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French Language Courses

All students (except those placing into Advanced level) must take General French and can add oral French, written French or phonetics. Classes can be combined. Oral French, written French and phonetics classes each meet 3 hours a week.

The General Language course aims to enable students to communicate effectively in both written and spoken French. Through classes in phonetics, grammar, conversation and French life, students learn to express themselves in most everyday situations.

Courses Taught by Other Institutions

The University of London Institute in Paris

Académie de Port Royal

Schola Cantorum

Students may take one or two courses at these institutions. Except in special circumstances, a minimum of 10 is needed for a course. Students receive transcripts or certificates authenticating work completed.

These institutions vary in accreditation status.

The University of London Institute in Paris is a specialist institute of the University of London situated in the 7th arrondissement, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in French and related areas of study.

The Académie de Port Royal is a private art school not of university status in France. Students wishing to transfer credit for Port Royal courses should check with their home institutions.

The Schola Cantorum is a private music school in Paris.

Students should confirm with home institutions whether transfer credit is allowed from private educational institutions.

Special Courses