French-language courses
Exchange students are allowed to take French language courses offered by the École de français of UdeM’s Faculty of Continuing Education. You have the following two options.
1. Certificate in French as a second language: culture, study and work
This program is currently closed for exchange students
This program is designed for students who already have a knowledge of French. If you are a beginner in French, you are not eligible for this program. If the only courses that you want to take at UdeM are French-language courses, then choose this certificate program when you submit your exchange application.
One semester of courses in French consists of:
- Two 6-credit courses in French
OR - One 6-credit course in French and two 3-credit courses in French
2. French language courses for students in other programs of study
You may take one French language course (3-credit course or 6-credit course), in addition to the courses in your regular program of study.
Placement test and enrolment
Once you have been admitted to UdeM’s student exchange program, you must take the mandatory online French language placement test as soon as possible.
One test will be offered for students admitted for Winter 2024, please make sure to register before the registration deadline:
- Deadline to register for the test given on December 4: November 26
More information regarding the test will be sent to you after you complete your registration.
Please take the time to answer all the questions in the placement test carefully, so that they reflect your proficiency in French as accurately as possible. You will not receive a grade on this test; its only purpose is to allow our École de Français to enrol you to courses most appropriate for your learning.
- After you have taken the test, you will receive an email informing you of your oral and written proficiency levels and a list of the courses you may enrol to. Please note that UdeM’s École de français does not offer any beginner courses in French. If your test places you as a beginner, you will not be able to take any courses in French as a second language at UdeM.
- You must contact the Student Technician of your host department in order to proceed with your enrolment.
- Course fees:
- 3-credit courses: a fee of $CAN 75 will be billed to you for course materials.
- 6-credit courses: a fee of $CAN 530 will be billed for language workshops.
If the results of your test place you at a beginner-level for which courses are not offered, it will not be possible to participate in the exchange program. This information may only be known shortly before the start of the term. If possible, we recommend avoiding any non-refundable expenses (flight, housing, etc.) before receiving an official confirmation of course availability.
Other resources are available to help you with your French if you are a non-francophone student