IFS证书适用于：在纽约大学其他部门或学校就读的研究生；寻求增强法文知识的专业人士。该证书要求完成任何4门IFS课程（16分），且平均成绩至少为B。没有进一步的考试或特定的课程要求。通过与研究生院的特殊安排，法语系的博士生可以通过完成任何四门IFS课程（平均成绩至少为B）来获得法语研究成绩证书。
The Institute offers an Advanced Certificate of Achievement in French Studies designed for: Students in other doctoral or professional programs having a research or career interest relating to France or the Francophone world; Individuals teaching or planning to teach French in universities, colleges, or secondary schools who desire intensive training in French civilization to complement their education in language and literature; and Professionals working in business, cultural organizations, government, the media, and other areas requiring expert knowledge of contemporary French culture and society.