There are 300 million Francophones around the world. Learning the language can open a great number of new cultural and professional horizons for you. Use your stay in France to learn French or improve your skills in the language.
Learn French in Canada
In Canada, you have many opportunities to learn French:
Alliances Françaises
The Alliances Françaises which are part of the Alliance Française foundation and are attached to the French Embassy; they are key partners of Campus France and offer French courses for all applicants to higher studies in France. Their offer includes French courses for all levels, ages and backgrounds as well as many cultural activities that will enable you to immerse yourself in French culture and language from Canada. There are 10 alliances françaises; find the Alliance française closest to your home through the directory and register as of now to live an amazing French experience!
French curriculum schools in Canada:
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AEFE schools (Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger)
The nine French-program schools of the AEFE agency educate more than 7,000 students in Canada each year. These schools are part of a massive global network (139 countries, 580 establishments, 392,000 students) that allow students to pursue an uninterrupted course of study from kindergarten to graduation, from one establishment to another and from one country to another. These schools accommodate French expatriate students, Canadian students and students from other countries.
These schools offer a world-class education that is open to Canada, based on the high standards of French education and which emphasizes the learning of languages.
Discover the nine French curriculum schools in Canada.
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French immersion and Intensive French programs
Learning French in Canada is possible from the youngest age thanks to French immersion programs and Intensive French programs whose numbers are increasing in Canadian school boards. With these programs, students acquire strong skills and knowledge in French that will be a definite asset if they wish to pursue higher studies in France.
For more information about the school boards offering these kind of programs, please consult the website of the Ministry of Education of your province of residence.
Universities
In a country where French is an official language, most of universities offer programs partially and/or totally taught in French. May it be for students pursuing a full-time degree or for others not regularly enrolled at the university, there are many opportunities to learn French or improve your skills at the university: French class (part of a curriculum or evening classes), cultural activities, French language clubs, modern language laboratories for independent learning, etc.
Private language schools
Finally, some private schools in Canada offer French courses at different levels and prices.
Learn French in France
You can learn French in a large number of training centres in France. Adapted to beginners and also higher levels, for a short or long stay, you will find the class best-suited to you.
To ensure you learn French in the right conditions, we suggest the centres labelled "qualité FLE" (FFL quality). This certification for French training centres is a guarantee of quality linguistic training. You will find the list of these centres on the catalogue of short programmes and summer schools published by Campus France.
For more information on this subject, download the mobile application Immersion France which has all the information you will need to learn French in France.
Furthermore, many French higher education institutions offer intensive French courses for international students, before the school year begins.
Contact directly your home institution in France to know if they offer these courses!
Learn French online
- To become familiar with French and the French culture, watch TV5 Monde, the international Francophone channel. The Apprendre platform, offers interactive exercises adapted to all levels of French learners.
- RFI Savoirs, the Francophone radio station, has exercises, informative dossiers and shows to help you learn and teach French.
- The Association Française pour la Formation des Adultes (French Association for Adult Learning) offers MOOC (Massive Online Open Courses), in particular on French as a Foreign Language (FLE) to teach beginners the basics.
- There are many Alliances Françaises that offer online French classes as well. Check the Alliances websites for more information.
French language tests and certificates
There are several French tests and certificates to prove your level of French. They may sometimes be required when you enrol in an institute of higher education in France.
For more information, please visit the webpage Take a French exam in Canada!
