2.3 Knowledge of Languages
Knowledge of languages other than the mother tongue declared via the web application ESRA must be supported by appropriate documentation (e.g. diplomas, certificates, proof of having studied in the language in question, etc.). The candidate must be in possession of the appropriate document by the closing date of the call.
In order for the trainee to fully profit from the traineeship and to be able to follow meetings and perform adequately:
• Candidates from Member States must be independent users of at least two Community languages, one of which should be one of the European Commission procedural languages (English, French or German). The required level of the second language is B2 according to the CEFR5 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching Assessment).
• Candidates from non-Member States must be independent users of at least one of the European Commission procedural languages (English, French or German). The required level of the language is B2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment).
• Additional language skills might be required in accordance with the requirements of the published profile.