Learn more information about the French Program at YRDSB.
Networking Opportunities
L’Association des francophones de la région de York Inc. (AFRY) - Social networking events for members.
York Region French Meetup Group - This group welcomes adults from francophones to beginners looking to put their French language conversation skills into action.
North York French Meetup Group - Meet up with people to practice French.
Programs and Courses Offered by Universities
Explore - Five (5) week intensive French language course for university students. A variety of language levels are available.
- France Éducation international
- Immersion experience for second language teachers
- Courses for second language pedagogy
- Bursaries available
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, École internationale de français - ‘’Intensif Programme’’ is an immersion program lasting 3 or 5 weeks. Weeks of discovery, new acquaintances and exchanging ideas, in a stimulating setting for learning your second or foreign language. The program includes French classes, various workshops to improve French and socio-cultural activities.
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), École de langue française et de culture québécoise
- French course for teachers (intensive 10-day language study)
- Centre Linguistique du Collège de Jonquière
- Five (5) week French-Language Bursary Program/Workshop EXPLORE for university student
- Université Sainte-Anne, Pointe-de-l’Église, Nova Scotia
- Designed for teachers around second language pedagogy and language learning
Edu-Inter (Learn French in Quebec City)
French program for adults: Study and learn French in the cradle of French-Canadian culture. By combining our French courses with conversation or specialized workshops such as volunteer experience, business courses or programs for diverse interests, you can experience the French language and culture in an unparalleled way.
Odyssey - Odyssey is a language-assistant program. Under the supervision of a teacher, your role will be to encourage students to improve their knowledge of the English language and associated cultures and to use the language on a daily basis.