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

EXAM SCHEDULE - 

October 4, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: 521 Philosophy Hall

December 6, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: 521 Philosophy Hall

February 7, 2025
1:00 – 3:00
Location: 521 Philosophy Hall

April 4, 2025
1:00 – 3:00
Location: 521 Philosophy Hall

July 11, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: 521 Philosophy Hall