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Language courses and fees
Five languages taught in Rails-Bonaberi, Douala: English, French, German, Italian and Chinese. Each programme is set out below with its levels, duration and fees.
All fees are in CFA francs (XAF). Registration and textbook fees are paid once; course fees cover the full duration of the level chosen. For any updates, contact the institute on +237 698 87 97 59.
English courses
Beginner → AdvancedCourse and exercise books included. Registration fee: 10 000 XAF.
| Level | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 150 units — 10 weeks | 60 000 XAF |
| Pre-intermediate | 150 units — 10 weeks | 60 000 XAF |
| Intermediate | 150 units — 10 weeks | 60 000 XAF |
| Upper intermediate | 150 units — 10 weeks | 70 000 XAF |
| Advanced | 150 units — 10 weeks | 70 000 XAF |
| Exam | Exam fee | Preparation fee |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 210 000 XAF | 70 000 XAF |
| TOEIC | 210 000 XAF | 70 000 XAF |
| TOEFL | 210 000 XAF | 70 000 XAF |
| TSE | 210 000 XAF | 70 000 XAF |
Purely spoken / conversation course (6-week package): 100 000 XAF.
French courses
A1 → C2Textbooks: 15 000 XAF. Registration fee: 15 000 XAF.
| Level | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 150 units — 10 weeks | 60 000 XAF |
| A2 | 150 units — 10 weeks | 60 000 XAF |
| B1 | 150 units — 10 weeks | 60 000 XAF |
| B2 | 150 units — 12 weeks | 60 000 XAF |
| C1 | 150 units — 12 weeks | 70 000 XAF |
| C2 | 150 units — 12 weeks | 70 000 XAF |
| Exam | Preparation fee |
|---|---|
| E-TEF | 50 000 XAF |
| TELF | 50 000 XAF |
| DEL | 50 000 XAF |
| DIL | 50 000 XAF |
| DALF | 50 000 XAF |
| TCF-SO | 50 000 XAF |
| TEFA | 50 000 XAF |
| TFI | 50 000 XAF |
Purely spoken / conversation course (6-week package): 100 000 XAF.
German courses
A1 → C1Textbooks: 15 000 XAF. Registration fee: 15 000 XAF.
| Level | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 150 units — 10 weeks | 105 000 XAF |
| A2 | 150 units — 10 weeks | 105 000 XAF |
| B1 | 150 units — 10 weeks | 115 000 XAF |
| B2 | 150 units — 12 weeks | 115 000 XAF |
| C1 | 150 units — 12 weeks | 125 000 XAF |
| Level | Internal candidate | External candidate |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 30 000 XAF | 40 000 XAF |
| A2 | 30 000 XAF | 40 000 XAF |
| B1 | 30 000 XAF | 50 000 XAF |
| B2 | 40 000 XAF | 70 000 XAF |
| C1 | 50 000 XAF | 70 000 XAF |
Internal = candidate already enrolled at the institute · External = candidate not enrolled.
Purely spoken / conversation course (6-week package): 80 000 XAF.
Italian courses
A1 → B2Courses offered as a single format or as an all-inclusive package (1 month). Registration fee: 15 000 XAF.
| Level | Duration | External candidate |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | 4 weeks | — |
| A2 | 4 weeks | 300 000 XAF |
| B1 | 4 weeks | — |
| B2 | 4 weeks | — |
| Exam | Fee |
|---|---|
| CILS | 85 000 XAF |
| PLIDA | 85 000 XAF |
| CELI | 85 000 XAF |
| CERT.IT | 85 000 XAF |
| DITALS | 85 000 XAF |
| DILS-PG | 85 000 XAF |
Purely spoken / conversation course (6-week package): 85 000 XAF.
Chinese (Mandarin) courses
HSK 1 → HSK 6Textbooks included. Registration fee: 15 000 XAF.
| Level | Duration | External candidate |
|---|---|---|
| A1 / HSK 1 | 3 months | 125 000 XAF |
| A2 / HSK 2 | 3 months | 125 000 XAF |
| B1 / HSK 3 | 3 months | 125 000 XAF |
| B2 / HSK 4 | 3 months | 155 000 XAF |
| C1 / HSK 5 | 3 months | 155 000 XAF |
| C2 / HSK 6 | 3 months | 155 000 XAF |
Internal = candidate already enrolled at the institute · External = candidate not enrolled.
A question about a level or a fee?
An academic adviser will reply directly on WhatsApp and guide you to the right programme.