Description of specialized French courses by field of employment for immigrants

These courses will allow you to improve your French in a specific field of employment, whether for work or study.

Specialized French courses are available in the following fields of employment:

• Administration, Law and Business;
• Engineering and Applied Sciences;
• Health;
• Nursing.

If you want to work or study in one of these fields, the courses will allow you to:

• Improve your communication with colleagues and users;
• Reach a level of French that corresponds to your professional field and that will help you practice your profession;
• Access a job or undertake studies in French.

While taking these distance learning courses, you may enroll in a general French course or an online course (specialized modules by job field offered as self-study). To learn more, visit the page How to register for fully online French courses for immigrants living in Québec.

Course Levels

The specialized courses are designed for students at the intermediate and advanced levels.

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

• last between 15 to 60 minutes;
• be done orally or sometimes written.

If your knowledge of French is insufficient to follow the specialized course of your choice, you must first take a general French course adapted to your level.

Schedule

Generally, there are 10 weeks of classes per session.

Courses are given in class or remotely, full-time or part-time, at different paces.

Free of charge

French courses and school materials are free.

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 required

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.