Our teachers are experienced in French as a Second and Foreign Language and are passionate about teaching, the French language, and its rich cultures. They offer fun and interactive classes where learners play an active role in their learning. Through varied and hands-on activities, they foster a dynamic and participatory approach where learning happens by doing, all in a friendly and motivating environment.
Learning French at the CCFO goes far beyond the classroom! Each month, we offer up to 10 free French-language activities open to the local Francophone and Francophile community. In addition to these cultural and social events, learners can access our library with over 4,000 French resources and take part in programs like Tandem+ to practice the language, connect, and build relationships within the community.
Taking French classes is an investment in your future. Mastering the language opens many doors—whether to broaden your professional opportunities or to meet the language requirements for immigration to Canada. Whether you're looking to advance your career, apply for a bilingual position, or strengthen your permanent residency application, French is a major asset in an officially bilingual country like Canada.
If your goal is the TEF exam, check out our TEF Express courses.
If you’ve never learned French before, register for the A1.1 course.
If you’ve already studied French and are unsure of your level, contact us for a free placement test!
Our courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), an internationally recognized standard that ensures a clear and structured learning progression—from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1).
| CCERL | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 |
| Échelle Québécoise | 1 - 2 | 3 - 4 | 5 - 6 | 7 - 8 | 9 - 10 | 11 - 12 |
| What it means: | I know and recognize learnt-by-heart words and short sentences. | I make my own short sentences. I understand simple statement. | I can deal with unexpected situations whilst travelling in a French-speaking region. | I share my point of view with detailed arguments and complex structures | I can express myself fluently and spontaneously in social and professional surroundings. | I can take part effortlessly in any discussion, using idiomatic expressions. I can read and produce research work. |
| Number of hours to reach this level* | 80 hrs | +110 hrs | +150 hrs | +200 hrs | +300 | +++ |
*This time is approximate and will depend on each student (native tongue, age, motivation, knowledge, type of training and time spent
outside classroom using French, etc.). Please note that for most levels, class time is not enough to reach the next level; we encourage
you to use your membership to attend our Events (to speak with native speakers!) and borrow French books in our Library!
If you're a new student who has learnt French before, please contact
us
for a placement test prior to registering!
*Please note: the number of hours is for a class of 4 students or more. If 3 students register, 1 week will be canceled. The class will be completely canceled if only 2 or less students register.
• Introduce yourself, ask to be introduced • Ask for/give personal information • Ask for/ tell where you live • Express your tastes • Introduce your family • Talk about your family.
• Introduce yourself, ask to be introduced • Ask for/give personal information • Ask for/ tell where you live • Express your tastes • Introduce your family • Talk about your family.
• Shop for food , Order in a restaurant • Introduce a town and neighborhood • Get around on public transport • Ask and Indicate the way, all in French !
• Shop for food , Order in a restaurant • Introduce a town and neighborhood • Get around on public transport • Ask and Indicate the way, all in French !
• Shop for food , Order in a restaurant • Introduce a town and neighborhood • Get around on public transport • Ask and Indicate the way, all in French !
• Comment on price, size, and fit. • Give opinions on clothing; ask or tell the use of a product • Describe objects • Discuss
the time of year and weather • Talk about daily activities; ask or tell the time • Suggest, accept, or reject outings •
Describe a person • And all en français !
• Ask about housing, express house rules • Understand internal regulations, apologize in a message, explain a domestic issue • Express positive or negative emotions • Talk about health and sports, ask or tell weight and height • Agree or disagree • Express obligation or prohibition and give advice • Tout en français !
• Book a hotel room • Describe a city, a country, a landscape • Express preferences • Write a postcard • Talk about studies and university, discuss skills, talk about professional plans, discuss one's job • En français bien sûr !
In this class, you will learn how to:
• Talk about your background and experiences • Express your intention to do something • Talk about your likes and preferences • Suggest, accept, or decline an outing • Share a memory or past experience • Ask questions about a memory • Express likes and dislikes • As well as the grammar points needed to achieve these objectives.
In this class, you will learn how to:
• Talk about the future and imagine the future • Describe the purpose or usefulness of an object • Express surprise • Express hope • Understand cooking instructions • Give warnings • Communicate in a restaurant • Express satisfaction and dissatisfaction.
In this class, you will learn how to:
• Describe a home or apartment • Rent a home or apartment • Express disappointment • Comfort and reassure someone • Describe someone’s physical appearance • Give a compliment • Talk about someone’s personality.
In this class, you will learn how to:
• Express a wish or a desire • Give advice • Ask for and offer services • Organize and structure your ideas • Ask for information about a trip • Talk about a sightseeing visit • Express and respond to annoyance or frustration.
n this class, you will learn how to:
• Express intentions • Use formal letter conventions • Talk about your plans • Develop logical and coherent arguments • Express agreement and disagreement • Express your point of view • Express surprise • Develop simple reasoning.
Conversation and Vocabulary B1 is a course designed to strengthen speaking skills and expand vocabulary through practical, everyday topics. It is intended for learners at the B1 level.
This course prepares students for all sections of the TEF exam by focusing on methodology, strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid. It is intended for students at a B1 level or higher.
It includes targeted review of TEF language as well as focused training on the oral and written components of the exam.
Placement test required for new students.
This course prepares students for all sections of the TEF exam by focusing on methodology, strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid. It is intended for students at a B1 level or higher.
It includes targeted review of TEF language as well as focused training on the oral and written components of the exam.
Placement test required for new students.
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