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Become fluent in French in 24+ weeks

Want to give your French language skills a serious boost? Our French Academic Semester in Montreal is your express lane to fluency. Exclusively for students who want to study for a minimum of 24 weeks, our course will immerse you in French language and culture—in and out of the classroom. Choose 20, 24, 26 or 30 weekly lessons. Tailor your programme with free clinics or electives. Experience the vibrant, cosmopolitan culture of bilingual Montreal with new friends from around the world. And become a confident French speaker.

Level

Available for all levels

Course Duration

24+ weeks

Course start dates

Every Monday

Lessons per week

20 / 24 / 26 / 30

Lesson Duration

1 Lesson = 45 minutes

Exclusive to EC Montreal

This programme is only available at EC Montreal. Montreal is a unique city known for its mix of French and English culture. EC Montreal is located in the city’s centre, giving you easy access to its exciting festivals, delicious food and interesting history. Study in a welcoming and lively environment where students from around the world come to learn and explore.

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What can you expect on this course?

Whether you want to prepare for university, your future or improve your language skills, we’ve got you covered.

Improved fluency

Taking the time to seriously focus on your French (in a programme of 24 weeks or more) will accelerate your fluency in French. You’ll develop proficiency in all four language skills—and become a confident French language speaker.

Flexible course options

When you take a French Academic Semester or Year at EC Montreal, the intensity and duration of your studies is up to you. You can take 20, 24 or 30 lessons per week, choose to study for a semester or up to a year, and tailor your study to help you achieve your unique language goals.

Immersive experiences

Being immersed in a French-speaking city like Montreal will naturally improve your language skills. We organize tons of fun activities for you—from city tours to sports events, concerts to culinary adventures—so you’ll have lots of opportunities to practise your French in everyday situations.

Valuable new friendships

Study, explore and socialize with the same class of international students for the whole semester or year. You’ll become fluent together, build unforgettable memories and make lifelong friendships.

Free workshops

On your French Academic Semester at EC Montreal, you can take lots of free language workshops, conversation sessions and pronunciation clinics for extra French practice. If you choose to study 30 lessons per week, you can also add elective classes and test prep to your programme.

Guaranteed progress

If you follow your programme, we guarantee that you will improve your fluency in French. Our researched-based courses, personalized learning methods and regular progress assessments will provide you with everything you need to learn with confidence and achieve your goals.

Unlock Your Potential with Special Focus Lessons

Special Focus

Special Focus

Supercharge your language learning by taking 4, 6 or 10 Special Focus lessons each week alongside your General French classes. Build your vocabulary, boost your confidence and improve real-life communication. Mix and match classes like the ones below, according to your language goals. Below is a sample of the types of Special Focus Lessons available. Special Focus topics may vary.

Pronunciation Clinic

Improve your French pronunciation with our free pronunciation clinics. Each class covers a different pronunciation topic to help you build your skills.

Academic Lectures

Practise listening to interesting lectures and develop skills needed for higher education and business.

French Grammar

Take a closer look at how the French language is structured, with a focus on relevance and appropriateness.

Communicative Writing

Improve your skills in writing for different audiences, using appropriate language and style.

Real Life Listening

Develop French language listening skills for communicating clearly and confidently. Good communication in French requires focus, vocabulary and specific grammar structures.

Expand Your Vocabulary

Develop confidence, practise your speaking skills and develop fluency as you focus on learning through conversation.

Speaking Skills Sessions

Practise your French conversation skills with students from different classes, levels and nationalities in relaxed and sociable sessions for free. You choose the topics.

EC Promise

Count on the EC Promise

At EC English, we promise that your progress will always be visible and guaranteed. Simply put, as long as you follow your personalised learning programme, we guarantee your English will improve.

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Reasons to take our French Academic Year

You want to achieve French fluency and boost accuracy.

You want to focus your study with a long-term programme.

You want to gain experience living and learning in a French-speaking city.

You want to move into an exam class after reaching the required level.

Real Outcomes

At EC, we are committed to ensuring optimal results for our students. That’s why, for 30 years, we have made research and measurement the cornerstones of our curriculum development, teaching methods and review process. This approach allows us to scientifically design a language learning experience tailored to your unique needs and goals, reliably delivering optimal results.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the accommodation options on the EC French Academic Semester programme?

At EC Montreal, we offer homestays or shared student residence accommodations. If you choose a homestay, you can choose to stay with a bilingual or French-speaking family in Montreal. This is a great option if you want an opportunity to speed fluency by practicing your French with a local family. If you’re looking for more independence, you may want to consider a student residence.

Which EC French Academic Semester course should I choose: 20, 24, 26 or 30 lessons per week?

