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French Courses in Montreal and Online
With 9 levels offered (from beginner to advanced), our French courses are adapted to all starting points. Students will work on their communications skills, particularly oral and written comprehension and expression, with the help of scenarios, role play, and illustrations.
We also offer official test preparation courses (TEF/TEFAQ, TCF/TCFQ, TFI).
How does registration for a French course work?
- Create an account on our online plateform (a Gmail account is required).
- Take the oral and written test. It’s free!
- Get the results of your test within 48 hours.
- Finalize your registration.
Placement Test
All future language school students must take a placement test, except for:
- Students who have no knowledge of the language they wish to learn.
- Current students of the YMCA International Language School or former students who studied at the YMCA International Language School in the last 6 months.
Group courses
Daytime courses – In-person
General French Courses
We offer 9 levels of French courses—beginner to advanced—enabling students to gradually learn the fundamentals of the French language: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening.
Monday to Friday | From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (ET)
- 5 classes per week
- 9 levels
- 70 hours of classes per session | 4 weeks
Price per session: $1070
Specialized French Courses
Specialized courses are offered over 4 weeks with specific objectives such as oral communication, written communication, preparation for official tests and the world of business.
Conversation A1
This course is for students with no knowledge of French. Regardless of the student’s level, our conversation courses are essential for all students who want to improve or perfect their oral communication skills and use the grammar principles studied properly and in the correct context.
Monday and Wednesday | From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
- 2 classes per week
- 16 hours of classes per session | 4 weeks
Price per session: $325
Conversation A2
This course is for beginner level 1 and 2 students. Regardless of the student’s level, our conversation courses are essential for all students who want to improve or perfect their oral communication skills and use the grammar principles studied properly and in the correct context.
Tuesday and Thursday | From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
- 2 classes per week
- 16 hours of classes per session | 4 weeks
Price per session: $325
Conversation B1
This course is for beginner level 3 and intermediate level 1 students. Regardless of the student’s level, our conversation courses are essential for all students who want to improve or perfect their oral communication skills and use the grammar principles studied properly and in the correct context.
Monday and Wednesday | From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
- 2 classes per week
- 16 hours of classes per session | 4 weeks
Price per session: $325
Conversation B2
This course is for intermediate level 2 and 3 students. Regardless of the student’s level, our conversation courses are essential for all students who want to improve or perfect their oral communication skills and use the grammar principles studied properly and in the correct context.
Tuesday and Thursday | From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
- 2 classes per week
- 16 hours of classes per session | 4 weeks
Price per session: $325
For more intensive learning, combine 2 specialized courses in one session, enabling you to complete 4 classes per week.
Evening courses – In-person
General French Courses
We offer 9 levels of French courses—beginner to advanced—enabling students to gradually learn the fundamentals of the French language: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening.
Monday and Wednesday | From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET)
- 2 classes per week
- 9 levels
- 42 hours of classes per session | 7 weeks
Price per session: $610
Specialized French Courses
Specialized courses are offered over 4 weeks with specific objectives such as oral communication, written communication, preparation for official tests and the world of business.
Conversation workshop B1
This course is offered to students at the intermediate level. It allows you to practice the grammar and vocabulary of these levels using real-life situations, discussions and exchanges on different themes chosen each week.
Monday | From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET)
- 1 class per week
- 14 hours of classes per session | 7 weeks
Price per session: From $380
Conversation workshop B2
This course is offered to students at the intermediate and advanced levels. It allows you to practice the grammar and vocabulary of these levels using real-life situations, discussions and exchanges on different themes chosen each week.
Wednesday | From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET)
- 1 class per week
- 14 hours of classes per session | 7 weeks
Price per session: From $380
Evening courses – Online
General French Courses
We offer 9 levels of French courses—beginner to advanced—enabling students to gradually learn the fundamentals of the French language: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening.
Tuesday and Thursday | From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET)
- 2 classes per week | 7 weeks
- 9 levels
- 42 hours per session
Price per session: $610
Specialized French Courses
Specialized courses are offered over 4 weeks with specific objectives such as oral communication, written communication, preparation for official tests and the world of business.
Conversation workshop B1
This course is offered to students at the intermediate level. It allows you to practice the grammar and vocabulary of these levels using real-life situations, discussions and exchanges on different themes chosen each week.
Monday | From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET)
- 1 class per week
- 14 hours of classes per session | 7 weeks
Price per session: $380
Conversation workshop B2
This course is offered to students at the intermediate and advanced levels. It allows you to practice the grammar and vocabulary of these levels using real-life situations, discussions and exchanges on different themes chosen each week.
Wednesday | From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (ET)
- 1 class per week
- 14 hours of classes per session | 7 weeks
Price per session: $380
Official Test Preparation Courses
Preparation course for the Test d’évaluation du français adapté pour le Québec (TEFAQ)
This course is aimed at individuals who need to pass the B2 level of the TEFAQ test. It helps learners improve their oral comprehension and expression to meet the language requirements to immigrate to Québec or for admission to a Francophone university.
Preparation course for the Test de français international (TFI)
This course is for people who need to present proof of French proficiency for admission to certain Québec universities.
Preparation course for the Test de connaissance du français (TCF)
This course is for people who need to present proof of French proficiency for university admission or to immigrate to Canada.
Preparation course for the Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec (TCFQ)
This course is for people who need to present proof of French proficiency for university admission or to immigrate to Canada or Québec.
The oral and written placement test are required if the school has not assigned you a level yet or if your last course was completed over 6 months ago.
To get more information, you can contact us by phone at 514 687-9622 (Montreal) and at 1 833 505-9622 (outside Montreal), or fill out our contact form using the button below.
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Testimonials from Our Students
Their Experience in Our Language Courses
Ruth
« An excellent school with outstanding materials, books, and methodology. The teachers were incredibly patient, always attentive to my questions. I began in the « débutant » level in French, and by the halfway point of the course, I was already capable of managing conversations in French in Montreal. The location is very convenient to reach as the metro station is right in front. »
