Promoting social inclusion through French language learning, citizenship training, and legal support for people of foreign origin. ILI – Local integration initiative – FLE and citizenship component
Since March 22, 2001, Le Monde des Possibles has been offering French as a foreign language courses. In 2015, it received Local Integration Initiative (ILI) accreditation, recognized by the Région Wallonne dans le cadre du Décret du 29 septembre 2011 relating to the integration of foreign nationals or people of foreign origin has made it possible to consolidate and stabilize FLE teaching in around twenty classes per year. In concrete terms, we work on français langue étrangère (FLE), citizenship training through specific modules such as Formation à l’Intégration Citoyenne (FIC) and l’Atelier d’Orientation Citoyenne (AOC), as well as offering un service juridique spécialisé to support participants in defending their rights.
This accreditation is part of our diverse range of activities, enabling participants to learn French before getting involved in the wide variety of projects run by the association and its partners in Liège. Nationalities of MDP trainees across all training courses.
Mission and Objectives
Supporting the inclusion of people of foreign origin.
We adopt active teaching methods focused on self-socioconstruction of knowledge, enabling everyone to communicate effectively in French, whether in everyday life, at work, or in any other social interaction.
Our French as a Foreign Language courses aim to help participants develop communication skills, both oral and written. At the same time, we offer citizenship training courses that enable participants to understand the economic, social, political, and cultural contexts of Wallonie and Belgium. These courses are divided into two modules: the Formation à l’Intégration Citoyenne (FIC) and l’Atelier d’Orientation Citoyenne (AOC) – are adapted to the learners’ level of proficiency in French.
Some FLE courses are enriched with workshops d’éducation permanente that identify situations of dissatisfaction that participants may experience on a daily basis and how to respond to them collectively.
Participants
Courses for all adults.
Le Monde des Possibles mainly caters to people of foreign origin with different educational backgrounds (from those with no schooling to university graduates). FLE courses are primarily aimed at new arrivals, but we also offer courses for anyone who wishes to learn French. Registration is based on a waiting list by level, determined by an initial placement test.
Activities and Programs Offered
Modular training courses.
The association offers courses in two annual periods: from September to December and from January to July. Our French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and literacy courses are accessible after a placement test, which assesses each participant’s skills in the four areas of language: oral comprehension and production, written comprehension and production. This test allows them to be placed in one of the four levels offered, ranging from A1.1 to A2.2, in accordance with the Cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL).
Les cours de FLE are held three times a week, with sessions lasting 3.5 hours, totaling 10.5 hours per week. At the same time, a literacy group is available for non-French speakers, following the same schedule. Here is a video of the Alpha Culture – Mosaïque des cultures project, based on a collaboration between a visual artist and the trainer.
For learners who have reached level A2, conversation tables are also offered, with two weekly sessions of 3 hours each.
We also offer specific citizenship training modules. La Formation à l’Intégration Citoyenne (FIC), intended for people with an A2 level of French, and l’Atelier d’Orientation Citoyenne (AOC), For beginners, courses are organized throughout the school year, with 35-hour cycles spread over two to three sessions per week.
Retrouvez plus d’informations sur la formation FLE Français Langue Étrangère
Funding
Resources granted by Wallonie.
The financing of Le Monde des Possibles’ activities is mainly based on public subsidies granted by the Walloon Region. For more details on accreditation and financing, please visit the dedicated page on the portail de l’Action sociale en Wallonie.
Regulatory framework
The framework of the Wallon decree on the inclusion of people of foreign origin.
The activities of Le Monde des Possibles fall within a regulatory framework defined by the Wallon Region, in particular the Decree of September 29, 2011, on the integration of foreign nationals or persons of foreign origin. This decree establishes the approval criteria for Local Integration Initiatives (ILI) and defines the fundamental missions that they must fulfill. These missions include French language training, citizenship training, and specialized legal assistance in immigration law.
Local Integration Initiatives (ILI) are non-profit organizations, local authorities, foundations, public utility institutions, and international non-profit associations that carry out one or more actions to promote the integration of foreign nationals. ILI operators develop methodologies and teaching approaches tailored to foreign nationals.
Source: Wallonie website
Our accreditation as an ILI requires us to adhere to specific standards, both in the implementation of our programs and in the management of public subsidies.
29 septembre 2011 – Code wallon de l’action sociale et de la santé (CWASS) – Partie décrétale
Appel à projets Initiatives locales d’intégration des personnes étrangères (ILI)
Impact
New prospects for the inclusion of people of foreign origin.
Le Monde des Possibles has a significant impact on participants’ lives through its integration initiatives. Every week, around 200 people of 54 different nationalities place their trust in us.
“The training courses provide learners with the tools they need to navigate Belgian society, understand their rights and obligations, and actively participate in social and cultural life.”
Our teaching methods, based on communication, action, and participation inspired by lifelong learning, place learners at the center of their own journey with a better understanding of local social and economic dynamics. They can thus prepare to take other courses at the Le Monde des Possibles (MDP) or with our partners in Liège, or immediately join socio-professional inclusion projects in companies.
Partners
Complementarity with Liège associations.
Le Monde des Possibles benefits from a large network of partners in Liège to meet the needs of participants. In collaboration with actors such as the CRIPEL (Regional Center for the Integration of Foreigners and People of Foreign Origin in Liège), the CAIPS (Consultation of Professional and Social Integration Workshops), and the CALIF (Coordination of Liège Associations for Integration and Training), we strive to respond to identified needs.
We also work closely with other Local Integration Initiatives (LIIs) such as ITP Liège, SOFFT, PhiloCité, et Aide aux Personnes Déplacées (APD).
