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Undergraduate Admissions for applicants from the Foreign secondary schools: Language proficiency requirements
The main working languages in our undergraduate programmes are French and/or English. A good academic experience depends, among other things, on students' ability to follow the courses offered without difficulties related to mastery of the two languages of instruction.
It is your responsibility to take good notice about the working languages of the programmes you are applying to.
Attaching proof of language proficiency (such as language tests) at the time of application is entirely optional. You must, however, ensure that your language skills match the requirements of the programmes you are applying to (cf. information below) , and that you would be able to follow demanding coursework in these languages should you be admitted.
During the interview, candidates will be tested on their language proficiency (based on the programmes they are applying to).
Should the level be insufficient , 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 and may have an impact on the final grade obtained if the candidate does not have the language skills required to succeed in their studies.
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.
The applicant’s language proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview and may have an impact on the final grade obtained if the candidate does not have the language skills required to succeed in their studies.
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 and may have an impact on the final grade obtained if the candidate does not have the language skills required to succeed in their studies.
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 and may have an impact on the final grade obtained if the candidate does not have the language skills required to succeed in their studies.
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.
Please note: this programme is only available to candidates who have completed French secondary education.
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 and may have an impact on the final grade obtained if the candidate does not have the language skills required to succeed in their studies.
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 Africa minor on the Reims campus is English-taught. It requires a solid command of English corersponding to a C1 level of English according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Students may choose to follow some electives in French if they wish to do so.
The applicant’s French proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview and may have an impact on the final grade obtained if the candidate does not have the language skills required to succeed in their studies.
Reims campus, Africa minor, English track
To apply to the English track, applicants must have a command of the English language equivalent to a European C1 level.
Proficiency in French is not a prerequisite, but students may choose to follow some electives in French if they wish to do so..
The applicant's English proficiency will be assessed during the admission procedure, especially during the interview and may have an impact on the final grade obtained if the candidate does not have the language skills required to succeed in their studies.
The minor Afrique on the Reims campus is taught in French during the first year. During the second year, courses of this minor may be taught in French or in English (depending on the major chosen by the student) during the second year. Applicants must have a solid command of French corresponding to a C1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). We strongly recommend that our applicants have a good command of the English language.
During the first year, students can 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 and may have an impact on the final grade obtained if the candidate does not have the language skills required to succeed in their studies.
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