Whether you want to start from scratch with your verb conjugaisons, brush up on your conversation skills or immerse yourself in an intensive program, McGill has various French-language instruction options to suit the needs of current and prospective students.
French Language Centre
The French as a Second Language (FRSL) offerings include a variety of credit courses given throughout the year to students in any academic program.
A placement test and departmental permission are required as well as mandatory class attendance throughout first two weeks in order to remain in the class.
Visit the French Language Centre website
Certificate of Proficiency in French for Professional Communication
Offered by the School of Continuing Studies, this award-winning part-time certificate program has been designed to enable students to master, in both oral and written French, the linguistic and communicative skills necessary to function effectively in a professional francophone environment.
Département de langue et littérature françaises
The Département de langue et littérature françaises, part of the Faculty of Arts, offers a degree in French language and literature and translation. Some courses are open to students belonging to other departments.
An aptitude test and a diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) or equivalent are required.