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French is a very popular language at Oxford University and it is available at all levels on all pathways.
Information about the different courses we offer in this language is available by clicking on each course pathway. Please read this information carefully to ensure you pick the course that is right for you.
Please note that Stage 7 has been conceived as a proficiency level and can be taken multiple times as the content of the course will be focused on current issues and learner interests.
General and Academic courses run in three parts. If you did not complete Part One or Part Two, you may still join at the next enrolment point (Part Two or Part Three) provided that you are not an absolute beginner. Please follow the guidance on our website to find the right stage for you and proceed to book your place online. If you are unsure, you may make an appointment to see a tutor in week 0 or week 1. If you feel that you have made the wrong level choice, please discuss this with your tutor at the end of the first class.
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| Course Pathway | Stage(s) | Enrol or Apply | Day of week and time | Date of first class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast track | 1+2 |
Applications to join existing courses in Hilary term will open on January 9th, to book a language level evaluation with a tutor |
Monday 17:00-19:00 Thursday 13:00-14:00 |
Monday 14 January |
| 1+2 | Tuesday 17:00-19:00 Friday 13:00-14:00 |
Tuesday 15 January | ||
| 2+3 | Monday 17:00-19:00 Tuesday 13:00-14:00 |
Monday 14 January | ||
| 2+3 | Tuesday 17:00-19:00 Thursday 12:00-13:00 |
Tuesday 15 January | ||
| 3+4 | Friday 17:00-19:00 Wednesday 09:00-10:00 |
Friday 18 January | ||
| 4+5 | Wednesday 17:00-19:00 Friday 13:00-14:00 |
Wednesday 16 January | ||
|
Part 2 |
1 |
Monday 11:00-13:00 | Monday 21 January | |
| 1 | Enrol | Friday 11:00-13:00 | Friday 25 January | |
| 1 | Enrol | Friday 15:00-17:00 | Friday 25 January | |
| 2 | Enrol | Monday 13:00-15:00 | Monday 21 January | |
| 2 | Enrol | Tuesday 09:00-11:00 | Tuesday 22 January | |
| 2 | Enrol | Wednesday 15:00-17:00 | Wednesday 23 January | |
| 3 | Enrol | Friday 15:00-17:00 | Friday 25 January | |
| 3 | Enrol | Thursday 11:00-13:00 | Thursday 24 January | |
| 3 | Enrol | Wednesday 11:00-13:00 | Wednesday 23 January | |
| 4 | Enrol | Tuesday 09:00-11:00 | Tuesday 22 January | |
| 4 | Enrol | Wednesday 13:00-15:00 | Wednesday 23 January | |
| 5 | Enrol | Friday 09:00-11:00 | Friday 25 January | |
| 5 | Enrol | Monday 15:00-17:00 | Monday 21 January | |
| 5 | Friday 09:00-11:00 | Friday 25 January | ||
| 6 | Enrol | Monday 09:00- 11:00 | Monday 21 January | |
| 6 | Enrol | Wednesday 13:00-15:00 | Wednesday 23 January | |
| 7 | Enrol | Wednesday 11:00-13:00 | Wednesday 23 January | |
|
Academic French Part 2 |
1 | Enrol | Thursday 09:00-11:00 | Thursday 24 January |
| 2 | Enrol | Monday 11:00-13:00 | Monday 21 January | |
| Intensive | 1 | Enrol | Every day 10:00-13:00 | Monday 3rd – Friday 7th December |
| 3 | Enrol | Every day 14:00-17:00 | Monday 3rd – Friday 7th December | |
| 5 | Enrol | Every day 14:00-17:00 | Monday 3rd – Friday 7th December |
Details of the textbooks to be used for each course (where applicable) will be confirmed by tutors during the first class.
Your score can be seen at the end of the test. If you need further help, see our page on how to assess your level.
Please note that this test only focuses on your knowledge of the language – it does not test pragmatic language competence. If you have not spoken for a long time we advise that you opt for the stage indicated below your score range.
| Score | Stage |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | 1 |
| 4-10 | 2 |
| 11-20 | 3 |
| 21-30 | 4 |
| 31-40 | 5 |
| 41-45 | 6 |
| 45-50 | 7 |
OF for Old French (with also some books available in the Pléiade collection)
General courses
Local languages in France and dialects of French
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