Just after you registration, you will conduct a test. This assessment will help us to diagnose your degree of proficiency in the French language, and choose the most appropriated class level that suits you. For each level, you will get regular examination to validate your progress. These tests are held monthly at the end of the month (4th week) and quarterly tests at the end of each quarter during the week before school's holidays. The tests’ calendar is available at the secretariat.
Level A1 ("Discovery" Level of the CEFR):
At the end of this level, you will be able to:
- Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at satisfying concrete needs.
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- Introduce yourself or someone and ask personal questions about themselves - for example, his place of residence, relationships, what is belonging to him, etc. and reply to such questions.
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- Communicate simply if your interlocutor is talking slowly and clearly and is ready to help.
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| Program Intensivity: |
20h |
10h |
6h |
4h |
| Program Duration: |
1 Month |
2 Months |
3 Months |
3 Months minim. |
| Test Frequency: |
1 Test / Month |
1 Test / Month |
1 Test / Quarter |
1 Test / Quarter |
Method Used: ICI A1 (Clé International) = Student's Book + Workbook
Level A2 («Survival » Level of the CEFR):
At the end of this level, you will be able to:
- Understand isolated sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (eg personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
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- Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matter.
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- Describe in simple terms your background, immediate environment and matters in areas that meet immediate needs.
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| Program Intensivity: |
20h |
10h |
6h |
4h |
| Program Duration: |
2 Months |
3 Months |
6 Months |
6 Months minim. |
| Test Frequency: |
1 Test / Month |
1 Test / Month |
1 Test / Quarter |
1 Test / Quarter |
Method Used: ICI A2 (Clé International) = Student's Book + Workbook
Level B1 («Threshold » Level of the CEFR):
At the end of this level, you will be able to:
- Understand the main points when a clear standard language is used and if it is about familiar elements related to work, school, hobbies, etc.
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- Cope with most situations encountered while traveling in an area where the language is spoke.
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- Produce simple and coherent speech about familiar topics or personal interest.
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- Relate an event, an experience or a dream, describe a hope or a goal and expose briefly reasons or explanations for a project or an idea.
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| Program Intensivity: |
20h |
10h |
6h |
4h |
| Program Duration: |
2 Months |
4 Months |
6 Months |
6 Months minim. |
| Test Frequency: |
1 Test / Month |
1 Test / Month |
1 Test / Quarter |
1 Test / Quarter |
Method Used: Alter ego 3 (Hachette) = Student's Book + Workbook
Level B2 («Threshold » Level of the CEFR):
At the end of this level, you will be able to:
- Understand the essential content of concrete and abstract topics in a complex text, including technical discussions in your specialty.
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- Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers without any strain.
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- Express yourself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, expressing an opinion on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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| Program Intensivity: |
20h |
10h |
6h |
4h |
| Program Duration: |
3 Months |
6 Months |
6 Months |
9 Months minim. |
| Test Frequency: |
1 Test / Month |
1 Test / Month |
1 Test / Quarter |
1 Test / Quarter |
Method Used: Alter ego 4 (Hachette)= Student's Book + Workbook
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