Learning French
Would you like to be admitted to a cégep where the language of instruction is not your mother tongue? You should know that several options exist to improve your proficiency in French or English.
Online French language training service
International students who have received their Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) for studies can access the online French language training service offered free of charge by the Government of Québec.
French or English immersion courses
Some international students choose to take upgrading courses in French or English before starting their cégep studies. Others enrol in immersion courses during the summer break, when cégep classes are paused. If that interests you, many cégeps have language schools.
Cégeps offering French immersion courses:
- Centre linguistique du Cégep de Jonquière
- Francisation au Cégep André-Laurendeau
- Francisation au Cégep de Sherbrooke
- École de français du Cégep de Trois-Rivières
- École de langues du Cégep Vanier
Cégeps offering English immersion courses:
In Québec, the official language is French. You will always be served in French, no matter which city you study in. In addition, you can learn or improve your English thanks to the proximity of English-speaking provinces and the United States.
