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Top 5 Reasons to learn French
1) A Widely Spoken Language
More than 300 million people speak French on the five continents around the world. The OIF, an international organization of French-speaking countries, comprises 88 member States and governments.
2) French Presence in the English Language
After the Norman Conquest of 1066, Norman French was emplaced as the language of power on the British Isles and had its influenced on English. The English language is peppered with words of French origin — almost half of them can be traced back to French origin.
3) Enrichment in Studies and Life
French was used by famous philosophers at universal level to advocate ideas during the Enlightenment period in the 18th century. The language of Victor Hugo and Molière offers access to great works of literature in the original French, as well as films and songs.
4) Abundance of Delights for Travellers
Learning French does not only help you explore the magnificent chateaux that line the Loire River but also allows you to travel or study in countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Belgium, where French is an official language.
5) More Opportunities in International Job Market
French is both a working language and an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee and many other French companies around the world.
Would you like to learn more about the French language and culture? Enrol in our courses now and follow us on social media!
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*GOOD NEWS & CONGRATULATIONS to our students on their excellent results in the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF):
- Oct 2024: 98% attained the target level; 82% achieved one level above their target
- Jun 2024: 99% attained the target level; 92% achieved one level above their target
- Oct 2023: 100% attained the target level; over 80% achieved one level above their target
- May 2023: 98.8% attained the target level; 75% achieved one level above their target
- Oct 2022: 96.5% attained the target level; 63% achieved one level above their target
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The programme is equivalent to A1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
This course covers the content of the A2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
This course covers the content of the B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
This course covers the content of the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Why should we take the TCF?
- Compendious Assessment: The TCF evaluates your French languages skills in a comprehensive way with different language aspects included.
- International accreditation: The TCF is administered by the Centre International d'Etudes Pédagogiques (CIEP) for the French Ministry of Education. It is designed and accredited according to international standards.
- Pathway to Overseas Studies: The TCF is widely recognized by higher educational institutions, universities and government authorities.
- Professional Development: The results of the benchmark exam, which are also recognized in the professional sector, could be used to endorse your job applications or career development.
- CEF Reimbursement: Under the scheme of CEF, both the fee of the certificate courses offered by HKU SPACE and the TCF exam fee are reimbursable.