The right choice depends on your goals and needs, but here are a few considerations:

20 lessons/week: This General French course gives you a practical understanding of French

24 lessons/week: This semi-intensive course lets you balance free time and lessons

26 lessons/week: This course gives you plenty of lesson time with some free time during the day

30 lessons/week: This intensive course allows you to progress very quickly

I want to take a French Academic Semester. Why should I study in Montreal?

Montreal is officially a bilingual city that is committed to excellence in French (as well as English). and French. This makes it uniquely friendly to international students—one of the world’s 50 top study destinations—and a perfect immersive environment for language learning. It’s a friendly, inclusive and diverse city that boasts a high quality of life, endless cultural activities and spectacular natural beauty.

I want learn French at EC Montreal. Why should I take the French Academic Semester programme?

This 24+ week course at EC Montreal is your express route to fluency. By taking the time to seriously focus on your French for a semester or longer, while immersing yourself in a French-speaking city, you will accelerate proficiency in all four language skills— speaking, reading, writing and listening—and retain your skills longer.

What are the accommodation options on the EC French Academic Semester programme?

At EC Montreal, we offer homestays or shared student residence accommodations. If you choose a homestay, you can choose to stay with a bilingual or French-speaking family in Montreal. This is a great option if you want an opportunity to speed fluency by practicing your French with a local family. If you’re looking for more independence, you may want to consider a student residence.

Which EC French Academic Semester course should I choose: 20, 24, 26 or 30 lessons per week?

The right choice depends on your goals and needs, but here are a few considerations:

20 lessons/week: This General French course gives you a practical understanding of French

24 lessons/week: This semi-intensive course lets you balance free time and lessons

26 lessons/week: This course gives you plenty of lesson time with some free time during the day

30 lessons/week: This intensive course allows you to progress very quickly

I want to take a French Academic Semester. Why should I study in Montreal?

Montreal is officially a bilingual city that is committed to excellence in French (as well as English). and French. This makes it uniquely friendly to international students—one of the world’s 50 top study destinations—and a perfect immersive environment for language learning. It’s a friendly, inclusive and diverse city that boasts a high quality of life, endless cultural activities and spectacular natural beauty.

I want learn French at EC Montreal. Why should I take the French Academic Semester programme?

This 24+ week course at EC Montreal is your express route to fluency. By taking the time to seriously focus on your French for a semester or longer, while immersing yourself in a French-speaking city, you will accelerate proficiency in all four language skills— speaking, reading, writing and listening—and retain your skills longer.

Build fluency on an EC French Academic Semester or year at EC Montreal

Research has shown that learning a language a country where its spoken speeds fluency. What’s more, the more time you take to actively engage with the language, the better your retention and understanding will be. EC Montreal offers long-term French study—from 24 to 36 months—in general French, semi-intensive French and intensive French programmes, in French-speaking Montreal. No matter which course you take, you’ll be surrounded by the language, in and out of class.

Gain a bilingual advantage at school and work

Whether you want to learn French for school, work or travel, knowing two languages is a big advantage. Studies have shown that bilingualism boosts brain power, creative thinking, problem-solving, and memory. It also makes you a more desirable employee and can boost your career prospects in the global workplace: You can command up to 20% more than your monolingual colleagues. Taking EC’s French Academic Semester in Montreal will set you up for success.

Immerse yourself in French in exciting Montreal

Learn French among native speakers in Montreal, Canada. Part European, part North American, Montreal is diverse, bohemian and charming, a UNESCO City of Design. When you take our French Academic Semester here, we’ll help you immerse yourself in the language through theatre, music, and dining adventures. Shop Montreal’s underground city. Or hike the Laurentian Mountains nearby. Our activities programme will provide you with lots of fun ways to practice French.

Prepare for French proficiency exams on our intensive course

If you choose to take our most intensive course (30 lessons per week) on your French Academic, you can elect to add courses that prepare you to sit for DELF and DALF exams. The DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi en Langue Française) are official French language proficiency exams that certify the ability of non-French speakers to use the language. The exams are awarded by the French Ministry of Education and are recognized internationally.

Count on a supportive school community at EC Montreal

At EC, we know that when choosing a French Academic Semester or year, a supportive learning environment is key to your success. You can be sure at EC Montreal, you’ll find a nurturing community waiting for you that is deeply committed to inclusivity and diversity. You’ll always feel like you belong here, and that your unique voice is part of the global conversation.

Boost your progress with electives, during your French Academic Semester

On your French Academic Semester, you can take advantage of free conversation sessions, pronunciation clinics and more. Plus, if you choose to study 30 lessons per week, you can add a range of elective classes, like Communicative Writing, French Grammar, Conjugation, La Francophonic and many more. Taking electives like these is a great way to get even more out of your programme, and allows you to tailor your lessons to your interests.