Language requirements

The language of instruction is French, with the exception of some Master’s programmes and part of the 3rd year of the BSc in Economics, which are taught in English.

  • If you will be taking courses taught in French, you must prove that you have a B2 level as defined by the CEFR. This does not apply if French is your mother tongue or if you have been following a study programme taught entirely in French for at least two years (in this case, please provide us with a certificate from your university).
  • If you will only be taking French courses from the BA en lettres et sciences humaines, pilier français langue étrangère, you will need to prove that you have a B1 level in French as defined by the CEFR.
  • If you will be taking courses from the MA en lettres et sciences humaines, pilier français langue étrangère, you will need to prove that you have C1 level in French as defined by the CEFR.
  • If you will only be taking courses taught in English, you must prove that you have a B2 level as defined by the CEFR. This does not apply if English is your mother tongue or if you have been following a study programme taught entirely in English for at least two years (in this case, please provide us with a certificate from your university). NB: Knowledge of French is not required but is strongly recommended to facilitate daily life.

We accept the following proof of language proficiency:

– results of an official language test (IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, DELF, DALF, etc.) or

– official attestation from the Language Centre at your home institution.

Proof of language proficiency must not be older than 4 years.

If the language of instruction matches your native language, no proof will be required.

We accept the following proof of language proficiency:

– results of an official language test (IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL, DELF, DALF, etc.) or

– official attestation from the Language Centre at your home institution.

Proof of language proficiency must not be older than 4 years.