With more than 200 million speakers on 5 continents, French is the foreign language that we learn most often after English. The study of French not only allows you to discover a rich cultural universe, especially in the fields of arts, science and architecture, but is also an asset for anyone considering an international career.
In addition to our 5-week for-credit program, we also have a 5-week not-for-credit program qualifying for continuing education units (CEUs)*. Our team of experienced teachers and enthusiastic group leaders will provide you with a solid grounding in French. And our mix of classroom learning and sociocultural activities gives students plenty of hands-on opportunities to practice.
The intensive programs are offered during the summer semester:
To be eligible for our French as a Foreign Language programs, you must:
École de langues does not accept audit students.
Course outlines and detailed information
Please follow the link for an example of a weekly schedule (PDF, 75.8 kB) (PDF, 75.8 kB)
*Please note that these courses are offered on an alternating basis. If you are coming for a particular course, please check with us to ensure that the course is offered during the session that interests you.
**Optional courses meeting Université Laval French requirements
To prepare for your arrival and your stay, please consult the following documents:
What you should know before your arrival (PDF, 345 kB)
Bien réussir votre immersion (PDF, 388 kB)
Webinar on the French as a Foreign Language program
Answers to questions from the webinar (PDF, 118 kB)
Students are responsible for transportation between the university campus and their place of residence in Québec City.
Please report to the lobby of the Charles-De Koninck building (avenue des Sciences-Humaines) at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 13 (summer session 1) or Monday, July 8 (summer session 2).
Access a sample schedule (PFF, 75.8 Ko)
You will receive your student card within the first few days after classes start.
With the for-credit program, you obtain university credits. Your grades will be available online and you will be able to request an official transcript from the Université Laval Registrar’s office.
Submit a duly completed application form (PDF, 1.8 MB) and all of your other documents in a single email to fle@elul.ulaval.ca
Attach the following documents:
A legible copy of your birth certificate (photocopy accepted)
If the birth certificate is in a language other than French, English, Spanish, or Portuguese, please include an official translation* in French or in English.
*By official translation, we mean a translation bearing the official seal of the translation provider or a photocopy certified by a duly authorized person to be a true copy of the original. The original documents must be sent by email . We do not accept documents transmitted by fax.
Proof of citizenship or permanent residency. The only documents accepted are:
A photocopy (front and back) of your permanent residence card OR Canadian citizenship card
| Canadian Students | International Students | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyse du dossier* | $87 | $87 | |
| Scolarité et encadrement** | $996,62 | $3971,96 | |
| Assurances*** | - | $75 | |
| Total | $1083,62 | $4133,96 | |
NOTES
*This fee is payable with all new applications for admission and is non-refundable. You must pay the application fee if you are not currently a Université Laval student or if you have not taken any courses at Université Laval for three semesters or more.
** Exchange students must pay the student service fees ($370). Canadian students (permanent residents and Canadian citizens) and international students already admitted to an undergraduate or graduate degree program at Université Laval for the spring or summer session pay $996.62. International students not registered in an undergraduate or graduate degree program for the spring session pay $4133.96.
***All international students who register at Université Laval must subscribe to the University’s health insurance plan. Exchange students must also subscribe to the plan. Please note that students age 65 and over are not eligible for the group plan and must obtain their own insurance for the length of their stay in Québec. Proof of coverage must be provided to the Registrar’s Office upon arrival.
Students from selected countries are exempt from the insurance requirement. International students who have already paid for the insurance plan for the whole year do not have to pay again or reregister for the plan.
Get more information about health and hospitalization insurance.
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Housing and meals |
$1,200 |
|
Instructional materials |
$100 |
|
Optional sociocultural activities |
$300 |
|
Sub-total |
$1,600 |
NOTE: Université Laval reserves the right to modify these amounts at any given time.
There is an $87 application fee payable through the École de langues online payment system. The fee is payable with all new applications for admission and is not refundable.
Important notice: once admitted you will need to access monPortail. Please see the instructions (PDF, 67 Ko) (available in French only.)
