French as a Second Language: Standard Language (Certificate)

This certificate is reserved for students whose mother tongue is not French or who did not complete their primary and secondary education in French, and it develops structured, coherent oral and written communication for everyday student and social situations while also building intercultural competencies. The 30-credit program allows up to 15 credits of prior learning recognition and can be completed in two sessions (fall and winter) or three sessions (fall, winter, and summer). Admission requires completed secondary education and a mandatory placement test at registration, with required score ranges on either the Test Laval (40-72) or the TCF-TP exam. Courses are delivered at a distance, in a hybrid format, or in standard in-person classrooms depending on the course. Admission is offered for the fall, winter, and summer terms, and the certificate leads to a Certificate credential from Universite Laval.