En français à Québec is a 5-week program taking place in the summer (July-August). We have a single arrival date for all the students — usually a Sunday —. International and non-bursaries Canadian students have the possibility to register for a 4-week stay and leave one week earlier. On the arrival day, participants have the possibility to join an integration (ice-breaker) workshop, visit the campus and settle in. The program officially starts the following day with a general assembly, an orientation and an integration activities.
The final exam takes place on the last Thursday of the program. Students staying the full five weeks will participate in the farewell gala on the last day of the program. The check-out hour is 10:00 AM for all students.
Sunday, July 3
4-week stay: Saturday, July 30
5-week stay: Friday, August 5
The whole program is held on the beautiful campus of Laval University, located at a 10-minute bus ride from Old Québec (downtown). The classes, the cafeteria, the dorms and most of the mandatory activities take place on the campus and are accessible by walking distance.
Weekday mornings, students will learn and practice French in their different classes with an experienced team of teachers.
During the afternoon, students will participate in special classes, Explore Québec workshop, a complementary course and a workshop and well-being activity of their choice. Special activities will be offered on Monday nights by a dedicated team of monitors.
For the rest of the time, there is a combination of outings, shows, exciting excursions, free time, movies and much more!
Schedule 2022En français à Québec gathers more than 400 students from all over the world:
Coming from different countries like the United States, Mexico, Germany, Colombia, Australia, Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Spain, Turkey, Italy, etc.
We have three different profiles of students:
Our registration is made 100% online. It is an easy and secure way to complete the registration from anywhere at anytime. Choose the optional activities of your preference, download important information, verify and make payments and much more!
Each week, you will experience French immersion through a variety of mandatory and optional activities. Here is what the 2022 schedule looks like!
See the 2022 schedule>> WORKSHOPS AND WELL-BEING ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION
When packing, it is important that students do not forget:
We will be welcoming the students all day long on campus.
Our team offers a welcoming experience on the first day of the program! There are many activities throughout the day that repeat themselves: check-in, guided visit of the campus, integration workshop, setting up the apps used for the program, checking the workshop, profile, well-being activity and other groups you have been assigned to, etc.
The first meal served by the cafeteria is dinner in a specific schedule
The Check-out time for all students is 10:00 AM on the departure day. Our shuttle service functioning hours to the airport will be determined according to the participants’ travel itineraries. It will cost $20 CAD and will only operate during morning hours.