AE-FUNAI Opens Admission for Proficiency and Diploma in French Language
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has announced the commencement of applications into its Proficiency and Diploma programmes in French Language for the September/December 2025 session.
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) has announced the commencement of applications into its Proficiency and Diploma programmes in French Language for the September/December 2025 session.
According to the University, the programme is designed for individuals interested in acquiring French language skills up to A1, A2, and B1 levels, with opportunities for direct entry admission into AE-FUNAI or higher institutions in Francophone countries.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess O’Level credits in Mathematics, English Language, two Arts subjects, and one other subject, obtained at not more than one sitting.

Programme Options
- Regular Intensive French Classes (A1–C1): ₦60,000 (₦30,000 for AE-FUNAI students) – Mondays to Fridays, 10am–1pm, 12 weeks.
- Junior French Classes (Ages 9–14): ₦30,000 – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am–12noon, 8 weeks.
- Business French/French for Professionals: ₦30,000 – Saturdays, 9am–12noon, 8 weeks.
Key Dates
- Registration Deadline: Monday, September 15, 2025
- Placement Test: Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10am
- Commencement of Classes: Monday, September 15, 2025, at 12noon
- Venue: French Centre, beside Faculty of Humanities, AE-FUNAI
Payment Guidelines
All payments are to be made through Remita at www.remita.net.
- Select Pay FGN & State TSA
- Choose Fed. Govt. of Nigeria
- Name of MDA: Fed. Univ. Ndufu-Alike Ikwo
- Service Type: French Proficiency
- Enter Amount and complete payment.
Students are advised to exchange their Remita tellers for official school receipts at the Bursary Unit.
For further enquiries, prospective candidates may contact Charity on +234 803 585 7920 or Esther on +234 703 953 9942.
The notice was signed by the University Registrar, Ifeanyi Igwe, Esq.