» What are the nationalities of the students studying French?   
Students from more than 110 different nationalities join our classes. We have, among several others, students coming from Poland, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, China and Japan.

» Is your French language school recognized by the Ministry of Education?   
Yes, Institut privé Campus Langues is an establishment for higher education registered at the Academy of Paris.

» I need to present a registration letter to the Préfecture, can I obtain one after registering for courses at French Language School CAMPUS Langues ?   
Yes, we will provide you with a registration letter (certificat d'inscription) if you register in our programme of 20h/week ("Student" Programme or "Prépa' University").

» What do the French courses fees precisely include?   
Student Programme & Prepa'University/TCF :
Prices are for 4 or 12 weeks courses (not the fee per week).
PLease add to the course fees the registration fee, as following:
- 30 Euros if you are "au-pair"
- 45 Euros if you need a registration certificate.
The Studio 100 textbook (15€) along with the exercises book (11€) is compulsory : 26€
Discovery Programme :
Prices are for 4, 8 or 12 weeks courses (not the fee per week).
Please add an extra-fee only for morning courses (starting at 9h00 or at 11h00).
The Studio 100 textbook (15€) along with the exercises book (11€) is compulsory : 26€
Evening Courses : Prices are for 4 or 12 weeks courses (not the fee per week).
PLease add to the course fees a registration fee of 15 Euros.

» Do I have to pay the registration fee if I have already studied at your school?   
The student card delivered by Campus is valid for 1 year. As long as your student card is still valid, you do not need to pay the registration fees.

» Do you offer any accommodation services?   
No; but we can send you a list of places to stay in, hotels or university campuses, by simply asking us.

» May I be reimbursed for the remaining courses if I fall sick?   
You need to inform us once you are aware of your absence, where your courses will be reimbursed after you provide us with a medical letter proving that you are ill and no longer able to attend your courses.

» After I register in your school, can I be reimbursed if I do not want to continue my French courses?   
In all cases whatsoever, you are requested to attend your lessons. No reimbursements will be assured if you decide to stop taking your courses or simply drop out.

» Can I change my course level if I want to?   
You can change your course if your professor approves so. Your teacher needs to confirm that your level does not correspond to your current class.

» How many levels do you have?   
We offer courses in 15 different levels.

» How long does it take to progress from one level to another?   
Also depending on how much you study and revise alone as well as your daily practice of French, one level includes around 120 hours of class courses - provided that you attend regularly.

» Do I have /need to use a textbook?   
Yes; your professor will inform you which one to buy/use.

» Can I register for French courses for a period of two weeks?   
You can register, as of a period of 2 weeks, in our Discovery Programme or in our Summer courses.

» What time do evening French courses start?   
You may attend our evening courses from 19h00 to 21h00.

» Do you have summer French courses?   
We offer 3 course sessions each summer, where you can start your French courses on any Monday (subject to level availability).

» Is there a deadline for registration if I want to start courses in September?   
We advise you to register 2 to 3 weeks before you intend to start your French courses.

» What is the average age of your students?   
The average age of our learners is between 20 and 23, although we have learners of all other age groups.

» I am 16 years old. Can I register at your school?   
While the majority of our French programmes are addressed to adults (18 years of age and over), our French summer courses are open for learners as of 16 years old.
Before registering, you will have an individual level assessment with the director of the French language department to define your level and set learning objectives.
You will then be supervised by your teacher all throughout your French summer course, who will in return provide you with advice and suggestions that meet your needs .

» Do you have courses to help me prepare for the French DALF diploma?   
Yes; our university preparation course prepares you for the DELF and DALF diplomas.

» Can I attend other courses at the same time to improve my French?   
Yes; we have initiated the following learning workshops:
- French phonetics
- French conversation
- French grammar
- French writing skills

» Do you also offer at French Language School CAMPUS Langues courses for other foreign languages?   
Yes; you may follow our courses for English, Spanish or Arabic.
Our courses for those languages include no more than 15 students per class. They are in the evenings, starting from 18h30 and also on Saturday mornings from 11h00 to 13h30.

» How can I get my grade sheet?   
At the information desk, fill in the request form. Your French teacher needs to fill in the sheet in view of the grade scale. After being completed, have it certified at the information desk once again.

» How can I get an assiduity certificate?   
This official document certifies your attendance in class. To obtain it, you need to fill in the assiduity demand form, mentioning the period of your courses and the name of your French teacher. This certificate states precisely your attendance in class; and therefore, it is a must that you attend your courses regularly if you intend to renew your student resident permit (carte de séjour) in France.

» I already registered at French Language School CAMPUS LANGUES, but there were no places for me to start immediately. When do I expect to begin my course?   
Once there is an available place in class, we will contact you to inform you of your starting date. You would then need to come to the school to complete your registration before starting.

» Do you accept language cheques for payment?   
No.

  LONG STAY STUDENT VISA/STUDENT RESIDENCE PERMIT

» I do not live in France, and I need a letter of admission to get my visa. How long in advance do you advice me to ask for it before coming to France?   
It is preferable that you ask for your pre-enrollment letter (letter of admission) 2 months before your expected arrival in France.

