French courses

You wish to learn French? You speak some French, but wish to improve your level? CANA can help you.

CANA understands that learning French is a key factor in the integration of newcomers who want to settle in Quebec.

We are therefore committed to your integration by offering francization courses.

French is the official language of Quebec. Learning French will help you adapt to your new job and your daily life (grocery shopping, interacting and meeting people, taking part in cultural activities, sports etc.)

In collaboration with the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), CANA offers free, part-time, in-person French courses. These courses are delivered by MIFI teachers in an educational and fun environment.

After passing each level, you receive a MIFI certificate. This document can serve as proof of language proficiency for your permanent residence and/or Canadian citizenship application.

Students can receive a $26 financial assistance per school day, as well as reimbursement of childcare fees of $9 per school day per child. . CANA provides limited childcare drop-in spaces for children who do not have childcare services.

In you have any more questions, please write to francisation@cana-montreal.org

Would you like to practice French on a regular basis in a friendly and fun environment?

French conversation workshops are  free at CANA, they are organized in groups of 10 people who already have an intermediate or advanced level. There are several sessions throughout the year, participation is required for the entire session.

These workshops are an opportunity for people learning the French language to maintain and improve their oral expression and comprehension skills.

Learn the basics of French!

We offer French learning workshops for people who have no notion of the French language. Our main objective is to familiarize you with the basic concepts of the French language. By registering in this program, you will benefit from learning simple vocabulary and practicing activities such as :

• Role-playing.
• Reading aloud.
• Doing small projects.

The program is 8 weeks, each workshop takes 1.5 hours. The program is in collaboration with La Maison du Monde.

You want to put your learning into practice while meeting new people? CANA organizes cultural group outings throughout the year.

To know about upcoming events dates, see our calendar section.