Applications are now open for the 2026-2 offering of tuition-free online language courses provided by the Red Andifes Languages without Borders (IsF) network. This initiative aims to foster academic internationalization, break language barriers, and enhance the training of students, faculty, and administrative staff at federal and partner institutions.

Course Categories and Focus Areas

Communicating in other languages is essential for academic mobility, research publication, and integration into international knowledge networks. In addition to investing in English learning, this offering encourages the entire community to explore the cultural diversity of other strategic languages, including:

• English

• Spanish

• French

• German

• Italian

• Japanese

• Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PLA)

Courses are 100% online, interactive (featuring live sessions), and structured into modules of varying workloads (16h, 32h, or 48h), ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Classes are organized by thematic areas and specific goals:

• Oral and Written Skills Development: Conversation, pronunciation, academic writing, and instrumental reading.

• Proficiency Exam Preparation: Guidance and strategic preparation for international exams.

• Internationalization and Culture: Sociocultural aspects, intercultural communication, and scientific writing.

How to check available slots and schedules?

The full list of languages, enrollment details, modules, schedules, and days of the week is publicly available in the Online Available Slots Chart 2026-2.

Who can participate?

• Undergraduate and graduate students;

• Faculty members and administrative staff.

(Note: certain courses require prior proof of initial proficiency level or previous attendance in IsF classes).