Semester course - intensive French (S40)
Period
Autumn / Winter
Duration
Semi-annual
Required levels
A1 to C1
VISA
Yes
The CCFS intensive semester French course offers many advantages for learners wishing to improve their general French level and acquire essential language skills. These programs combine language courses and phonetics lab courses for a complete, results-oriented learning experience.
An intensive French course emphasizes language immersion, helping learners progress quickly. They are exposed to the language daily, which promotes improvement in their comprehension, speaking, and writing. This semester-long program thoroughly covers grammar, vocabulary, and conjugation, providing a solid foundation for expressing oneself and communicating in French. International students acquire the necessary tools during this period to construct correct and precise sentences. Phonetics is also crucial for correct pronunciation and better oral comprehension of French; the phonetics courses offered by CCFS help students perfect their accent and understand the nuances of pronunciation. The skills acquired in this intensive semester French course are applicable to various contexts, whether for informal conversations, professional interactions, or travel in France. This offers valuable versatility in the use of the language, including from an academic and professional perspective. Improving French level and language skills is indeed a considerable asset for students and professionals seeking to pursue higher education in France or to work in environments where French is required.
Program Information:
Students’ attention is drawn to the significant volume of hours (25 hours per week over 12 weeks). This course therefore requires great availability and strong commitment, like all intensive programs.
Students wishing to deepen their written and oral skills at a less intensive weekly pace can opt for general French courses in their annual formats. Depending on the level and commitment of the students, they allow validation of up to 2 complete levels of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in 24 weeks, at a preferential price.
- Discover the annual course AN40 480 hours (starts in September, January and June)
- Discover the annual course AN50 482 hours (starts in October)
Course Objectives
General French Course
- Develop the general French level through work on the 5 skills (listening, speaking, interacting, reading, writing).
- Acquire a solid linguistic foundation (grammar, vocabulary, conjugation) to express oneself and communicate both orally and in writing.
Phonetics Lab Course
- Improve oral comprehension through listening exercises of sounds, words, and sentences.
- Improve/Perfect pronunciation and fluency with repetition and systematization exercises and personalized phonetic correction.
Detailed Program
This intensive 12-week course (300 hours) is offered twice a year (starts in September or January) according to the reference calendar available in the downloadable brochure.
From Monday to Friday (from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm – including a one-hour break), the intensive French course S40 offers:
- 4 hours of French language courses per day (20 hours per week) for a total of 240 hours.
- 1 hour of phonetics in the lab per day (5 hours per week) for a total of 60 hours.
This program brings together the 3 areas of expertise historically recognized worldwide: oral and written language, phonetics, and French civilization. It also offers written and oral expression courses for students who wish to go further and enhance their learning in these two skills in order to integrate French universities or private schools, integrate into a professional team, or interact in daily life.
Highlights
Depending on the student’s level and involvement, this intensive 12-week program with the same group allows for the validation of a complete level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Assessment & Certification
- Continuous assessment in language and phonetics courses (regular evaluation of work and progress).
- Final exam validating language courses.
- A language certificate from the Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne is awarded at the end of the program upon successful completion.
Target Audience
This training is aimed at young adults and adults wishing to acquire and develop their skills in French, for academic, professional and/or personal purposes.
Prerequisites
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education, and comply with residency formalities (nationality, visa, residence permit, etc.).
Course Materials
Textbook and/or authentic documents (audio, visual and written) provided by the teacher. Exercise book and exercises created by the teacher.
Visa
This course meets the criteria for obtaining a student visa for students from outside the European Union.
Registration Procedures
- Admission to the course is only final once payment is complete (at least one month before the start of the course) and after validation of the registration file.
- A certificate of registration is issued after payment of a deposit and presentation of administrative documents (copy of identity document, translation of secondary school leaving certificate, identity photo).
- A mandatory online placement test assigns a level to students before the start of the course. A supplementary test may be requested from the student in certain specific cases.
- Registration is done online or directly at the institution’s admissions office by paying a 30% deposit of the course price.
- An annual registration fee of 75 euros is applied upon registration.
Detailed information on registration procedures can be found here.
