Proof of Proficiency in a PCA Working Language

This section is intended for applicants whose first language is not French or English.

Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one of these languages in order to be considered for a Fellowship position.

When assessing proficiency in a PCA working language, the PCA only recognizes official results (photocopies acceptable) issued no more than two years prior to the application deadline of the following tests: 
 

French
1) Test de français international (TFI)
    Minimum score required: 850
    For more information, see: www.etsglobal.org

2) Business French level I (DFP Affaires B2) (formerly DFA1)
    Alliance Française
    For more information, see: www.alliancefr.org

English
1) The International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
    Minimum score required: 7
    For more information, see: www.ielts.org

2) The Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
    Minimum score required: 600 (paper-based), 250
    (computer-based), or 100 (internet-based).
    For more information, see: www.toefl.org