Description of full-time French courses for immigrants

Full-time French courses allow you to learn French quickly and to accelerate your integration in Québec.

They focus on life in Québec and cover, among other things:

• The labor market;
• Culture;
• Values.

Levels

The courses are for students at the beginner and intermediate levels.

The levels of spoken and written French developed in the courses are beginner and intermediate according to the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français (Québec Scale of French Proficiency Levels – in French only).

The beginner level comprises levels 1 to 4 of the Québec Scale. Below are some examples of beginner-level course content:

• Gathering information before buying food;
• Consulting a healthcare professional;
• Finding and renting accommodation

The Intermediate level comprises levels 5 to 8 of the Québec Scale. Below are some examples of intermediate-level course content:

• Writing a cover letter to accompany your resumé;
• Discussing current events with someone;
• Finding out about regional economic activities in Québec.

Assessment

An assessment test may be necessary to evaluate your knowledge of French. The assessment may:

• Last between 15 and 60 minutes; according to your level;
• Spoken and, if necessary, written.

Free of charge

French courses are free. You have no admission or tuition fees to pay.

You may be required to pay a small fee for educational material, certain activities or cultural outings as part of your course.

Schedule

Full-time courses are given:

• In class or, if needed, at a distance;
• 5 days a week;
• Monday through Friday;
• Between 25 to 30 hours per week.

A course session generally lasts 10 weeks.

Location

A full time course will be offered to you regardless of where you live in Québec.

Classes are held in:

• Universities;
• Cégeps;
• Community organizations;
• School service centres or school boards.

For full time courses, we will suggest a location based on:

• Your level of education;
• Your preferred training location, if possible;
• Site availability

Some courses are taught at a distance to meet the needs of certain students. You must be in Québec to take a distance learning course.

Contact the Customer Contact Centre of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration:

Montréal area:
514 864-9191

Elsewhere in Québec (toll free):
1 877 864-9191

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