Prior to any registration in the first cycle for French-speaking programs, the candidate must have been placed in category “A” at the French Placement Test (TALF).
However, a candidate placed in category “B” on this test is allowed to provisionally register in certain institutions (except for the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Dental Medicine, the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Law and Political Science and the School of Translators and Interpreters of Beirut). As soon as they register and during the first year of their studies, they take compulsory remedial French language courses which replace a 4-credit open elective course. These courses are offered by the USJ Faculty of Languages and Translation in three successive sessions during the first and second semesters, and during the summer term. An “A” level test is administered at the end of every session. Students who pass the test validate the four credits; their registration becomes final and they can pursue their studies. Students who do not pass the first session may register for the second session; if they fail the second session, they may register for the summer session. Students who do not pass the test after the three sessions will not be able to renew their registration. Institutions may, in their “Specific Provisions” of the Internal Regulations of Study, extend the “A” level requirement to all first-time registrations for graduate programs.
Applicants placed in levels B2, C1, or C2 on the DELF or DALF, or those who score at least 10/20 on the French exam (written and oral) of the French Baccalaureate, will be admitted and exempted from the TALF.
In such cases, applicants must submit a copy of their DELF, DALF, or French Baccalaureate results to the Admissions Office.
Number of Attempts: Applicants may take the TALF multiple times, but a minimum interval of 28 days is required between attempts. In such cases, the highest score is retained.
Why?
1 - USJ wants to ensure that all candidates have the minimum required competencies to attend classes.
2 - USJ strives to maintain the quality of French in its teachings.
3 - USJ wants its students to bridge the gap in the practice of French.
Test results have a varying period of validity:
- Category A results are valid for 10 years
- Category B, C, or D results are valid for 3 years