University Pathway is a program dedicated to students already enrolled in a French university, engineering school or Institut of Technology (IUT) who need to improve their level of French and acquire all the skills and knowledge corresponding to the requirements of French higher education before starting the academic year.
Standard general French course in the morning, in an international group:
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
- 10 students max. / class
- Courses taught in French only
Preparation course for scientific and technical studies in the afternoon, in a closed group:
- 8 hours of lessons spread over 3 afternoons
- 5 students minimum per class / 12 maximum per class
- Individualized progression
- Daily homework
- Mid-term and final test to check the knowledge and skills acquired
Course program:
- Discovery of higher education in France: types of establishments, organization, administration, functioning, sectors, expected skills, student services, etc.
- Differentiation of courses given in higher education (CM, TD, TP).
- Writings and evaluations expected in academia.
- Methodology of university writings: summary, report, synthesis, dissertation.
- Oral methodology: note taking, speaking, presentation.
End of program documents:
1. Detailed course certificate indicating the dates of the stay, the program followed, the levels covered, the attendance rate and the number of ECTS credits:
2. Individual transcript indicating:
- the level at the start and end of the course by skill,
- the marks of the weekly tests in intensive courses,
- the marks of the mid-term test and final test during the afternoon,
- the knowledge and skills acquired,
- the general appreciations of the teachers on the participation, the regularity of the work, the motivation and the progression,
- the teachers’ comments on weaknesses and strengths.
