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- French DELF B2
As of January 2026, the French government will require citizenship applicants to have passed a B2 language proficiency examination. French DELF B2 is one of the most officially recognised qualifications.
This online course will prepare you for the exam of the 'Diplôme d'études en langue française' (DELF), B2 level, in June 2027. Suitable if you have studied French for about four to five years. Ideal if you would like to live, study or work in France.
Please note that exam fees are not included in the advertised fees. The course can be paid in instalments.
Term dates:
Term 1: O7/10/2026 - 09/12/2026
Term 2: 13/01/2027 - 17/03/2027
Term 3: 07/04/2027 - 09/06/2027
There will be a minimum of two mock exams per term.Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £699.00 Concession £454.00 
Masterclass: poetry (a one-term intensive workshop)This intensive poetry masterclass is open by selective application to a maximum of ten students. You will receive inspiring tutor instruction and rigorous constructive feedback on your poems as you prepare them for publication and performance.Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £429.00 Concession £429.00- Preparation for Spanish DELE B2
This intensive course will prepare you for the 'Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera\" (DELE) at level B2. Ideal if you would like to live, study or work in a Spanish-speaking country, or are simply looking to challenge yourself.
Please note that you should have studied Spanish for about 5 years.
Online
Thu 21 Jan 2027Full fee £309.00 Senior fee £309.00 Concession £201.00 - Italian GCSE
Gain a GCSE qualification and develop your practical language and exam skills. Our Italian GCSE course is a popular choice for learners who want to continue to improve their Italian and feel they will benefit from the rigor of an exam course, since there is a clear goal at the end of the course for learners to work towards.
Suitable if you have studied Italian for about two years, or have an equivalent level. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs, payable in advance. Course fees are payable in instalments.
This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will take place in late February or early March 2027 at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend. The date will be posted when the mock exam has been set up.
The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed by the exam board). Please note that the end date of the course may change depending on when the official exams are scheduled.
* Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.
**City Lit is an adult education college, so we are only able to accept candidates who are aged 19 or over.
Online
Thu 24 Sep 2026Francesco BucciolFull fee £1,054.00 Senior fee £1,054.00 Concession £55.00 - Masterclass: poetry (a year-long workshop)
This year-long poetry masterclass is open by selective application to a maximum of ten students. You will receive inspiring tutor instruction and rigorous constructive feedback on your poems as you prepare them for publication and performance.
Keeley Street
Wed 30 Sep 2026Fran LockFull fee £999.00 Senior fee £999.00 Concession £999.00 - French DALF C2
Ce cours de niveau très avancé vous prépare pour les examens en juin 2026 du 'Diplôme approfondi en langue française' (DALF), niveau C2. Vous pouvez arranger un interview. Pour cela, contacter languages : languages@citylit.ac.uk.
Possibilité de paiement en plusieurs versements. Les frais d'examen ne sont pas inclus dans le prix.
Voici les dates des trimestres:
Term 1: 01/10/2026 - 10/12/2026Term 2: 07/01/2027 - 25/03/2027
Term 3: 15/04/2027 - 10/06/2027
Online
Thu 1 Oct 2026Pierre PorcheronFull fee £999.00 Senior fee £999.00 Concession £649.00 - Italian A Level
An opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics relating to the society, history and culture of contemporary Italy and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied Italian part time for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments. This course is a popular choice for learners who feel they will benefit from the discipline of an exam course, knowing that they have a clear goal in sight at the end of the course.
IMPORTANT:
This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will be held in late February or early March at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend. The exact dates will be posted when the mock exam has been set up.
The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed). Please note that the end date of the course may change depending on when the official exams are scheduled.
* Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.
**City Lit is an adult education college, so we are only able to accept candidates who are aged 19 or over.
Online
Tue 22 Sep 2026Francesco BucciolFull fee £1,565.00 Senior fee £1,565.00 Concession £1,075.00 - Masterclass: fiction (a year-long workshop)
This intensive three-term fiction workshop is open by selective application and interview to a maximum of ten fiction writers working at the advanced and professional levels.
Keeley Street
Wed 30 Sep 2026Toby LloydFull fee £999.00 Senior fee £999.00 Concession £999.00
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