French for nursing

French for Nurses: Language Training for Professional Nursing Practice in France

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4.8 by 10K+ students. - 15+ years of experience

Official curriculum Structured courses from A1 to B2

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Private classes with a personal teacher Individual classes or private groups.

3 months to complete Flexible duration, adapted to your schedule

Learning portal App + PDF downloads

Course duration: 3 months

Learning portal: 90 hours+

Private classes: 12 x 60 min.

358.80€

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Official curriculum Structured courses from A1 to B2

4.79/5

Quality guarantee

Private classes with a personal teacher Individual classes or private groups.

3 months to complete Flexible duration, adapted to your schedule

Learning portal App + PDF downloads

Professional teacher

Practise conversation and get guidance

Learning portal

Audio/PDF/writing

Exam preparation

Aligned with DELF

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Course description

French for Nurses: Language Training for Professional Nursing Practice in France

What you will learn

Prepare for language requirements linked to nursing recognition with the Ordre National des Infirmiers and employment in French healthcare institutions, including preparation for the DELF B1 or B2 language certificate.
Become familiar with the organisation of the French healthcare system and professional communication standards.
Achieve CEFR B1 or B2 level in French, with a focus on medical vocabulary and everyday nursing situations.

Who is this course for?

Nurses trained outside France who want to work in French hospitals, clinics, or care facilities.
Nurses applying for professional registration with the Ordre National des Infirmiers.
EU healthcare professionals who need to provide official proof of French language competence.
Healthcare professionals with A2-level French aiming to reach CEFR B1 or B2, the levels commonly requested by employers and authorities (when starting from A1, the course includes a full A1 foundation programme).
Nurses who want to improve professional speaking, listening, and writing in French healthcare contexts.
Healthcare institutions supporting international nursing staff in meeting French language requirements.

This course in short

You develop the French language skills required for nursing practice and professional recognition in France.
You train for official French language certification (DELF B1–B2) and real workplace communication.
Learning combines a structured online learning platform with individual conversation classes led by a private teacher.
Course content is based on authentic French healthcare situations, adapted to your CEFR level.
A practical and flexible course designed for exam preparation, professional integration, and safe nursing practice.

How do you study?

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1:1 conversation classes

Training and guidance from assigned teacher

Video and audio lessons shown on desktop

Structured online course

Includes learning materials ideal for exam preparation

Download and learn offline

Ebook and PDF downloads of every lesson available.

Full access to the coLanguage App is included with all our courses. Try it for free!

Modules

Communicate confidently in the French nursing workplace.

Introduce your role, education, and workplace
Describe departments, equipment, and hospital orientation
Talk about daily tasks, shifts, teamwork, and planning
Observe patients, measure vital signs, and report changes
Write care reports, participate in handovers and meetings

Use professional language for daily patient care in France.

Apply hygiene and safety protocols
Describe skin conditions, wounds, and pressure ulcers
Communicate about chronic illnesses and symptoms
Support daily routines, mobility, and rehabilitation
Report incidents, manage aggression, and respond to emergencies
Discuss end-of-life care with empathy and respect

Support patients’ daily needs and wellbeing.

Explain medication use and dosage
Communicate about nutrition, swallowing, and hydration
Discuss meals, diets, and special needs
Provide toilet assistance and incontinence care
Organize leisure activities and social interaction
Work with families, volunteers, and home care

Handle complex clinical and mental health situations.

Communicate about mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders
Use pain assessment tools and health models
Apply structured clinical communication (SBARR)
Discuss medication groups, injections, and malnutrition
Prepare and support patients before and after surgery

Act professionally within the French healthcare system.

Understand care institutions, referrals, and insurance
Apply new procedures, hygiene materials, and ergonomics
Communicate across cultures and cognitive limitations
Handle ethical dilemmas and follow legal standards

Pricing

Your course includes access to all levels, so your teacher can personalize your course plan.

Course package

Every conversation class includes one full month of learning portal access.

Conversation classes (60 min.)
Learning portal included (45 lessons/level)
Packages are valid 1 year
Flexible class scheduling
1 level = 8-12 conversation classes + 2 months self-study

Recommended package / level: 12.

Price	Conversation classes (60 min.)	Course access
1 × 34.90€	1	1 month
2 × 33.90€ (-8%)	2	2 months
4 × 32.90€ (-11%)	4	4 months
6 × 31.90€ (-14%)	6	6 months
8 × 30.90€ (-16%)	8	8 months
12 × 29.90€ (-19%)	12	12 months
24 × 28.90€ (-22%)	24	24 months
48 × 27.90€ (-20%)	48	48 months

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You learn with a professional learning portal in combination with private classes with your teacher.

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Tiphaine is a very competent and experienced French teacher. She prepares the lessons very carefully and focuses on all relevant aspects such as conversation, grammar and vocabulary. Above all, she has a very friendly personality that makes you feel at ease immediately. I can highly recommend her as a French teacher.