» What do I have to do to get my visa?   
First check if you need a visa: consult the Web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: www.diplomatie.fr

To obtain a pre-enrollment letter, please do the following:
1 - online: complete the registration form and pay the pre-registration fee online via our secured Web site
or
2- by e-mail: inform us of your request, and we will instruct you on how to proceed.

The pre-registration fee (80 Euros) is non-refundable even if your visa demand has been refused: we therefore suggest that you contact the French Embassy authorities in your country to confirm the possibilities of being granted a long stay student visa with a pre-enrollment letter delivered by French Language School CAMPUS Langues.

» What procedures do I need to follow to obtain my student residence permit?   
You need to present to the Préfecture in your residence district a registration letter certifying that you are registered in our courses at  Institut privé Campus Langues. This registration letter will be delivered to you once you register in our Student Programme ou notre University Preparation Programme for a period of 3 months (12 weeks).
More information: www.prefecture-police-paris.interieur.gouv.fr

» How can I register in the French Student Programme or in the University Preparation Programme?   
1- Please come to the registration office at Institut privé Campus Langues with:
  - a copy of your passport or visa or residence permit (carte de séjour)
  - 2 identity photographs
  - course fees in cash or by bank (credit) cards.
2- You will be given a free level test.
3- You will need to complete the registration form.
4- French Language School CAMPUS Langues will then provide you with your student card and your final registration letter (enrollment letter).

» I would like to pay for the registration fees by bank transfer. What are your bank details?   
Our bank details are the following:
- Bank: Crédit Industriel et Commercial
- BIC: CMCIFRPP
- Account Owner: SARL CFILC
- IBAN: FR76 3006 6100 8100 0104 4300 133
- Address: CIC Paris Malesherbes - 48, Boulevard Malesherbes - 75008, Paris - France

» I was supposed to begin my courses on 10/08/2009 but will only be able to arrive on 24/08/2009, can I be reimbursed for the courses I miss?   
You need to inform us in written of your late arrival (by email, by fax or by post). Without any notice from you 1 week after the French courses start, we eventually cancel your registration and assure no reimbursements, nor will your courses be re-scheduled for a future date.

» Can I take a holiday/vacation while the courses are in process?   
No; students are required to attend their French courses.

» If I need to be absent for 2 weeks, will I join the same class once again after I return?   
You may be absent for 2 weeks provided that you take the two weeks between 2 payments ; yet, you will not be guaranteed to join the same French class once again. According to your level then, you may be placed in another French class.

» Can I obtain my student resident permit if I register for English courses?   
No; the Préfecture only considers registration for French courses during the day.

» Does registration for the courses on Saturdays or in the evenings entitle me to the registration certificate that I need to present to obtain my carte de séjour or student visa?   
No; only registration for French day courses are accepted for that purpose.

  AU PAIR & VISA FOR AU PAIR

» Do you have/offer job opportunities for "au pair"?   
No; but we can provide you with a list of addresses of the au pair agencies we coordinate with.

» I would like to recruit an au pair, what do I need to do?    
1°) The receiving family needs, first of all, to obtain an approval application form for an au pair family assistant:
- by telephone,
- by post,
- from the Foreign Labour Department (DDTE), according to the residence address of the family.
2°) The family needs to send the form back to the same office, with the following documents:
- a copy of the valid passport of the au pair,
- copy of the receiving family's register booklet,
- an approval in 4 copies signed by the receiving family, stating the working hours engaged by the au pair with the family,
- a copy of the pre-registration letter in the Au Pair Programme at Institut privé Campus Langues (10h/week for 1 year)
- a translated and certified copy in French of the secondary (high school) diploma of the au pair,
- a copy of the au pair's CV
- a cover letter from the receiving family,
- a cover letter from the au pair family assistant.
3°) After sending the required documents completed, the DDTE will give its approval and send three copies to the receiving family.
4°) The receiving family would then send two copies of the approval to the au pair, including the copy which states the following phrase:
NB : Dans tous les cas, cet accord n'est valable que présenté au Consulat de France du pays d'origine pour l'obtention du visa d'entrée "NECESSAIRE" à l'établissement du titre de séjour.

» How can I obtain my long visa as an "au pair" ?   
Please contact the French Embassy authorities in your country for more details on the necessary procedures and on the required documents to present. You will also need to provide a pre-enrollment letter for French courses.
You can obtain your pre-enrollment letter:
1 - online: complete the registration form and pay online via our secured Web site
or
2- by e-mail : inform us of your request, and we will instruct you of how to proceed.
The pre-registration fee (80 Euros) is non-refundable even if your visa demand has been refused: we therefore suggest that you contact the French Embassy authorities in your country to confirm the possibilities of being granted a visa with a pre-registration letter delivered by French Language School CAMPUS Langues.

» How do I obtain my residence permit as an au pair ?   
1°) When you arrive in France, you apply for a student residence permit at the Préfecture de Police near your residence address (for Paris : Centre Etudiants - 13, rue Miollis - 75015 Paris - Métro Cambronne).
2°) You then go to the Office of Foreign Labors (Bureau de la Main d'oeuvre Etrangère: (DDTEFP: 127 boulevard de la Villette - 75010 Paris - tel: 01 44 84 41 16) with:
- your resident permit,
- 2 approvals for the au pair’s movement (yours and that of the receiving family),
- the pre-enrollment letter in our au pair programme issued by Institut privé Campus Langues.