How does it work ?
Credits can be earned for courses taken at ACCORD, but these credits are only valid if your institution will accept them. If your school does not have an active program with ACCORD it is imperative that you check with your head of department or professor BEFORE attending classes. Usually it is just a matter of providing detailed program descriptions, or actual syllabi, our teacher's CVs, etc.

Credit is usually earned by; 1 credit for every 15-20 hours in the classroom. Some institutions grant extra credits for cultural experiences or for projects such as "critical thinking" papers.

An original official copy of your transcripts with grades, signed by ACCORD Education Administrator, will be sent to the registrar's office of your school upon completion of your program.

If your home school does accept ACCORD (which is your best situation), expect to pay at least a nominal application fee.


Students who wish to receive credits for ACCORD French language courses have two options:

Learn French in France and receive between 8 and 16 academic credits with BenedictineCollege :

Study French with ACCORD Language School and receive university credits that can be transferred to your home institution.

All levels of French 5 PROGRAMS :

- French for beginners    : 5 weeks - 8 hours credit.
- Summer study abroad : 7 weeks - 12 hours credit
- Semester program A   : 9 weeks - 15 hours credit.
- Semester program B   : 10 weeks - 15 hours credit.
- Semester program C   : 12 weeks - 16 hours credit.

Individualized programs of study and credit transfer can be created according to a student's needs.

- For more information on programs, please contact our website to learn French in Paris and get credits or contact Daphne McConnell at Benedictine College.

With other Universities :
- Should you wish to earn credits in your own University, please contact the study abroad office of your University or institution, prior to starting the program and contact François Pfeiffer, Director of Accord Language School.