An Analysis of French Students' Language Needs
For students studying in France, a solid French foundation is undoubtedly the first step to get a degree, so it is very important for applicants studying in France to improve their French language ability. In the past, studying in France required international students to provide 500 hours of French learning certificates, but now it seems that these can not meet the learning needs of international students. The language standard of most universities in France is the European standard B2. If you don't reach the level of B2, you need to prepare for the French language and get the corresponding level before you can enter the professional study. Therefore, before applying for a school, it is best to raise your language to B2 level, which will help you save more time and money in the whole process of studying abroad through application.
For students who choose to study in small European language countries, they face arduous language challenges. Knowing in advance the requirements of each country for language ability, choosing the appropriate language test and laying a good foundation for domestic language will undoubtedly make the road of studying abroad smoother in the future. The language requirements of French universities are actually quite different. For science and engineering students, French is not as high as liberal arts, so liberal arts students may need to work harder on French. What are the specific language requirements for studying in France?
First, the language requirements for studying in France
In view of the language requirements of French universities for international students, different majors have different language requirements for international students, and different schools have different application requirements. For example, students majoring in law must have a good level of French, while students majoring in science and engineering such as mathematics do not need to have a particularly high level of French.
If you want to study in France, you need to have a basic level of French before going abroad, which means that most students can learn French for 600 hours. If their language ability is particularly strong, they may study for 400 hours, and if they don't study well, they may need to study for more than 800 hours. And after learning, you should take the corresponding language test.
If you plan to study in France, you should start learning French at least one year in advance and try to be fluent in oral English during the interview. There is a big difference between French and English in learning. It is difficult to get started in French, and the starting point is high. Because French is rich in tenses, the early learning of French needs a period of persistence. Stick to it for 200 hours, and a basic systematic understanding of French learning will be formed. The more you learn, the easier it will be. At present, most language schools teach according to European standards. After 600 hours of study, they can completely meet the standards of European standard A2, and they can communicate with each other in French. However, French is not a suitable language for self-study, because the grammatical structure of French is difficult, so students who study French must study for at least 400 hours before they can have a certain self-study ability. French class is sometimes a good choice.
Second, due to the different requirements of colleges and universities, the conditions are different.
Different colleges and universities, even different majors, have different requirements for college entrance examination results. For example, public engineering colleges need students with at least one degree, and university engineering colleges need students with more than two degrees. Some comprehensive universities also set different standards such as bachelor degree or above 450 points according to their own conditions. Everyone should learn the basic knowledge as much as possible in high school and improve their college entrance examination scores as much as possible, because when choosing a school, the higher the college entrance examination score, the wider the choice.
Third, it is not enough to abandon the traditional 500 class hours.
There are two kinds of universities in France, one is a comprehensive university, and the other is a professional college, including engineering college and business college. Among them, nearly 90% of French comprehensive universities teach in French. Although some business schools offer English courses, French teaching is still the mainstream. Usually, applicants from French universities can be admitted without an entrance examination, which can easily lead to mixed students, and students with relatively weak language skills can easily be eliminated. Therefore, in recent years, some famous universities in France have gradually raised the threshold for selecting talents. For example, when an engineering college enrolls students in China, it will examine students' abilities as comprehensively as possible. In addition to a solid and excellent science foundation, it will also examine students' language, adaptability and communication skills. Due to the increased academic burden of language learning, among the 40-50 students in this school every year, there are still 5-6 students who can't adapt to the first year of study and transfer to a lower comprehensive university or vocational and technical school. Different majors have different language requirements, and some majors have very high requirements for French. Generally speaking, liberal arts majors have higher requirements for language than science majors. Among them, psychology, law, linguistics and other majors are particularly strict, while applied foreign languages (LEA) and other majors require mastering a third language (usually not Chinese) other than English and French. In addition, some French majors basically don't accept the applications of foreign students from China, or even after studying, it's difficult to get a foothold in France. For example, the major of law (except the major of law and international law in some schools) and the major of medicine (including dentists) are very different from those in China. In addition, the internal standards of this profession are very harsh, and foreigners are hardly accepted for employment. Once you can't find a job in France, what you learn after returning home is often useless because of ethnic differences, so even if you really learn it, it may not be suitable.
Fourth, the exams that must be passed.
All students wishing to enter the first year of a French university must pass the French Proficiency Test (TCF), which aims to test the French proficiency of people whose mother tongue is an illegal language. The French proficiency test is a standard proficiency test, and the test questions are very rigorous. According to the test results, the candidates' language ability can be positioned according to the six levels set by the European Council, and the test results clearly show where the candidates' French ability is. At present, the French proficiency test is a computer test, and the test is arranged at least once a week. Candidates can choose the test time at any time and know the result after taking the test.
French universities treat international students and domestic students equally, with the same entrance requirements and diplomas. France receives 220,000 foreign students every year, making it the second largest receiving country in Europe. French schools are the same as those in China. School starts in September, and many people apply for visas in July and August. If students want to go to France in September, it will be late to send materials in August. Generally speaking, they should start delivering materials at least two months in advance, that is, in May and June.
The main content of the interview is to understand why the students decided to study in France, their French level and their study plan. Language application ability is very important, because after arriving in France, if there is no way to communicate with the French, it will be very difficult for a person to live alone. In addition, during the interview, the examiner will want to know the students' study plan, the reasons why the students want to go to France, and the reasons why the students want to study their chosen major.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) interview for studying abroad
Before the interview, students need to seriously consider a question, that is, what major to study. During the interview, students should be able to clearly explain why they chose this school and this major, the diploma they hope to obtain, how long they plan to study in France, and so on. At the same time, students should have a basic understanding of the French education system. For example, if students want to get a DUT (University Technical Diploma), they should know what this abbreviation means, how long they need to study, and so on. You should also show that your decision to study in France is well thought out. You know the study plan like the back of your hand, and the plan suits you very well.
After the student interview, the education center will immediately send all the students' letters of introduction to the visa office, and the visa office of the French Embassy will decide whether to approve the visa.