FREE PART-TIME FRENCH COURSES
BIENVENUE À NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE
En collaboration avec le Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration plans a return to face to face classes for this 2021 Fall season. The teaching method may change according to the ministerial guidance. A return to distance training can be possible.
The main requirements to be admitted for a distance training:
- Have a computer or tablet with a camera and a microphone capable of supporting a videoconferencing or collaborative work application;
- Have unlimited high-speed Internet access or Wi-Fi;
- Have a personal email address (used by only one student);
- Have the technological skills necessary to participate in distance training activities to access technological platforms and participate in videoconferences;
- Have a French keyboard and headphones;
- Participate in individual or group educational activities according to the teaching schedule;
- Have a quiet and isolated workspace, conducive to learning
SESSIONS & SCHEDULE
2021 Fall season: October 4 to December 19, 2021
SESSION FALL 2021 REGISTRATION CLOSED
NEXT SESSION WINTER 2022
CALENDAR: January 10 to March 27, 2022
REGISTRATION OPENS on November 8, 2021 (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels)
| # | Time | Days | Level FIA | Places available |
| 1 | 9h-12h | mon, tue, wed, thu | 112-1 | Beginner |
| 2 | 9h-12h | mon, tue, wed, thu | 112-2 | Beginner |
| 3 | 9h-12h | mon, tue, wed, thu | 212-2 | Intermediate |
| 4 | 9h-12h | mon, tue, wed, thu | 412-2 | Advanced |
| 5 | 13h-16h | mon, tue, wed, thu | 112-1 | Beginner |
| 6 | 13h-16h | mon, tue, wed, thu | 112-2 | Beginner |
| 7 | 13h-16h | mon, tue, wed | 209-1 | Intermediate |
| 8 | 18h-21h | mon, wed, fri | 109-1 | Beginner |
| 9 | 18h-21h | tue, thu, fri | 209-1 | Intermediate |
| 10 | 18h-21h | tue, thu, fri | 209-2 | Intermediate |
| 11 | 18h-21h | mon, tue, wed | 309-2 | Advanced |
| 12 | 18h-21h | mon, wed, thu | 409-2 | Advanced |
| 13 | 18h-21h | tue, thu | 206-3 | Intermediate |
| 14 | 18h-21h | mon, wed | 306-4 | Advanced |
| 15 | 10h-13h | sat, sun | 106-1 | Beginner |
| 16 | 10h-13h | sat, sun | 106-3 | Beginner |
| 17 | 10h-13h | sat, sun | 206-1 | Intermediate |
| 18 | 10h-13h | sat, sun | 306-4 | Advanced |
PRE-REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR PART-TIME FRENCH COURSES
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 8, 2021
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
For more information, please consult the government web page
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
For more information, please consult the government web page
EVALUATION SESSION
It is required that the students who studied French abroad or in Quebec in an institution not recognized by the Ministry of Immigration, Frenchisation and Integration, take the evaluation test.
After you register, we will contact you by email and specify the date of the test. The oral proficiency test will be conducted by a professor from MIFI.
The evaluation is not required for the following categories of students:
-Students who have no knowledge of French
-Students who have taken French language courses in the last 12 months in an institution recognized by Ministry of Immigration, Frenchisation and Integration
-Students who can present the official transcripts of their completed French courses in the 12 last months done an institution recognized by Ministry of Immigration, Frenchisation and Integration
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. The MIFI French courses are free! This linguistic integration program is mainly addressed to Permanent Residents, Naturalized Canadian Citizens, Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Temporary Residents such as holders of a temporary work permit or international students.
Yes, international students are eligible for the French courses since July 1st 2019.
Unfortunately, visitors or tourists are not eligible. The MIFI French courses are mainly addressed to immigrants with permanent status.
Yes, immigrants that have been living in Canada for more than 5 years can apply for the MIFI part-time French program.
You will need to register for another session.
Yes. When applying for citizenship you can use your attestation as proof of language knowledge. However, you need to have a certain level. You can find more here.
Do you want to improve your oral expression skills in French and get to know Quebec culture?
Take part in the conversation workshops organized by Bienvenue à Notre-Dame-de-Grâce!
- Beginner and intermediate levels
- Priority for immigrant residents of NDG district
- Registration on-site
- Cost: Free
