French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

As part of their application, candidates must take an online French test to assess their language level. The 2-hour test is taken on a secure server.

The minimum level required varies by training programme. Test results are communicated to the admissions commission and become part of the student’s academic record.

French courses in July and August!

30 hours over 2 weeks in early September, early October, and early January.

Objectives: to offer non-native French speaking students intensive training in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) to enable them to acquire the technical and scientific vocabulary essential for completing their course of study.

General organization: intensive courses take place 15 days before the start of the other classes.  During this period, students are trained in scientific vocabulary, and are offered courses to facilitate their integration into life in France (banks, administrative procedures, etc).

2 hours per week over the entire period that foreign students are at Montpellier SupAgro.

French is considered to be their Living Language 1 (LV1) and earns ECTS credits.

Objectives: to offer non-native French speaking students training in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) to enable them to acquire the best possible command of French as well as cultural knowledge necessary for their integration.

Montpellier SupAgro is the approved TFI® test centre.

Taken at the close of their training programme, TFI® enables students to obtain certification of their proficiency in French that is recognized by thousands of companies and institutions around the world.