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   Levels


Language levels

The classes for each level of communication skills in French can be joined at any time throughout the year to ensure the best possible student distribution.

ACCORD French language school uses the Common European Framework of Reference, a frame developed by the Council of Europe with regard to all modern languages, and calibrated in order to define the learners’ general and communicative language competences.
The Framework is provided as a means of assessment, coordination and dialogue between the learners, the administrators or the professional institutions, the course designers and the teachers so as to determine the learner's level of proficiency, plan language learning programmes, and describe the language proficiency acquired by an individual.

The Common Reference Frame covers six main broad levels, from A1 (basic user) to C2 (proficient user). The average amount of time and training (linguistic and cultural activities) required in order to slide from one level to the next varies according to the learner's personality and their prior language knowledge and skills. But as the first levels cover an equal amount of time, the last ones require more time proportional to the difficulty of the tasks that need to be undertaken and performed.

* The given number of hours is indicative and is subject to vary according to the learner’s personality and their individual progress

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Advice before you arrive

Our admissions department will help you choose the right courses for you to take and will be able to answer any questions you may have about your stay in Paris. If you need information about your visa application, click here : http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/venir/visas/index.html


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 Placement tests

Day one

On the first day, Accord Language School organises an information session where you will meet the teaching staff and the administrative team. Everyone at Accord will be happy to help you throughout your stay and we will all work hard to make your learning experience a success.

On the same day, you will take an oral test and a written test to determine your level of French. There are several parts to the written test: comprehension, written expression, grammar and vocabulary. In the oral test you will be required to take part in a role play with the examiner. You will then be placed in an appropriate class for your level.

During your stay

At any time during your stay you will be able to talk to your teachers or to the senior teaching staff (Director of Studies and/or assistants) to discuss your progress and to help you choose the right course for your needs.

Depending on your progress and based on your teachers’ assessment of your level, you may change to a higher level during the course.

 Certificate


At the end of the course, you will receive a course certificate specifying the number of hours of attendance, your initial level and the level you have reached.
If you so wish, you may also obtain an assessment certificate, which includes a detailed analysis of your competence in the French language.

On request you can also receive certification of your level in the form of a detailed assessment of linguistic competence.

Your main teacher completes the end of course teaching assessment which is validated by the teaching department.

It includes:

- the predicted level, the level achieved as well as the levels reached in the 4 abilities: oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral expression and written expression based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

- a detailed description of your abilities and your progress in the different areas: oral, written, sociocultural.

- general comments.
This assessment can be used at university (to earn credits), at work (validation of training course), etc.