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Study French Abroad in Québec, Canada
Interested in exploring Québecois history? Pourquoi pas! Prefer to spend time hiking out of doors in nature? Magnifique! How about a metropolitan experience complete with museums, art galleries, and night clubs? Oui, s’il vous plait!
The benefits of learning French in Québec, Canada
- Explore French immersion options for adults and teens at different times of the year
- Immerse yourself in the cradle of French-Canadian culture
- Practice in real life the French you learn in the classroom in the only major city in Canada that offers a 100% French-speaking environment
- Build confidence by using your French with other learners
- Combine language learning with tourism, exploration and discovery
- Benefit from insider knowledge of events like the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ), the third biggest outdoor musical event in Canada in July
- Enroll your teen in a highly international summer French immersion course where they can live, learn, and experience the language and culture
- Discover one of Canada’s safest cities!
Program Info
In-country
In-country classes are when you travel overseas to study the language in a country where the language is spoken natively.
Group Size
Course Timings
French in Québec City
- Located in Québec City on the St. Lawrence River
- Take a French class in the morning & practice an instrument in the afternoon
- Visit an outdoor spa or cross-country ski in winter
- Stroll through Old Québec, North America’s oldest city to take in unique period architecture.
- Wander through the streets of Old Port for art galleries and shops.
- For thrill seekers, try the double zip-line or walk the Montmorency suspension bridge to experience a waterfall higher than Niagara Falls.
“I gained lots of independence during my stay in Quebec doing things like taking the bus to and from school, walking around in Vieux Quebec, and spending time speaking French with my host family. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone willing to improve their French over the summer.”
Philippa
Program Info
In-country
In-country classes are when you travel overseas to study the language in a country where the language is spoken natively.
Group Size
Course Timings
Formats
Choose your course type
Our study abroad partner school in Québec, Canada offers different range of program formats to choose from.
International group classes
This is where one of the big benefits of studying French in Québec in becomes clear – your fellow classmates will be native to other countries. The common language in and out of the classroom is French.
Your teachers will all have learned to teach French using the same methodology – one which lends itself to using French every moment of your time together.
That may seem daunting at first, but because your classes will be at your level of French, you really have nothing to worry about. Even if you’re a complete beginner, your French teacher will make you feel comfortable and confident. And then the fun starts!
Extra private French lessons in Québec, Canada
Whilst you will usually attend group classes, it is generally possible to add a handful – maybe 5 or 10 per week – of private French lessons where you’ll pay extra to have your own personal French tutor.
Just like the private French classes we offer at ILI, you’ll be able to use that private time to boost your learning, focus on a troublesome area of language, or prepare for a specific event or situation which can’t be covered easily in a group context.
French + activity & combination courses
Some schools have packaged together their Spanish courses with popular activities, so that each week you take part in activities around your chosen theme, for example:
- French Language and Culture programs for over 50s
- French Language, Culture & Gastronomy
- French + Music
- French & Business French
- French for Teachers
- French & Winter Fun
- French & Work Experience
If you’re not sure which option is best for you, please contact us and we can discuss this with you.
Package options
Our partner school will help you with the whole package – everything you need to think about to get you from where you are now, to sitting in a quaint classroom in Québec, learning French!
We know it can seem like a big leap, which is why we help you with all the moving parts:
Airport Transfer (additional fee)
Your school can provide a customized airport transfer service for your convenience, ensuring a smooth journey from your arrival at the airport.
Should you require it, they can also arrange transportation back to the airport on the day of your departure.
Accommodations
Our partner school will advise you on the most popular accommodation options, and they’ll do everything they can to support any special requirements you have.
Our colleagues at the school will then have you complete their forms to book you into the accommodation of your choice. It’s really that easy. Before you leave for Québec, Canada, they’ll be in touch with all the contact details you need, along with clear instructions on how to find your accommodation, and travel between the accommodation and the school.
Excursions
One thing is certain, there will always be plenty to do when you’re studying French abroad in Québec, Canada. Sure, you’ll have your French lessons each day from Monday to Friday, but that won’t generally take up the whole day, unless you book a very intensive French course.
Most afternoons your school in Québec will offer activities and excursions for you. The variety of activities offered suit all tastes, from visits to museums, to sport activities, guided tours and social evenings. They have activities planned for some weekends and other weekends are free for students to relax or explore on their own.
And of course, if all that sounds like too much, these activities are optional. You can kick back, go find a quiet cafe, and watch the world go by.
If you require a different course duration or a different class time to usual, please get in touch and we’ll tell you what’s possible and provide you with a quote.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re certain that you’ll have plenty of questions ahead of booking a French in a Québec, Canada language program with us, and that’s why we’re here to help.
Here are some of the questions we get asked the most. Please use the form below to get in touch, and we’ll be right back to you.
Selected FAQs
Yes. Many of our partners offer Language + Activity type of courses. Here are some example courses: Spanish and cooking; French and wine tasting; Italian and fashion; Portuguese and surfing and many more combinations.
Some of our partner schools have campuses in different ciites and allow students to spend part of their time in one location and continue their studies in another one as they follow the same curriculum.
We are accredited by the International Association of Language Centres (IALC) and have created great partnerships with other small language schools around the world.
We have sent students to a number of schools and in exchange we receive a commission on the student’s tuition for the recommendation at no extra cost to you. We put this money towards our Free English Program for Immigrants and Refugees. This helps close the gap on funding we receive from the state of Massachusetts and what the program actually costs to run.
Most of our partner schools have a minimum of one week requirement for their language travel program so you can go for a week or more!
Most of our partners offer homestay, shared or studio apartments options.
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Ready to get started with a French program abroad?
Registering your interest for a Study Abroad program with ILI couldn’t be easier! Simply follow the steps below to get started:
- Complete our online booking form.
- We’ll be in touch to discuss your needs and get to know you.
- We’ll put you in touch with our partner school for additional details and clarifications.
- You book your chosen program directly with them!
Still not sure?
Not a problem! If you are searching for more information you can:
- View our frequently asked questions
- Get in touch and ask us a question
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