Happy spring! The new season comes with new learning opportunities. Register now to learn a language and/or develop your writing or speaking skills.
You can register now for United Nations language & communication skills courses that will take place from 18 April to 15 July 2016. For many courses, registration closes on 7 April - so don't delay!
You may register via inspira.un.org from any computer with Internet access.
We offer courses in all official UN languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
Click here to see which courses you can take from April – July 2015.
The registration to take the language placement tests is still open. Please check the exact dates of the placement test for the desired languagehere.
Please note that if you do not have any prior knowledge in the language, you may register for Level 1 (beginner’s course) and do not need to take a placement test.
If you are interested in taking a placement test, regular and/or special courses, please register through inspira. For detailed instructions on how to register, please click here.
Language registration events
- Consultations regarding courses and registration will take place in the UNHQ Secretariat Lobby on 10 March 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please stop by to get advice on what course(s) to take and to get help registering online.
- To receive personalized support to register for a placement test, please visit GA-1B141. The registration helpdesk is open onTuesdays (15, 22, 29 March and 5 April) and Thursdays (10*, 17, 24, 31 March and 7 April) from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- If you need more information or have inquiries, please write to languages@un.org
*The Help Desk will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. only on 10 MARCH. Regular Help Desk hours will be from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.