausanne
Tel. : +41 21 693 22 89
[email protected]

The Language Centre EPFL is managed by UNIL


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