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INSEAD Native Language Requirements
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19 Jan 2021, 17:16
Hi everyone,
If I am an immigrant who moved to Canada at a young age (at 2 years old) and am fully fluent in English, would it be disingenuous to list Urdu as my native language? It was the language I learned first but as I got older and was in the Canadian education system, it got much weaker vs. my english. I can't read or write in Urdu now either.
Anyone in a similar boat and know if I would be able to list it as my native language in this case? It would be useful to know if this can cause some concerns for my application, that way I can emphasize on beefing up my french (currently at a beginner level).
Thanks!
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Re: INSEAD Native Language Requirements
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19 Jan 2021, 17:39
I’m actually in the exact same situation (Urdu as a native language but never studied it since I moved to Canada), although my French is stronger. I would love to understand whether your native language requires you to read/write in it or if just speaking fluently is proficient enough since it’s literally your mother tongue.
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19 Jan 2021, 18:04
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Whatever way you shake it, it would be disingenuous to claim to be fluent in a language when you really aren't fluent. It's possible you could get away with it, but probably not worth the risk. INSEAD says your native language is "...the language in which you consider yourself most fluent and skilled." You could find yourself in a very tight spot if your knowledge of Urdu came up during your interview.
If you already have some basic knowledge of French, I'd recommend simply resuming your study. It's possible to get up to B1 proficiency on the CEFR scale (required by INSEAD for entry languages) after just a few months of preparation. Also, although classes at INSEAD are in English, you'll almost certainly get more out of your time in France with a solid command of French.