Because it enables you to continue your studies in French universities (Sorbonne, University Pierre and Marie Curie) or faculties (University Pantheon-Sorbonne – Faculty of Law in Paris and many other law faculties, as well as the famous faculty L’École nationale d’administration, which all French and many international officials graduated from, such as current and ex presidents of France, François Hollande and Jacques Chirac respectively, or the former PM Dominique de Villepin).
Knowledge of French gives you the opportunity to be granted a scholarship from the Embassy of France in Serbia in order to continue the second level of studies which lasts for 10 months or the third level, for which the scholarship provides an alternating stay in both Serbia and France within three successive years. The scholarship covers tuition, cost of living expenses, as well as social insurance and this provides the opportunity to obtain one of the internationally recognized diplomas.
Because over 200 million people speak French, it is the only language, except for English, which is widely spoken on all continents.
Because France lacks educated employees in the fields of law, telecommunications, medicine, and new technologies, these jobs are also available to foreigners with a good command of French.
Because France is amongst the biggest investors in Serbia, and French-Serbian chamber of commerce consists of over 60 French companies which currently run their business in Serbia. Thanks to French investments, over 10,000 new work positions have been opened.
Because it opens the doors to many multi-national French and Francophone companies which lack educated personnel with knowledge of French in Serbia, but also in France and Francophone countries (Canada, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium).
Because it’s the language of diplomacy and an official language of United Nations, the International Olympic Committee, the Red Cross and it is obligatory for every person who wishes to work in an international organization.
Because knowledge of French enables learning other Romance languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) easier and also English, because over 30 % of its words are of French origin.
Because it’s the country of the Enlightenment and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (La Déclaration des droits de l’homme et du citoyen).
Because French is the language of culture. It was used by Hugo, Molière, Baudelaire, and Rimbaud, amongst others. You will be able to understand and sing songs by Édith Piaf and Charles Aznavour.
Because it’s the language of philosophy and great philosophers such as Descartes and Sartre, and great scientists as well, such as Louis Pasteur, Pierre and Marie Curie.
Because France is the most visited country in the world, and knowledge of French helps you understand the French culture, mentality and way of living.
Because Paris is the city of light, education and art where the most valuable works of world cultural heritage are located. At the same time, it is also the most romantic city in the world.
Because it is the language of love and the whole world understands the meaning of “Je t’aime”.