<p>I am in need of a little advice I am giving great consideration to attending Paris IV for my PhD Studies, but I have heard mixed reviews on Paris IV and its modern reputation. I have a few questions below, in hopes that maybe a few of you cant point me in the right direction:</p>
<li><p>In France, how is Paris IV viewed in terms of its modern reputation?</p></li>
<li><p>On all levels, undergrad and postgraduate, how difficult is it to get into Paris IV?</p></li>
<li><p>For a foreign student planning on studying English, how good, in your opinion, would my French need to be?</p></li>
<li><p>Can anyone put me in contact with someone who recently attended Paris V? I would really appreciate a pen pal of sorts while I navigate the admissions process.</p></li>
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<p>I think that is it for now. Any insight on any of these questions would be most helpful.</p>
<p>I am late in responding, but I will try to help.</p>
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<li>Since it is part of the Sorbonne system, it is viewed better than, for instance, Toulouse I. But what you study is also a factor.</li>
<li>Since the university if supplemented by the state (French government, we call it the state ^^), anyone with a diploma from HS can get in.</li>
<li>Generally, to get into any French university, your level must be between B2-C1 on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). The higher you go, the better your French must prove to fare.
B2: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1: Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
In short, near fluency.
You must pass an exam (DELF, for instance) to prove your knowledge.</li>
<li>Sorry, I cannot.</li>
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<p>Those are the exact questions i was thinking about haha, they dont make much clear on their website!!!
Also, a HS degree would be the 11th year in the British system wouldnt it??
Is is possible to start for a ‘Lisence’ after the first year of the IB? or is it a MUST to complete the 2 years, ive seen many people leave midway and go to universities but im not completely sure how this works in the french system…</p>
<p>I’m 17 and im afraid it would lower my chances if i apply in 2 years, since ive heard this is a good age to apply…
Sorry to bombard your thread, dude!!!
Thanks so much…</p>