First, the French requirements for studying in France
French courses have necessary requirements for foreign students' French level. According to the European Common Language Reference Framework published by Council of Europe on 20 1 1, the French proficiency is A 1, A2, B 1, B2, C 1, C2, * * 6.
Requirements for students: Generally, B 1 is the standard for entering preparatory courses, and B2 is the standard for directly entering professional studies. Language scores in law, literature and art are usually required to reach the level of C 1
Second, the requirements of learning English in France
As a global language, English is easier than learning French. However, if students choose English-taught courses, they need to provide English language transcripts. The most common ones are IELTS or TOEFL scores. Generally speaking, IELTS score above 6.0, TOEFL score above 85, GMAT score above 500 or GRE score above 280 (required by some majors). Different schools have different requirements.
Three. Types of French exams for studying in France
1.TEF test
This is the authoritative official French test organized by the Paris trade union. All French learners can prove their court level by taking this exam. International students can take this test, and so can those who come to work and immigrate to France.
The computer test takes two hours and ten minutes, and the registration fee is 1750 yuan. The examination questions are all multiple-choice questions, which are divided into three parts: listening, vocabulary and reading. There are *** 150 questions with a total score of 900 points. Foreign students must get B2 when they enter school.
2.TCF (French Cognitive Test)
It is a standardized court grade examination set up by the French teaching and research center at the request of the Ministry of Education. Its status is the same as IELTS and TOEFL, and the assessment method will be more rigorous. This is a more standardized French test for people from non-native countries.
Examination is also a form of computer examination. The time for the exam is one and a half hours. The test questions are divided into three parts, namely listening comprehension, reading comprehension and language structure. One * * * is 80 multiple-choice questions. Everyone needs to arrange the time for the exam, and they must get at least B2 in the exam.
3. Lifelong exam
DELF/DALF is a lifelong exam. As long as everyone takes the exam and passes it, and they are satisfied with the exam results, they don't need to take the exam again. The certificate obtained is valid for life, but this kind of exam will be more difficult.
In addition, because DELF/DALF is a universal exam, not all colleges and universities recognize the authority of this exam. Before you start preparing, you'd better communicate with the school to confirm whether you recognize the certificate of the exam.
Fourth, the advantages of studying in France
France has a strong comprehensive strength.
Economically, France is a highly developed capitalist country, one of the four largest economies in Europe and the fifth largest GDP in the world. In terms of science and technology, France is in a leading position in the world in nuclear power, aerospace and railways, and is one of the countries that have won the most Nobel Prizes in the world. Politically, France is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, a founding member of the European Union and NATO, and a member of the Schengen Convention and the Group of Eight. China has a very close relationship with France. During his first visit to Xi, China, President Macron said that he would visit China once a year during his term of office.
The education system in France is perfect.
There are many types of institutions in France, ranging from comprehensive public universities that emphasize theoretical research to "elite institutions" with strong practicality. It has achieved full coverage in majors: liberal arts, science, business and art, and all majors can find corresponding majors in France; The teaching language has also been diversified, and English teaching projects have increased year by year; Moreover, China and France have signed a mutual recognition agreement on diplomas, and diploma certification has no pressure.
The cost of study is approachable.
France is one of the countries with relatively low tuition fees in the world, and the French government bears most of the actual tuition fees for each student (9660 euros per student per year on average).
In public universities, the annual tuition fee is about 20,000-30,000 RMB. In terms of living expenses, Paris may be relatively high, about 65,438+10,000 a year, and about 80,000 a year in other regions. The total annual cost is about 6.5438+0.5 million yuan (living expenses+tuition). Private universities, the annual tuition fee is about 654.38+million RMB, and the living expenses are still the same, about 654.38+million RMB in Paris and about 80,000 RMB in other regions. The total annual cost is RMB 654.38+0.5-0.2 million (living expenses+tuition).
In addition, there are a lot of scholarships to apply for. The government also provides students with rich student benefits, which greatly reduces the living cost of studying in France.
Advantages of a second foreign language
French is the fifth largest language in the world. Nearly 300 million people speak French in the world, and it is also the language with the second largest number of learners in the world, second only to English. French is also the third largest business language and the second largest international information language.