About the McGill-UQAC French Immersion Program
A partnership with the Deputy Provost for Student Life and Learning, International Student Services, and the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi
- Fully funded French Immersion program for students
- 3-week virtual program at the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi
- 21 hours of French classes each week (Monday to Fridays 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 2pm ET)
Spring Session: May 17th - June 4th, 2021
- Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate and Gruaduate Students), Faculty of Science and Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (except Dietetics) - Undergraduates Only
- Returning to study in Fall, 2021
- Industry Site visits
- Interactive cultural activities (Ex. virtual cooking classes, music, drama)
Summer Session: July 5th - July 23rd, 2021
- All Faculties and Dietetics (EXCEPT Engineering, Science and Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) - Undergraduate Only
- Interactive cultural activities (Ex. virtual cooking classes, music, drama)
Program Eligibility
- Enrolled as a McGill Undergraduate in Full-Time studies and returning in Fall, 2021 and Engineering Graduate Students returning in Fall, 2021
- International students in satisfactory academic standing
- Fill in the application form and answer to short-answer questions
- Intermediate French Proficiency (A placement test will follow in late March or early April with instructions)
- Preference for intermediate to advanced level
Deadline to Apply: Monday, March 22, 2021 at 5pm ET*
- *Deadline for Graduate students in Engineering to apply: April 9th at 5pm ET
- All applicants will receive a French placement test by early April.
Additional Resources
2020 Highlights
- Faculty Participation: Engineering, Arts, Desautels and FAES
- Number of Applicants: 41 (FAES); 28 (Desautels); Arts (162); Engineering (127). Total: 358
- Students accepted into the program: 100
Student Feedback:
- “My participation in the program has been a major influence for me. A desire to remain in Montreal after my graduation from McGill University influenced my decision to apply for the program and the significant improvement I made in my French at Chicoutimi has furthered my confidence in that decision.”
- “French should be a necessary part of a McGill student’s curriculum given the location and history of the university. I understand how difficult that would be, so expanding and continuing to support this program would be the next best thing.”
- “During the last week of our class, I began working at a restaurant in Montreal where it is essential to engage in basic conversational french. I believe that the class amplified and complimented my time working at a restaurant in Montreal very well.”
- “I really appreciate the fact that I was able to attend this program for free. I don’t think I could do it if it weren’t funded.”
Contact: events.iss [at] mcgill.ca