French test for international students

How do you prove your level of French?

Non-French students applying for bachelor's and master's degree programs (full-time student, work-study and Executive Education) taught in French (see below for the list of programs concerned) must present a certificate attesting to their B2 level in French for admission.
To be admissible, the test must have been taken within the 2 years preceding the application for admission on 1st January of the year in question. If you have obtained a diploma in French (DELF, DALF or DUEF), it is recognised and valid for an unlimited period.
The test result must be submitted with all the documents before the application deadline. A test registration certificate is not acceptable. Grenoble IAE - INP does not organise certification sessions.
 

French tests accepted by Grenoble IAE - INP

• The tests and diplomas accepted are : DELF, DALF, DUEF, TCF, TEF, TFI.
• Details of the types of tests and results recognised by Grenoble IAE - INP are available here.
• To be admissible, the test must have been taken within the 2 years preceding the application for admission on 1st January of the year in question. If you have obtained a diploma in French (DELF, DALF or DUEF), it is recognised and valid for an unlimited period.

List of programs concerned by French tests

All Grenoble IAE - INP Bachelor's and Master's programs are taught in French, with the exception of the 5 Full English programs (see list below).
For all programs taught in French, a certified French test is required.
For Full English programs dictated in English, no French pre-requisite is required: 
Bachelor in Management
Advanced Research in Management of Information Systems
Advances in Finance and Accounting
Applied Corporate Management
Le Quanti : Research and Data Intelligence in Marketing

Exemptions from French Proficiency Certification

• To qualify for a French language certification exemption, you must meet one of the following criteria :
• Be a Candidate from a country where French is an official language (ID required): see the list of countries here (PDF)
• Be a foreign national who obtained a French baccalaureate at a French lycée abroad.
• Be a foreign national who holds a higher education French diploma in French.

Language proficiency can also be assessed and validated during an admission interview.