{"id":28244,"date":"2026-07-03T16:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ilcf.net\/our-programs\/ilcf-french-courses\/francais-sur-objectif-universitaire\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:04:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:04:02","slug":"french-for-academic-purposes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ilcf.net\/en\/our-programs\/ilcf-french-courses\/french-for-academic-purposes\/","title":{"rendered":"French for Academic Purposes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ILCF\u2019s <strong>French for Academic Purposes program<\/strong> is designed for international students who want to better understand the expectations of French higher education and develop the skills they need to study in French.<\/p><p>Open to students with a <strong>confirmed B1 level of French or above<\/strong>, the program includes <strong>40 hours of classes<\/strong>, delivered through <strong>10 four-hour sessions<\/strong>. It focuses on three key areas: <strong>language skills, academic methodology and intercultural awareness<\/strong>. Classes begin on <strong>7 October 2026<\/strong> and take place on <strong>Wednesday mornings<\/strong>. Tuition fees are <strong>\u20ac555 per semester<\/strong>.<\/p><div style=\"height: 40px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-tabs\">\n  <h2 class=\"js-fade-scroll\">\n    <span class=\"block-suptitle\">French for Academic Purposes<\/span><br>\n    <span class=\"block-title\">Prepare for your studies in<span class=\"text-color-primary\"> <\/span><span class=\"text-color-primary\">French higher education<\/span>\n<\/span>\n  <\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"js-fade-scroll\">\n          <ul class=\"tabs tabs-training show-for-large\" data-tabs id=\"block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d\">\n                  <li class=\"tabs-title is-active\">\n            <a class=\"tabs-link\" href=\"#block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-0\" aria-selected=\"true\">Presentation<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                  <li class=\"tabs-title\">\n            <a class=\"tabs-link\" href=\"#block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-1\" aria-selected=\"true\">Programme details<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                  <li class=\"tabs-title\">\n            <a class=\"tabs-link\" href=\"#block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-2\" aria-selected=\"true\">Assessment and ECTS credits<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n                  <li class=\"tabs-title\">\n            <a class=\"tabs-link\" href=\"#block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-3\" aria-selected=\"true\">Dates and tuition fees<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n\n      <div class=\"tabs-training-mobile hide-for-large\">\n        <select class=\"filter-select js-select-filters js-select-tabs-training\" name=\"filter-tabs\" id=\"filter-block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d\">\n                      <option value=\"#block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-0\">Presentation<\/option>\n                      <option value=\"#block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-1\">Programme details<\/option>\n                      <option value=\"#block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-2\">Assessment and ECTS credits<\/option>\n                      <option value=\"#block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-3\">Dates and tuition fees<\/option>\n                  <\/select>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tabs-content tabs-training-content\" data-tabs-content=\"block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d\">\n                  <div class=\"tabs-panel is-active\" id=\"block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-0\">\n            <p><!-- TAB: Overview --><\/p>\n<h2>What is French for Academic Purposes?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>French for Academic Purposes<\/strong> program, known as <strong>FOU<\/strong> in French, is designed for international students who are preparing for or planning to pursue higher education in France.<\/p>\n<p>The program introduces students to the expectations of French universities and higher education institutions. They learn how to follow a lecture, take notes, produce academic writing, prepare an oral presentation, submit an application and understand the conventions of university life in France.<\/p>\n<p>It is open to students with a <strong>minimum confirmed B1 level<\/strong> in French who wish to develop the skills needed to study in a French-speaking academic environment.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"tabs-panel\" id=\"block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-1\">\n            <h2>A 40 hours programme<\/h2>\n<p>The programr includes <strong>40 hours of classes<\/strong>, divided into two complementary <strong>20-hour courses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #f0ab00; font-weight: 600;\">Course 1: Studying in France<\/p>\n<p>This course provides students with a clearer understanding of the French higher education system, including the structure of degree programs, the Bachelor-Master-Doctorate system, different class formats, academic credits, assessment methods, the academic calendar and campus life.<\/p>\n<p>Students also explore the different stages of applying to a French university or higher education institution. They learn how to complete an application form, present their academic background, write a personal statement and a CV, and prepare for an interview.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #f0ab00; font-weight: 600;\">Course 2: Academic study skills<\/p>\n<p>This course helps students develop the methods they need to succeed in French higher education, including academic writing, preparing oral presentations, note-taking, finding academic resources and assessing the reliability of sources.<\/p>\n<p>Sessions combine guidance on academic methods with practical activities, individual and group work, real-life scenarios and applied exercises.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"tabs-panel\" id=\"block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-2\">\n            <h2>Assessment<\/h2>\n<p>The program concludes with a final assessment covering both courses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Course 1: Studying in France:<\/strong> individual written assignment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course 2: Academic study skills:<\/strong> group oral presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each assessment accounts for <strong>50% of the final grade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>ECTS credits<\/h2>\n<p>Equivalent to 5 ECTS credits<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"tabs-panel\" id=\"block_02bd29a7edd60c238da54a5bd020b34d-3\">\n            <h2>2026-2027 schedule<\/h2>\n<p>The program begins on <strong>Wednesday 7 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Classes take place on <strong>Wednesday mornings<\/strong> and are delivered through <strong>10 four-hour sessions<\/strong>, providing a total of <strong>40 hours of classes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Tuition fees<\/h2>\n<p>The tuition fee for the program is <strong>\u20ac555 per semester<\/strong>.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out more about the programme<\/h2><p>Would you like to learn more about the French for Academic Purposes programme? 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