News Desk: France has launched a special programme for Indian students to learn French, Internationales (international classes), for a year in France, before pursuing a degree of their choice.
President Emmanuel Macron announced the programme during his visit to India as the chief guest on Republic Day.
Following a meeting, the initiative was mentioned in a joint statement endorsed by President Macron and PM Narendra Modi and also by the French embassy on X.
Students:
– International Classes: From Sept 2024, Indian students can learn French for one year before pursuing their chosen programme
– Operationalization of 5-year short-term visas for Indian alumni
– € 1MN additional 🇫🇷 funding for Indo-French Campus for Life Sciences (5/11)— French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@FranceinIndia) January 29, 2024