The online invoice will be available in your student file in Capsule, in the section:
When your invoice becomes available, you will receive a confirmation of your deposit by email at your @ulaval.ca email address. A message will also be sent to you in monPortail.
1st summer session (Mai 11 to June 12, 2020)
2nd summer session (July 6 to August 7, 2020)
The payment deadline will be indicated on your invoice. Important notice for students registered for the 2nd summer session: Check your messages regularly in monPortail, since you will only have 2 weeks to pay your invoice once it is available in Capsule.
To pay your tuition fees on the website of your financial institutions, please follow these steps:
Please allow three to five business days for your payment to be processed.
See details on available payment methods (available in French only). You can also write an email to droitsscol@sf.ulaval.ca.
Notification of withdrawal or cancellation must be submitted in writing as soon as possible to École de langues:
In case of withdrawal or cancellation, refunds will be paid as follows:
|
Deadline for withdrawals and cancellations |
Refund |
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Before the first day of class |
Fees paid minus $100 |
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Cancellation between Monday and Friday of the first week of class |
Fees paid minus $370 |
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After the first week of class |
No refund |
Need information about your student card, your IDUL and IDUL PIN (password)? Click here (PDF, 480.4 KB).
Your IDUL and your PIN will give you access to your secure information.
With the not-for-credit program you will be able to obtain an official certificate of completion from the University for the continuing education units (CEUs) you earn. This official certificate will indicate your level of competence, the length of your program, and the grades you obtained on a scale from A to E.
Submit a duly completed application form (PDF, 74.9 KB) to fle@elul.ulaval.ca. We do not accept documents sent by regular mail or by fax.
| International Students | |
|---|---|
| Acompte** | $ 370 |
| Solde | $1,930 |
| Total*** | $2,300 |
*Official certificate from Université Laval indicating your level of competence, the length of your program, and the results obtained.
**This fee must be paid with all new applications for admission and is non-refundable.
***Tuition fees, official certificate, student service fees, insurance and access to the sports centre are included in this amount. Please take note that students age 65 and over are not eligible for the University’s group insurance plan; they must obtain their own insurance for the length of their stay in Québec and submit proof of coverage to the Registrar’s Office upon arrival at Université Laval.
| Housing and meals | $1,300 |
| Pedagogical material | $100 |
| Optional socio-cultural activities | $300 |
| Sub-total | $1,700 |
NOTE: Université Laval reserves the right to modify these amounts at any given time.
Deposit of $370: must be paid through the École de langues online payment system. This amount is payable with every new application for admission and is non-refundable.
Balance of $1,930: must also be paid through the École de langues online payment system.
You can contact École de langues at any time at 418 656-2321 or fle@elul.ulaval.ca to check on your enrolment status, confirm the fees you need to pay, or get information on payment methods.
Notification of withdrawal or cancellation must be submitted in writing as soon as possible to École de langues.
by email at fle@elul.ulaval.ca
In case of withdrawal or cancellation, refunds will be paid as follows:
| $370 deposit | Non-refundable |
| After the first week of class (5 days) | No refunds |
You will receive your IDUL (Université Laval user ID) by email several days before your arrival. You can use your IDUL to create your PIN so you can access your secure information.
This program is offered to non-francophones Canadian students or permanent residents who which to learn French by doing an immersion in Canada.
To register to the Explore program.
If you are an Explore recipient, click here.
Université Laval residences allow you to live right on campus during your stay. Residences are equipped with shared kitchens and are located near all necessary services. You can also eat at the university restaurants situated just a few steps away.
If you wish to book a room in residence, please fill out the reservation form (PDF, 604,3 Ko) and send it in with the deposit that covers the first week of rent.
For more information on the residences, please contact:
Service des résidences
2255 rue de l’Université
Pavillon Alphonse-Marie-Parent, local 1618
Université Laval
Québec (Québec) G1V 0A7
Canada
418-656-5632
hebergement@sres.ulaval.ca
www.residences.ulaval.ca