Next session to be held in 2020
The ELAN (Echanges Linguistiques et Apprentissage Novateur par la Mobilité – Linguistic Exchanges and Innovative Learning through Mobility) project is offering GCSE A level and CAPE 2 holders, the opportunity to study at the Université des Antilles through the ELAN scholarship and immersion programme.
Scope of the scholarship and immersion programme
The ELAN scholarship and immersion programme is a golden opportunity for OECS students to gain access to higher education in the French territories in the region by improving their command of the French language.
In order to register at a French University, students must have at least B2 proficiency in French based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). ELAN provides those students with at least a B2 level in French, who apply to the Université des Antilles through the French Embassy in Saint Lucia, the opportunity to apply for a scholarship of 700 euros per month, which may be renewed the following year.
In an effort to reach a wider audience, a pilot project also allows GCSE A level and CAPE 2 holders who have attained A2 or B1 proficiency in French, to integrate into an immersion programme, in order to improve their command of the language and to facilitate access to the university.
The project gives B1 students the opportunity to participate in a 5-month immersion programme in Martinique or Guadeloupe, in order to pass the B2 exam and to register at the Université des Antilles. They will benefit from a scholarship of 700 € per month for the duration of the immersion programme and also for the first regular year at the Université des Antilles.
Students who have A2 proficiency in French, have the possibility of attending classes at the Alliance Française of their home country, in order to pass the DELF B1 exam and to integrate into the B1 immersion programme.
| Level | A2 | B1 | B2 |
| Immersion programme | One semester intensive FLE classes at the Alliance Française to obtain B1 French | 5 months of language and professional immersion in Martinique or Guadeloupe to obtain B2 French (3 months of French and university classes, 2 months of internship) | |
| Financial aide | Cost of classes covered by ELAN | 700 € scholarship per month for the duration of immersion programme and for the first regular year at the University | 700 € scholarship per month for 10 months, renewable once for an additional 10 months |
| Expected outcome | Obtain B1 French, integrate B1 immersion programme | Obtain B2 French, register at the Université des Antilles | Succeed 1st year at the Université des Antilles, register for year 2 |
It should be noted that all students who register at the Université des Antilles will benefit from reduced registration fees, for example applicants to an undergraduate degree will only pay 170€ per year instead of 2,770€ (like the Nationals).
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for the ELAN scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of an OECS Member State
- Have your usual residence in one of the English-speaking OECS Member States
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years
- Be at least a holder of GCSE A level or CAPE 2
- Have a certified B2 proficiency in French based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and be accepted at the Université des Antilles
- Or have a certified B1 proficiency in French based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) and be selected to attend the immersion programme at the Université des Antilles
- Submit a completed form with the required supporting documents as set out in the Scholarship application form
To be considered for the immersion programme, you must:
- Be a citizen of an OECS Member State
- Have your usual residence in one of the English-speaking OECS Member States
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years
- Be at least a holder of GCSE A level or CAPE 2
- Have a certified A2 or B1 proficiency in French
- Have a motivated intention to pursue studies at the Université des Antilles in Martinique or Guadeloupe
- Submit a completed form with the required supporting documents as set out in the ELAN Immersion Programme Application Form
How to apply?
A2 and B1 applicants are required to apply to the immersion programme by downloading and filling out the ELAN Immersion Programme Application Form.
Completed applications must be emailed to: ghislaine.schuller@gmail.com and elan@campusfrance.org before 16th September 2019.
Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview for selection.
The call for application for the year 2019/2020 is now closed!
The next session will be held in 2020