- The programme is open to all Indian students, irrespective of their current level of French, a statement on the official website said
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on January 30, 2024, the launch of Classes Internationales for Indian students to learn French for a year in their country before pursuing the degree of their choice. The classesinternationales.org would be hosting the application, where candidates can register by March 31, 2024.
Macron was on a two-day visit to India and was the chief guest at the Republic Day 2024. He had already made this announcement of teaching French in public schools through a post on X (former Twitter). The programme is open to all Indian students, irrespective of their current level of French, a statement on the official website said. Academic excellence is the only prerequisite to admit students to the programme, it added.
The Classes Internationales programme has been designed to help India’s high school graduates access France’s educational offerings without being limited to English-taught programmes alone. Regardless of already being a French language learner or a complete beginner, a student can now be admitted to French-taught undergraduate programmes of French higher education institutions after successfully completing a foundational year of immersive language training at that institution.
