EXAMS

Students who have regularly attended at least one session of French language courses (in the current year) can register for an exam to obtain a language diploma:

- A2-B1 Diploma Examination

- Certificate Examination B2-C1

If they pass, they will be awarded a language diploma, certifying their level in French: A2, B1, B2 or C1.

Passing the Certificate of French (advanced level diploma: B2 or C1) exempts students from the French admission exam to the University of Geneva (the Faculty of Arts requires an additional test).

Diploma Exam A2-B1

Written tests: Monday 14 August 2023 in the morning, duration 2 hours in total

- Listening comprehension (12 multiple choice questions) 

- Grammar (gap-filling exercises, sentences to be put in order) 

- Reading comprehension (8 multiple choice questions, 4 T/F questions)

- Written production (140-160 words, expression of opinion)

Oral test: Tuesday 15 August to Thursday 17 August 2023 according to individual timetable

- 15 minutes preparation with a randomly selected trigger document

- 10 minutes of performance:

• Oral presentation of the theme of the document and expression of opinion
• Discussion with the examiners

B2-C1 Certificate Examination

Written tests: Monday 14 August 2023 in the morning, duration 2.5 hours in total

- Listening comprehension (12 multiple choice questions) 

- Grammar (gap-filling exercises, sentences to be put in order) 

- Reading comprehension (8 multiple choice questions, 4 T/F questions)

- Written production (160-200 words, express argued point of view)

Oral test: Tuesday 15 August to Thursday 17 August 2023 according to individual timetable

- 15 minutes preparation time: a randomly selected topic with two triggering documents

- 15 minutes of performance:

• Monologue: oral argumentative synthesis for 10 minutes
• 5 minutes discussion with the examiners

Rules for the Summer School Examination: click here 

REGISTRATION: click here