ABITUR preparation course – ABITUR French exam

34 lessons/week

One lesson = 45 minutes

26 hours/week

One hour = 60 minutes

Maximum 14 students/class

Average 9 to 10

Levels

Course open from low intermediate to advanced levels. In the CEFR there are six main levels, from A1 (basic user) to C2 (proficient user) but at ACCORD Paris we also offer an A0 level for complete beginners.
Read more about the language levels at ACCORD

Test

With the confirmation of your registration you will receive a self-assessment form and a written test that you must complete and return to us before the start of your course so that our teaching team can place you in a class of your level.
Read more about ACCORD tests and language levels

Course Content

Program D1 (34 lessons – 26 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00)

Program D2 (38 lessons – 29 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 3 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00)

Program D3 (38 lessons – 29 h/week):
Intensive course A (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00) + 2 afternoon classes of your choice (14:00 to 17:00) + 3 hours in one to one lessons.

Read more about our teaching method: ACCORD Teaching Method

Certificate

At the end of the course, you will be given a “Course Certificate” stating the number of hours of attendance, your initial level and the level you have reached. Read more about our Certificate: ACCORD Certificate

Diploma

At the end of your stay you also can take an exam to get the official “Diplôme de langue et culture françaises” recognised by the Académie de Paris. Exam fees: 50 euros. Sample of the Diploma can be seen HERE

2025 Dates

Starting dates for all levels, except complete beginners: any Monday (except April 21st and July 14th. Start dates are Tuesday April 22nd and July 15th).

Calendar for beginners: January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd 2025.

The school will be closed April 21st, May 1st, May 8th, May 29th, July 14th, August 15th, November 11th, and from Saturday December 13th 2025 to Sunday January 4th 2026 included.
The school will open on Monday January 5th 2026.

2026 Dates

Starting dates for all levels, except complete beginners: any Monday (except April 6th. Start date is Tuesday April 7th).

Calendar for beginners: January 5th, February 2nd, March 2nd, March 30th, April 27th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, November 30th, 2026

The school will be closed: April 6th, May 1st, May 8th, May 14th, July 14th, November 11th, 2026, and from Saturday December 12th, 2026, to Sunday January 3rd, 2027, included.
The school will open on Monday January 4th, 2027.

Prices

Additional information

• No hidden fees! Course Fees include level testing, teaching materials and end of course certificate.

Our recommendation

• In the three programs available you can always add extra afternoon classes to boost your confidence in Oral French, improve your writing and grammar skills which will help you when you take your French ABITUR exam.