At Athabasca University in Athabasca, Canada, University Certificate, French Language Proficiency is offered as a certificate in Linguistics & Language Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered fully online.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Linguistics & Language Studies
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Online
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: athabascau.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The University Certificate, French Language Proficiency is a 30-credit undergraduate credential delivered entirely online by Athabasca University, made up entirely of French-language courses. The programme develops oral and written communication skills in French, progressing through coursework designed to build fluency and comprehension. Because the certificate consists solely of French courses, it allows students to earn an Athabasca University credential focused specifically on language proficiency. Courses completed for the certificate are transferable toward the university's Bachelor of Arts with a major in French, giving students a pathway to further study. Applicants who already hold an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate in French from Athabasca University or another institution are not eligible to enrol. Enrolment is continuous, with new starts available monthly, and the certificate can be completed in as little as one year of full-time study or at a self-directed pace with no completion deadline.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: There are no formal admission requirements for this program. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older and may enrol at any time. Applicants who already hold an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate in French from Athabasca University or another institution are not eligible to apply.
