Learn to communicate effectively in French and unlock your potential in this online program. We offer both general and workplace-focused part-time French classes to meet your goals. Dynamic and interactive learning tailored to your proficiency level.

This program will be offered in spring 2025. Applications will open in January 2025.

Course Description

The part-time, online program offers multiple levels from beginner to intermediate-advanced, with two tailored streams: Practical French and Career-Focused French. This program provides a dynamic and supportive environment for all proficiency levels, helping you gain confidence.

Over 24 total class hours of live, interactive instruction, you'll develop essential skills in speaking, vocabulary, and grammar through engaging activities, group discussions, and individual exercises. Since the program is online, you’ll have the convenience of studying from anywhere.

Whether you're looking to improve your French for everyday communication or professional purposes, you can choose the path that best aligns with your objectives. Perfect for those wanting to enhance their language proficiency for travel, career growth, or personal enrichment.

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Who is this course for?

The French Online: Practical and Career-Focused Learning program is for people who use French as a second language looking to polish their communication and comprehension skills. This includes:

  • Professionals aiming to improve their French for career advancement, especially in bilingual or Francophone work environments
  • University students who need French skills for their studies or future academic pursuits
  • Newcomers to Canada looking to integrate and communicate effectively in both official languages
  • Individuals with personal goals of achieving fluency in French for cultural or social purposes

Anyone seeking flexible, online French acquisition is welcome to join !

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Learning outcomes

Whether you are seeking to improve your French skills for everyday use, or to enhance your professional development, we offer two streams to best suit your needs.

In this course, knowledge is co-constructed by the whole class rather than shared more formally by the teacher, resulting in a learning community where participants are engaged in their learning. Course activities include informal presentations, group work, tasks, discussion groups, resource analysis and personal reflection.

Please note that the beginner level is identical in both streams, ensuring all participants build a strong foundation in French before progressing to higher levels.

Practical French

Career-Focused French

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Register soon to the French Online: Practical and Career-Focused Learning program

The registration form will open in January 2025. Don’t miss out on this chance to upgrade your French language skills! We look forward to welcoming you into our virtual classroom.
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Admission requirements

To enrol in a course, you must:

  • Required Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Language level required: We welcome participants ranging from beginners to those wanting to refine their advanced French skills. We will schedule an online oral assessment to ensure you’re in the right class for you.

Upcoming online courses

DateScheduleTuition (CA$) *
April 7 to May 30, 2025Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00pmCA$ 699
June 9 to August 1, 2025Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00pmCA$ 699

*Refunds will be granted up to two weeks prior to the first day of class. Please note that a non-refundable administrative fee of CA$100 will apply.

Have any questions?

Want to know more about the French Online: Practical and Career-Focused Learning Program? If you have any questions, send us an email !
Contacts us

Contact us

Centre for Language Learning

70 Laurier Avenue East, Room 101
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Canada

Tel. : +1-877-868-8292
        +1-613-562-5980

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

September to May
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June to August
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.