French language Education in India
Success and usefulness of students studying in France depend to a large extent on their knowledge of the French language. Whatever their objective, the better they speak the language, the more chances they have to enrich their contacts with the country and its people. For learning French one has to take the following route:

.Certificate in Practical French Language (or 1 st grade). This assumes that the student has acquired considerable basic knowledge of the French language and. culture. It includes a general and a commercial option.

Essential characteristics
.No previous qualifications are required for taking the practical certificate in French language (I st grade) and Diploma in French studies (2nd grade) examinations.

.Candidates for Advanced Diploma in French studies (3rd grade) must however have passed the Diploma of French studies (2nd grade) and hold the baccalaureate or an equivalent degree officially recognised.

 .Advanced Diploma in French studies may allow foreign students holding the baccalaureate or equivalent degree to be exempted from the examination taken at the end of the first year of first cycle studies in Modem Arts subjects as well as in modem languages. Application for this exemption must be submitted to the "President" of the university which is chosen by the student.

The cost of language training in France is approximately Rs. 1 9,000 per month. It is therefore advisable to learn French from recognised learning centres in India before leaving for France. You may join the crash courses offered by the following centres of Alliance Francaise India. One may also join an intensive course in French Language offered by the universities.