French Proficiency Examination

Note: SIPA students should take the placement test, not the proficiency exam.

The French proficiency exam is administered to graduate students five times per year. There are no alternate dates, or times, beyond the schedule below.

  • Only physical paperback/hardcover dictionaries are allowed (French/English or English/French). 
  • Dictionaries are available to borrow (by pickup and return) from the Dept. of French.
  • Exam text examples available here: French texts (one English translation)
  • To register email: Benita Dace

2023-2024 Schedule

April 5, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: 521 Philosophy Hall

July 12, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: TBA

October 4, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: TBA

December 6, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: TBA

February 7, 2025
1:00 – 3:00
Location: TBA