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Learn French at McGill

Learning French opens doors. Whether you're starting from scratch, sharpening your conversation skills, or preparing for your future career in Quebec, McGill offers its students pathways to success.

Explore our course options
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During the school year

Choose from a variety of courses based on your level of French and preferred schedule.

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During summer

From intensive courses to immersive experiential learning, summer is a great time to focus on learning French.

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In your spare time

Find self-study tools, movies, podcasts, and other resources to help you learn French outside of the classroom. 

Find a French learning option that fits

“It was really exciting to see how my understanding of French improved. I noticed that, as the program progressed, I was able to speak more confidently and clearly and have full conversations with people in French.”

—2024 Explore Summer French Immersion Program participant

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Conversation groups

Connect with fellow students who are interested in practicing French and exploring the culture of Québec.

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Student clubs

Pursue your personal interests while building your French language skills in a social, supportive setting.

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Faculty and department clubs

Find a club for your faculty or department with industry-specific French language training and support.

Find activities, clubs, and groups

Assess your knowledge

Find out where your French skills stand today so you can take your French to the next level.

Take a placement test