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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’s 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 professionnal
institutions, the course designers and the teachers so as to determine
the learners’ levels 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 learners’personality
and their prior language knowledge and skills. But as the first
levels cover a sensibly equal amount of time, the last ones require
more time proportionnal to the difficulty of the tasks that need
to be undertaken and performed .
| A1.1 |
Beginner 1 |
less than 120h * |
| A1.2 |
Beginner 2 |
| A2.1 |
Elementary 1 |
150h - 220h * |
| A2.2 |
Elémentaire 2 |
| B1.1 |
Pre-intermediate |
300h - 400h * |
| B1.2 |
Intermediate |
| B2.1 |
Upper-intermediate 1 |
500h - 600h * |
| B2.2 |
Upper-intermediate 2 |
| C1 |
Advanced |
700h - 800h * |
| C2.1 |
Proficiency |
More than 800h * |
* The given amounts of
hours are indicative, and are subject to vary according to the
learners’ personality and their individual progress.
Starting dates for all levels
and all courses : CLICK HERE
Advice before you arrive
Our admissions department will help you to decide the right
courses for you to follow and will be able to answer
any questions you may have about your stay in Paris. If you need
information on your visa application, click
here : http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/venir/visas/index.html
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate
to contact our
admissions department
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.
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