French

Why French?

You can understand a variety of world perspectives :

• Speaking French enables you to understand cultural diversity that offers a competitive edge abroad.
• If you want to study international affairs, volunteer, or work in social causes, know that many humanitarian agencies and international organizations also use French as an official or working language. Organizations like the United Nations, NATO, European Union, Doctors without Borders, and Amnesty International, to name a few.

French is spoken in more than 56 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, and is an official language in:

Europe :

• France
• Belgium
• Luxembourg
• Monaco
• Switzerland

Africa :

• Congo
• Djibouti
• Guinea
• Côte d’Ivoire
• Madagascar
• Mali
• Seychelles

North America :

• Canada
• Haiti

South Pacific :

• French Polynesia
• Reunion Islands
• Martinique Islands

It is a widely spoken language :

• Apart from being the sixth most widely spoken language, French is the second most learned Foreign Language.
• Ranked the fifth largest economy in the world, India, has taken positive steps toward strategic alliances with France for business, jobs, and even education.

You can study in France :

• France’s Education system offers a multicultural study experience, bringing together cultures from all over the world.
• France is Europe’s 4th best country to study, welcoming almost 300000 students each year. Paris has been rated the #1 student city according to the QS Best Student Cities survey conducted in 2014.

You can find numerous business opportunities :

• French is considered the most important Business Language. And with friendly relations between India and France constantly improving it always helps to be a step ahead of the job market.
• Learning French improves your chances for effective communication in professional relationships.

More Job Opportunities :

• France is home to leading international corporations: Airbus, Total, Orange, LVMH, L’Oréal, and Danone among many others.
• The following fields become accessible with knowledge of the French Language :
• International Business
• Research in French
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Teaching
• Diplomatic services
• Translation and Interpretation

French philosophy, art, and literature :

• France is considered the Lingua Franca of the world of Culture, Art, Cuisine, Dance & Fashion.
• Being able to watch french cinéma and read many lauded french novels becomes possible with studying in French

France as a travel destination :

• France is a beautiful country to visit. A familiarity with the language will mean a more authentic experience of interacting with the people and culture. Traveling to France is really hard without a basic knowledge of the language.
• For people working in the Tourism industry, France is believed to have one of the liveliest Hospitality and Tourism Industries.
• Although stereotyped as snobs, the French are welcoming of people who make even the smallest of attempts to speak their language.

French is the language of International Relations :

• French is a working language as well as an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross, and international courts. Proficiency in French is essential for anyone considering a career in any international organization.

You can become proficient more quickly than with most world languages :

• French is among the languages requiring the least amount of instructional hours in order for an English speaker to reach a high level of speaking proficiency, according to the Defense Language Institute. Ideally, it takes about 720 hours to achieve an advanced level, against 1000 hours for a basic level of Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
• Additionally, if you have any working knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish or Italian, then French is a good next step given its Latin roots.

One in three Canadians speaks French :

• Working knowledge in French can increase your job opportunities in Canada as it is a bilingual country. Moreover, Canada has one of the best education systems in the world. It is ranked among the best in the world. French is one of the skills that can get you admission to one of the French universities of Canada, especially in Quebec.
• If you have the DELF French proficiency certificates, your chances of obtaining your Canadian permanent residence are higher. Knowledge of the language demonstrates your commitment and willingness to move to Canada. Above all, it paves the way for you to apply to the French-speaking provinces.

Working in India :

• Many French and Canadian companies in India demand qualified French-speaking employees with a minimum B2 Level which is regarded as the minimum working proficiency.
• It is a great way to upskill for people in hospitality, culinary, banking and/or engineering. Companies like Alstom, Airbus, Societe Generale, and Capgemini are often in need of French-speaking employees.
• Several schools look for French language teachers:
• B1 is the minimum level for Primary School
• B2 for High school and Universities
• C1 for IB schools