French as a Second Language

The French courses offered at Université Laval will help you quickly improve your language proficiency. These courses are ideal for your personal development or your academic goals.

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Courses That Meet Your Needs

Learn French year-round.

Fall and Winter Terms

15 weeks

Explore your options

Join our 15-week Fall and Winter terms as a full-time or part-time student. Our courses, divided into 6 levels (beginner to advanced), will allow you to reach your goals at your own pace.

Intensive Spring and Summer Terms

5 weeks

Experience full French immersion

Join our intensive 5-week Spring and Summer terms. Our program consists of morning classes held from Monday to Friday, enhanced by workshops during which you will practice your French and explore Quebec culture.

List of courses

Consult our list of courses by term.

Pedagogical fees

The French as a second language courses include pedagogical fees that provide you with additional services.

Find out more about these services