INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS – Professional French Certificate for International Relations

In an increasingly competitive global market, companies are looking for the most agile, mobile employees, adapted to a globalized world. Among the qualities sought, mastery of several languages, French included stands out in the list as an essential asset.

The French for International Relations Diploma was created at the request of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. These two institutions promote the use of the French language within international organizations and in international political and diplomatic exchanges.

This Diploma has been realized with the pedagogical collaboration of the French Department of the  Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.

Who is it aimed at?

This Diploma is intended for executives of international or regional organizations who need to use French in their professional context; national civil servants likely to have a role in the work of international or European institutions; journalists.

What to expect on the exam day?

Two examinations, a computer-based examination followed by an oral interview.

They are carried out as follows:

1. Understanding and processing information (between 45min and 2h depending on the level)
   • Processing written information
   • Processing oral information
   • Written comprehension
2. Oral interaction (between 5 and 15 min depending on the level and including preparation time)
   • Two role-play activities

Examples of activities and topics covered:

Activities: Writing a summary note, commenting on data about a country, summarizing current events, organizing a protocol event, writing an official statement, presenting a mission, a project, presenting a country situation, obtaining support in the field, making a thematic presentation, arguing during a negotiation.

Thèmes : Diplomacy, Economics, Education, Human Rights, Finance, Peacekeeping, Ecology

Validity period : the Certificate has a lifetime validity

Please note :The Professional French Certificates are also recognized by the French government for residence permit or citizenship applications.

Prerequisites:

• Since the Certificate is offered for levels B1, B2, and C1, a minimum level of French B1 is required.

How to prepare yourself for the exam?

• Option 1: Face-to-face group preparation

  15 hours of face-to-face group preparation (by level), including practice tests for the DFP, mock exams, and professional communication exercises

  Schedule: Monday to Friday from 1:30pm to 4:30 pm

  Price: 225€ + 190€ (certificate) = 415€

• Option 2: Face-to-face individual preparation

  15 hours of face-to-face individual preparation with a teacher, including practice for the targeted Professional French Certifcate, mock exams, and communication exercices on a professional setting

  Schedule: to be agreed upon with the student and the teacher

  Price: 990€ + 190€ (certificate) = 1 180€

• Option 3: Individual online preparation

  15 hours of individual online preparation classes with a teacher including practice for the targeted Professional French Certificate, mock exams, and communication exercices on a professional setting

  Schedule: to be agreed upon with the student and the teacher

  Price : 990€ + 190€ (certificate) = 1 180€

Results

Four to six weeks after the exam day.

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