Teaching
All of our French teachers are qualified to teach French to non-French speakers and are fully aware of the specificities of the French language and Quebec culture. For them, this language is a real passion that they enjoy transmitting. The entire program focuses on both oral and written communication, thus allowing for the development of all the participants’ linguistic skills.
An online placement test determines each student’s level of proficiency in French. The School offers courses at all levels, from beginner to very advanced. With a maximum of 18 students per class, your individual needs will be taken into account to maximize your language learning.
The French Language School offers both credit and non-credit courses. A student may transfer credits to another university, but it is up to each educational institution to recognize the equivalence.
The program, composed of 5 courses corresponding to your level, can be offered face-to-face, virtual or co-modal. It is possible to choose one or more courses per term, either to study full time or part time.
Enrolling in an immersion program (face-to-face) in the winter session, in the predominantly French-speaking region of Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, can considerably increase the language proficiency of those who are committed to studying French.
On a daily basis, students enrolled at the École de langue française have the opportunity to live and exchange with the university community, which is made up of more than 5,000 francophone students.
And what better way to experience immersion than during a real Quebec winter! Here, snow is abundant and there is no lack of activities to make the most of this white season!
Start of term: January 5, 2023
End of term: April, 28, 2023
Spring Break: February 27 to March 3, 2023
Credit course (3 credits per course) for Canadian student: *$523.80
Credit course (3 credits per course) for non-Canadian student: *$2383.59
Non-credit course: *$900.00
All prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice.
The $30 admission fee for the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is non-refundable.
Cohort start-up only
Enrolling in a program in the spring semester, at our university and in our predominantly French-speaking region, can significantly increase the language skills of those who are committed to learning French.
On a daily basis, students enrolled in the French Language School have the opportunity to live and interact with the university community of over 5,000 francophone students. Come and experience immersion and enjoy the beauty of our region at this time of year when winter gives way to spring.
*Classes, both online and face-to-face, are held every day from Monday to Friday.
3-week program: May 15 to June 2, 2023
5-week program: May 15 to June 16, 2023
Credit course for Canadian students
Credit course for non-Canadian students
Non-credit course
3 weeks face to face :
Credit course for Canadian students: $855 CAN with accommodation: $1890 CAN
Credit course for non-Canadian students: $2449 CAN with accommodation: $3559 CAN
Non-credit course: $1417 CAN with accommodation: $2452 CAN
5 weeks face to face :
Credit courses for Canadian students: $1349 CAN with accommodation: $3175 CAN
Credit course for non-Canadian students: $4536 CAN with accommodation: $6336 CAN
Non-credit courses: $2610CANwith accommodation: $4335 CAN
All prices are in Canadian dollars and subject to change without notice.
The $250 admission fee for the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is non-refundable.
Enrolling in a program during the summer session at our university and in our predominantly French-speaking region can significantly increase the language skills of those who are committed to learning French.
On a daily basis, students enrolled in the French Language School have the opportunity to live and exchange with the university community of over 5000 French-speaking students. Come and experience immersion, enjoy the beauty of nature and live to the rhythm of the many summer activities that our region offers.
3-week program : July 3 to July 21, 2023
5-week program : July 3 to August 4, 2023
Credit course for Canadian students
Credit course for non-Canadian students
Non-credit course
3 weeks face to face :
Credit course for Canadian students: $855 CAN with accommodation: $1890 CAN
Credit course for non-Canadian students: $2449 CAN with accommodation: $3559 CAN
Non-credit course: $1417 CAN with accommodation: $2452 CAN
5 weeks face to face :
Credit courses for Canadian students: $1349 CAN with accommodation: $3175 CAN
Credit course for non-Canadian students: $4536 CAN with accommodation: $6336 CAN
Non-credit courses: $2610CANwith accommodation: $4335 CAN
All prices are in Canadian dollars and subject to change without notice.
The $250 admission fee for the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is non-refundable.
The program, composed of 5 courses corresponding to your level, can be offered face-to-face, virtual or co-modal. It is possible to choose one or more courses per term, either to study full time or part time.
Enrolling in an immersion program (face-to-face) in the fall semester, in the predominantly French-speaking region of Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, can significantly increase the language proficiency of those who are committed to studying French.
On a daily basis, students enrolled at the French Language School have the opportunity to live and exchange with the university community, which is made up of more than 5,000 francophone students.
In addition, the student will be able to take advantage of the beauty of the fall season in our beautiful region. Truly, a colorful experience!
Start of term and start of classes: August 28, 2023
Release week : October 9 to October 13, 2023
Credit course for Canadian students $523.80
Credit course for non-Canadian students $2383.59
Non-credit course $900.00
All prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice.
The $250 admission fee for the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi is non-refundable.
Cohort start-up only