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.

  • Physical paperback/hardcover dictionaries allowed only: French/English or English/French. 
  • Dictionaries are available to borrow by pickup and return at the Dept. of French, 515-521 Philosophy Hall.
  • Exam text examples available here: French texts (one English translation)
  • To register email: Benita Dace

2023-2024 Schedule

December 8, 2023
1:00 – 3:00
Location: 509 Hamilton 

February 2, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: TBA

April 5, 2024
1:00 – 3:00
Location: TBA

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

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