How can I improve my French-language skills to better settle and integrate into Quebec society?
Different pathways to immigrate to Canada and settle in Quebec demand different levels of French-language skill. For instance, the level of French needed by a newcomer settling in Quebec as a skilled worker will be much higher and more important for accepting their application than the level of French needed by a newcomer applying for refugee status.
Nevertheless, the ability of all newcomers settling in Quebec to learn French is a crucial part of their integration into the province. To promote the use of French amongst newcomers to Quebec, several institutions can help you learn French well enough to join the province’s job market and participate in public life.
Nevertheless, the ability of all newcomers settling in Quebec to learn French is a crucial part of their integration into the province. To promote the use of French amongst newcomers to Quebec, several institutions can help you learn French well enough to join the province’s job market and participate in public life.
French-Language Learning Resources Outside Canada
If you are living outside Canada and have not yet obtained temporary residency or obtained a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ), you can still take French courses offered by language school partners of the Quebec government.
Under certain conditions, you may even be able to be reimbursed for your expenses up to $1,800.
French-Language Learning Resources in Quebec
If you have already obtained a CAQ, or a work or study permit, the Quebec government offers several kinds of courses, at beginner, intermediary and advanced levels, to improve your French-language skills.
Full-time Courses:
Click here for more information and to find out how to register.
The application (be it the online version or PDF form) is available in both English and French.
The application (be it the online version or PDF form) is available in both English and French.
Part-time Courses:
Click here for more information and to find out how to register.
The interactive map of educational facilities that give part-time French courses is only available in French.
The interactive map of educational facilities that give part-time French courses is only available in French.
Online Courses:
Click here for more information and to find out how to register.
The MIFI registration portal (Francisation en ligne) is only available in French.
The MIFI registration portal (Francisation en ligne) is only available in French.
Online Courses with In-Person Support:
Click here for more information and to find out how to register.
The interactive map of educational facilities that give in-person support is only available in French.
The interactive map of educational facilities that give in-person support is only available in French.
Specialized Courses by Field of Employment:
Click here for more information and to find out how to register.
The interactive map of educational facilities that give in-person support is only available in French.
The interactive map of educational facilities that give in-person support is only available in French.
For more free help to improve your French for daily use, visit the Quebec government’s webpage on French Tools and Resources.
