Registration for the 2026–2027 academic year is now open.
ACCENTS is authorized to administer the official French language certifications offered by France Éducation International (FEI) at its center in Chambéry (73).
Target audience: anyone who does not speak French and wishes to certify their language proficiency (applicants for a residence permit or French citizenship, students, professionals, those planning to migrate to Canada or Quebec, etc.).
Certifications and levels currently offered at ACCENTS:
- DELF A2, B1, and B2: Certificates to validate your level of French for personal, academic, or professional reasons, or to complete administrative procedures at the prefecture (application for a residence permit or French citizenship)
- TCF IRN (Integration, Residence, and Nationality): A test to assess French language proficiency for administrative procedures at the prefecture, up to the B2 level (applications for a residence permit or French citizenship)
- TCF for the General Public: A test to assess your knowledge of the French language for personal, academic, or professional purposes
- TCF Canada: A test to assess French language proficiency for citizenship and/or immigration purposes in Canada/Quebec.
Sessions are offered regularly throughout the academic year:
- Calendar for Semester 1, 2026–2027 (September through December)
- Schedule for Semester 2, 2026–2027 (January through April): Coming Soon
- Summer 2026/2027 Schedule (May through July): Coming Soon
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at certifications.accents@univ-smb.fr
Updates regarding procedures at the prefecture:
- As of January 1, 2026, the language proficiency requirements for residence permits and naturalization have changed:
Our information brochure on renewing a residence permit
Our information brochure on applying for naturalization
- As of January 1, 2026, a civic test is required for certain procedures. The schedule is currently being finalized, so it is not yet possible to register. The first session will be held sometime in October.
Many fake websites are now offering fraudulent certificates or deceptive services.
We remind you that it is essential to use only official, accredited centers.
- Never buy a certificate online outside of official channels.
- Always check the website's reliability before taking any action.
A fraudulent certificate is invalid and can have serious consequences.
🎬 To learn more, we invite you to watch this awareness video:
Video on fake news sites and fraudulent platforms.