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Undergraduate Admissions for applicants from the Foreign secondary schools: Language requirements
Nota bene : This page will be updated to reflect these changes by the end of September 2024.
The main working languages in our undergraduate programmes are French and/or English. It is your responsibility to find out about the working languages of the programmes you are applying to. No proof of language proficiency is required at the time of application (you may attach a proficiency test to your application form if you wish to do so), however you must ensure that you have a sufficient level to attend the programmes you are interested in, and to be able to study in these languages should you be admitted.
The candidates invited to the final stage of the admission process, will be tested during the interview on their language proficiency according to the programmes to which they apply. Should the level be insufficient (i.e. below the linguistic prerequisites), the interview panel reserves the right to issue a negative opinion which the selection committee will take into account when assigning the admitted candidate to one of the two chosen programmes.
The language requirements for each programme are listed below.
Classes on the Dijon campus are taught in French. In order to apply to this minor, applicants must:
- have a command of French equivalent to a European C1 level
- or have a command of French equivalent to at least a European B1 level and a command of English equivalent to a European C1 level.
During the first semester of the first year, students may study in English while taking an intensive training programme in French. This programme allows intermediate French-speaking students to take classes in French starting from the second semester of the first year.
A strong motivation for learning French is expected.
The applicant’s French proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview.
Classes on Le Havre campus are taught in English. Applicants must have a command of the English language equivalent to a European C1 level.
Proficiency in French is not a prerequisite.
The applicant’s English proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview.
Applicants must have a command of the French language equivalent to a European C1 level.
The second year’s classes are mostly taught in English. We strongly recommend that our applicants have a good command of the English language.
Applicants must have a command of the English language equivalent to a European C1 level.
Proficiency in French is not a prerequisite.
The applicant’s English proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview.
Classes on the Nancy campus are taught in French. In order to apply to this minor, applicants must:
- have a command of French equivalent to a European C1 level
- or have a command of French equivalent to at least a European B1 level and a command of English equivalent to a European C1 level.
During the first semester of the first year, students may study in English while taking an intensive training programme in French. This programme allows intermediate French-speaking students to take classes in French starting from the second semester of the first year.
A strong motivation for learning French is expected.
The applicant’s French proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview.
Please note that some classes are offered in German. However, non-German-speaking students are welcome to apply, as they are able to start learning German in their first year.
Classes on the Paris campus are taught in French. In order to apply to this minor, applicants must have a command of the French language equivalent to a European C1 level.
Some classes are offered in English.
The applicant’s French proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview.
Classes on the Poitiers campus are taught in French. In order to apply to this minor, applicants must:
- have a command of French equivalent to a European C1 level
- or have a command of French equivalent to at least a European B1 level and a command of English equivalent to a European C1 level.
During the first semester of the first year, students may study in English while taking an intensive training programme in French. This programme allows intermediate French-speaking students to take classes in French starting from the second semester of the first year.
A strong motivation for learning French is expected.
The applicant’s French proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview.
Please note that some classes are offered in Spanish. However, non-Spanish-speaking students are welcome to apply, as they are able to start learning Spanish in their first year.
The North America minor on the Reims campus is taught in English. Applicants must have a command of the English language equivalent to a European C1 level.
Proficiency in French is not a prerequisite.
The applicant’s English proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview.
The Africa minor on the Reims campus is taught in French during the first year and in both French and English during the second year. Applicants must have a command of the French language equivalent to a European C1 level. We also strongly recommend that our applicants have a good command of the English language.
During the first year, students are able to improve their command of the English language through English classes and mentoring.
The applicant’s French proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview.
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