Advanced Certificate of Business French and Luxury
This certificate allows you to perfect your French and your knowledge of the luxury sector, before joining the second year of the Bachelor Luxe.
For more than a century, the Cours de civilisation française de la Sorbonne has been providing international students with a training in French language and civilization, based on a solid methodological approach enabling them to continue their studies in French higher education institutions.
Sup de Luxe, a reference luxury school and Cartier Chair for 30 years, trains French and international students in all areas of luxury management.
The Advanced Certificate of Business French and Luxury is intended for international students who still need to perfect their French language skills and wish to join the luxury sector. It includes basic courses in French language and phonetics as well as specialized courses in Business French. The certificate is a concrete introduction to the business of luxury brands.
After validation of the Advanced Certificate of Business French and Luxury, students are eligible to join the second year of study of Sup de Luxe Bachelor programme, provided that you have completed two months of sales or hospitality training in France or abroad.
Why join this programme ?
The Advanced Certificate of Business French and Luxury is for you if:
- You wish to improve your French and Business French language skills
- You wish to join the luxury sector and continue your training in this sector
- You wish to benefit from the reputation of two top-ranking institutions
- You are inspired by the French cultural heritage and excellence in these sectors
What do I Get?
- A Certificate of Business French and Luxury delivered by both institutions (CCFS Sorbonne and Sup de Luxe)
- 60 ECTS
Last update: April 2020
Semester 1 (October-January)
Personal Development
- Vocational integration workshop
Languages & Culture
- Etiquette / Know-How to live
- General culture of luxury: The sectors
Marketing, Sales
- The fundamentals of sales and customer relations
- Introduction to marketing
French business and civilization
- 2 Civilization conferences to choose
- Business French (language development)
- Phonetics
First semester language exam: in January at CCFS
Semester 2 (February-May)
Personal Development
- Professional integration workshop
Business Environnement
- Introduction to Law
Languages & culture
- General culture of luxury. The clients
Marketing, sales
- The fundamentals of sales and customer relations
- Communication
- Luxury Marketing
French business and civilization
- 2 Civilization conferences to choose
- Business French (language development)
- Phonetics
Exams of the second semester: in May at the CCFS (in-house exam + DFP), in April for Sup de luxe
Prerequisites
- The certificate is open to foreign students holding a baccalaureate or equivalent.
- Level B1 in French (in the absence of a certificate, it will be possible to take the test at the Sorbonne)
Application deadline: July 2023 (subject to availability).
For more information on registration, fill in the form or contact Emeline SEIGNOBOS - Pedagogical Director of the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (emeline.seignobos@ccfs-sorbonne.fr)