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Cert in French as a Second Language

Université de Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #951-1000

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Offered by Université de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Canada, Cert in French as a Second Language is a certificate in Linguistics & Language Studies programme. Tuition is CAD 2,025 per semester for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Linguistics & Language Studies
Local tuition: CAD 2,025 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: usherbrooke.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Certificate in French as a Second Language is a 30-credit undergraduate certificate at Universite de Sherbrooke, comprising 12 credits of required courses and 18 credits of optional courses. It is designed to deepen students' command of spoken and written French so they can interact spontaneously, fluently and effectively across a range of social, academic and professional situations, address complex and specialized topics with precision, and express a structured, detailed point of view using appropriate vocabulary. The program includes a language-integration activity carried out in a real social context. It is offered on a part-time basis on the university's main Sherbrooke campus. As of the official program page, admissions to this certificate are currently suspended.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Universite de Sherbrooke's general admission requirements for first-cycle programs and must have reached levels 050 and 041 on the French-as-a-second-language placement test administered by the Centre de langues, or have successfully completed FLS040 or FRE040 and FLS021 or FRE021 (or the equivalent). The program is normally offered on a part-time basis for the fall, winter and summer terms; as of the official program page, admissions to this certificate are currently suspended.

About Université de Sherbrooke

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1954
Students: 33,703
QS rank: #951-1000
Programs: 174
Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in French as a Second Language award?

Université de Sherbrooke awards a Certificate in the field of Linguistics & Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How much does Cert in French as a Second Language cost?

Tuition is CAD 2,025 per semester for local students.

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