IFC Course Regulations
IFC Course Regulations
The French Institute of Cyprus (IFC) carries out its mission under the authority of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the French Embassy in Nicosia. Registration for courses or training implies that students and their legal representatives undertake to honour their commitment in accordance with the current regulations.
- Time schedule
Annual courses are organised over 30 weeks (from September to May).
In addition, intensive training courses are offered throughout the year depending on demand.
One teaching unit lasts 60, 90 or 120 minutes, according to the student’s level.
- Registration
Registrations take place at the French Institute of Cyprus, via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling at
+357 22 459333/4.
Registration is considered complete once the registration fees and the first installment are paid or the tuition amount is paid in full before the beginning of the course.
Placement test: Free
Annual courses may be paid in full at the time of registration or in 3 installments:
- 1st installment: 1/3 of the amount upon registration and before the beginning of the course,
- 2nd installment: 1/3 of the amount before December 1st 2023,
- 3rd installment: 1/3 of the amount before March 1st 2024.
Intensive courses may be paid in full at the time of registration or in installments:
- levels A1|A2|Semi-intensif C1 in 2 installments:
- 1st installment: 1/2 of the amount upon registration and before the beginning of the course,
- 2nd installment: 1/2 of the amount the following month,
- levels B1|B2 in 3 installments:
- 1st installment: 1/3 of the amount upon registration and before the beginning of the course,
- 2nd installment: 1/3 of the amount the following month,
- 3rd installment: 1/3 of the amount 1 month before the end of the course.
- Payment
Payment methods:
- by cash, check, or credit card at the premises of the French Institute of Cyprus,
- via JCCsmart platform (access from the website: www.ifchypre.org),
- by bank transfer (contact us via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at +357 22 459333/4).
Discount policy:
- 10% discount on annual courses if the tuition amount is paid in full at the time of registration,
- 15% discount to the 2nd in the same family (20% discount to the 3rd, 4th, etc.). The discount is applied to the least expensive registration. Valid for first-degree relatives only. Proof may be requested.
- 15% discount to job seekers. Proof requested.
Reductions are not cumulative and only one of them (the greater) is granted at a time.
Pre-booking is recommended due to limited spots per class.