• Level C1: You are currently able to: 
  • Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations. 
  • Express ideas without too much searching.
  • Effectively use the language for social, academic or professional situations.
  • Create well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics.

                 Click here for all language level descriptions.

•  Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s):
  • February 2
  • March 16 - 20  (Spring Break)
  • March 23
• Materials Needed: Pen & paper.
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. 
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Pen & paper.
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.

• Level C2: You are currently able to: 
  • Understand almost everything read or heard easily. 
  • Summarize information from many sources into a detailed presentation. -
  • Express yourself using precise meaning in complex situations.
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• Semester Length: 18 weeks
• No Class Date(s): n/a
• Materials Needed: Pen & paper.
• Absence Policy: Notify teacher by email

• Level A1-A2: You are currently able to: 
  • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs. 
  • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details. -
  • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
  • Communicate simple and direct phrases.
  • Describe immediate needs.
    Understand expressions in common activities like shopping, family, work, etc. 
  • Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 13 weeks
• No Class Date(s)
  • February 16
  • March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
  • April 6
• Materials Needed: Pen & paper. 
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text or email.

 Level B2: You are currently able to:

• • Understand the main ideas of a complex text such as a writing piece related to their field. 
  • Unexpectedly interact easily in foreign language, without problems for the learner or the native speaker.
  • Produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects.

• Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Topic ideas for discussion.
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.

   

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language.
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed:Notebook/paper/laptop & pen/pencil.
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via email.

Stimulate your brain by learning a new language or building on your current foreign language skills at Upstate International! Learning a new language is a known way to enhance your ability to multitask, improve memory and communication skills, and upgrade your professional skills. It is also a way to enhance your travel experiences, broaden your global perspective, and open doors to you all around the world globalization, right?

Join UI on this journey! Regular classes meet once a week for a total of 75 minutes. Intensive classes meet twice a week for a total of 90 minutes. Classes are online and in-person. Please read entire class listings for all details inlcuding start & end date, start time, meeting day, location, and instructor.

Students MUST BE members of UI in order to take a language class. Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE unless cancelled by UI.

Class Details

• Language Level A1: You are currently able to:
  • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.
  • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
  • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Notebook/paper/laptop & pen/pencilFrench
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via email

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. -
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed:
  • Notebook/paper/laptop & pen/pencil
  • French: First Year by Eli Blume (1st/2nd Edition)
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.