About French

associate degree

The Associate Degree in French engages students seeking proficiency in the French language, delivering practice and instruction at an internationally recognized level.

The programme facilitates a gateway to further study in the language, as well as primes learners for opportunities where French may be an asset or prerequisite.

All components of the French language, including culture and literature, are embedded into the learning experience.

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss opinions on a wide range of current topics;
  • Identify the main ideas in newscasts, radio and TV interviews;
  • Respond to questions based on listening and reading materials;
  • Use suitable and varied vocabulary, idioms and grammatical structures to present information;
  • Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of arguments;
  • Find literal and implied meaning in texts;
  • Analyse literary works;
  • Conduct research effectively and efficiently through the major research skills;
  • Value characteristics of people from different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds;

Course Breakdown

French takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.

Year One

Semester One

General Education Courses
  • Critical Reading and Writing
  • Modern Language
  • (General Education Course: Social Sciences)
Programme Courses
  • French Language Dynamics for Intermediate Level I
  • (Level 1 Programme Course: Humanities)

Semester Two

General Education Courses
  • A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage
  • Speech, Self and Society
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Logic
Programme Courses
  • A Journey Through Literary Thought in French: Short Story and Novel
  • French Language Dynamics for Intermediate Level II
  • Elective I

Year Two

Semester Three

General Education Courses
  • (General Education Course: Natural Sciences)
  • Ethics and Professional Development
Programme Courses
  • French Language Practice for Advanced Level I
  • A Journey Through Literary Thought in French: Poetry and Drama
  • French Practicum I
  • Elective II

Semester Four

General Education Courses
  • French Language Practice for Advanced Level II
  • (Level 2 Programme Course: Humanities)
Programme Courses
  • French Practicum II
  • Elective III

Entry Requirements

You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.

  1. Grade I, II, or III at the CSEC level in French or DELF/DELE A2 level

Fees & Tuition

Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.

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Breakdown of Academic Fees
Fee Year One Year Two
Semester One Semester Two Semester One Semester Two
Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students $ 1,055 $ 1,110 $ 1,080 $ 1,080
Tuition for CARICOM Students $ 1,503 $ 1,558 $ 1,528 $ 1,528
Tuition for International Students $ 3,201 $ 3,256 $ 3,226 $ 3,226
Audit - $ 30
Registration $ 30 $ 30 $ 30 $ 30
Students’ Council $ 12 - $ 12 -
Digital Technology $ 110 $ 110 $ 110 $ 110
Insurance $ 18 - $ 18 -
ID Card $ 25 -
Total Cost of Academic Fees
Total Fees Year One Year Two
Semester One Semester Two Semester Three Semester Four
Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250
CARICOM Students $ 1,698 $ 1,698 $ 1,698 $ 1,698
International Students $ 3,396 $ 3,396 $ 3,396 $ 3,396