FAQ

Q.  If I want to join a higher level (2, 3, 4, 5 what should I do?
 
Q.  I would like to join the French Online program but I cannot attend the workshops due to
personal problems. In this case will I be able to a. learn French, b. take exams?

 
Q.  If I do not attend the workshops, do I get a reduction in the fee?
 
Q.  What is the difference in the French Online course at AIOU and at the Alliance Française?
 
Q.  I want to join French Online with the AIOU. What should I do?
 
Q.   When can I take the TEF examination? I need to take this test urgently.
 
Q.  If I want to obtain an internationally recognized certificate for French, till what
level do I need to study?

 
Q.  I would like to take up French as an “O” level / GCE subject. Can French Online
help me prepare for this?

 

 

 

 

Q. If I want to join a higher level (2, 3, 4, 5) what should I do?
 
Ans. Students who have learned French before and would like to join a higher “degré” or level need to take an entrance test. You should contact your nearest Alliance Française. They will give you the test, a teacher will check it and help you decide which level you should register.

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Q. I would like to join the French Online program but I cannot attend the workshops due to personal problems. In this case will I be able to a. learn French,
b.
take exams?
 
Ans. The modules on the Internet are complete in themselves and provide necessary comprehension activities and grammatical exercises, i.e. they are self-sufficient. The workshops provide conversation and extra pronunciation practice. Missing out a workshop, therefore means that you can still learn the language, but you will lack the conversation practice, and miss the opportunity of being corrected by a teacher. Secondly, you can take the examination even if you do not attend the workshop.

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Q. If I do not attend the workshops, do I get a reduction in the fee?
 
Ans. No, the fee remains the same.

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Q. What is the difference in the French Online course at AIOU and at the Alliance Française?
 
Ans. The modules, etc. are exactly the same, but the time framework is different. The Alliance Françaises offering 4 modules in a 2-month course, whereas the AIOU is
offering a semester of studies comprising of 8 modules.
By joining the French Online program at the Alliance Française, you become a member of the Alliance and thus have access to the library, films, cultural activities at the Alliance.
You can also watch TV5, a French educational TV channel, at the Alliance premises.

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Q. I want to join French Online with the AIOU. What should I do?
 
Ans. The AIOU announces its new session in the newspapers twice a year (Spring and Autumn semester). You have to apply to the relevant office according to the guidelines given in the advertisement. All questions should be directed to the AIOU’s regional offices.

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Q. When can I take the TEF examination? I need to take this test urgently.
 
Ans. TEF is an exam that establishes your level of French. It is better to appear for this exam afterstudying well, as that insures a good placement. 5 degrés of French Online are the minimum. We usually recommend that students should study for a longer period of time
before attempting the TEF.

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Q. If I want to obtain an internationally recognized certificate for French, till what
level do I need to study?
 
Ans. Modules 19 and 20 prepare students for the DELF A1 examination, which is conducted
by the French Ministry of Education, and is internationally recognized. You can also prepare for the CEFP1 exam. The CEFP1 certificate is awarded by the Alliance Française
of Paris.

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Q. I would like to take up French as an “O” level / GCE subject. Can French Online
help me prepare for this?
 
Ans. French Online will provide a language base, but you will need to study further to meet the requirement of this examination.

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