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Cert in French as a Second Language (CFSL)

University of Regina

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada•QS 2027 #1001-1200

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Cert in French as a Second Language (CFSL) is a certificate in Linguistics & Language Studies programme offered by University of Regina in Regina, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Linguistics & Language Studies
Duration: 2 semesters

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uregina.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Certificate in French as a Second Language (CFSL) is a 30-credit, full-time program delivered over two terms at the University of Regina's La Cite universitaire francophone, described by the university as the only program of its kind west of New Brunswick. It immerses students in small-group French instruction alongside contact with the local Fransaskois community, bringing participants to an advanced-intermediate level of spoken and written French suitable for bilingual employment in Canada or abroad. It is open to university students in any year or faculty, and admission requires written and oral French placement assessments rather than a fixed set of prior courses. As of this record's last verification, the certificate is temporarily suspended and not accepting new students, with its return anticipated for Fall 2027 following a redesign for remote delivery.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A basic existing knowledge of French is required, generally equivalent to having completed a core French 30 course or its equivalent, confirmed through written and oral placement assessments; open to university students in any year or faculty. The certificate is temporarily suspended and not currently accepting new students, with a return anticipated for Fall 2027.

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Frequently asked questions

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

University of Regina awards a Certificate in the field of Linguistics & Language Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in French as a Second Language (CFSL) take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

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