Description of fully online French courses for immigrants living in Québec
With online courses, you learn French at your own pace using your computer.
Online French courses also allow you to discover Québec, its culture and its values.
Course formats
There are two types of online courses:
- Tutored courses: where a resource person helps you in your learning of French. This person facilitates online classes and answers questions. The tutor will also correct your homework and evaluate your participation in the course;
- Self-study courses: you complete the online exercises and activities on your own. Your knowledge is automatically assessed throughout the course. You can also chat online with other students in the course.
Specialized modules by job area are offered in self-study format in the following areas:
- Administration, Law and Business;
- Engineering and Applied Sciences;
- Health and Nursing;
- Tourism and trade.
Levels
Online courses with tutoring: Intermediate and advanced levels.
Self-study online courses: Intermediate level courses and specialized modules by job field.
The intermediate level comprises levels 5 to 8 of the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français.(Quebec Scale - in French only). Below are some examples of content from intermediate-level general French courses:
- Seeking information about banking services;
- Preparing to have your skills recognized;
- Making an insurance claim.
Below are examples of content from specialized French courses for intermediate learners, by field of employment:
- Inquiring about a patient's state of health;
- Understanding observation notes in a medical record;
- Communicating by email between professionals.
Some specialized French courses for specific fields of employment aim to help students acquire the knowledge associated with levels 9 and 10 of the advanced level of the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français. Below are some examples of content from advanced-level specialized French courses:
- Negotiating contracts and resolving disputes with suppliers and customers;
- Learning about the realities of the business world;
- Gaining a deeper understanding of the law.
Assessment
You may need to take a placement test to determine which course is best suited to your knowledge of French.
Schedule
By opting for the online courses, you decide your own schedule. The course will take about 6 hours of your time per week.
Free of charge
Online French courses are free.
No financial assistance is available for these courses.
Computer equipment required
You must have:
- A computer or tablet capable of supporting a video conferencing application;
- A tablet or computer equipped with a camera and a microphone;
- A reliable Internet access;
- A personal email address (used only by you);
- A keyboard (preferably in French);
- Headphones, if needed.
The use of a cell phone is not recommended.
Note that studying in a quiet, private workspace makes it easier for you to learn.
Technology skills
You must be able to use your computer equipment to participate in distance learning activities. For example, you must be able to:
- Open an email;
- Access online learning platforms;
- Participate in videoconferences.
Next
Need help?
Contact the Centre de contacts clientèle du ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration.
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Last update: November 12, 2025