Canada | Quebec City | Intensive French

Location

Quebec City is the only major city in North America where French is spoken by nearly everyone. With its European charm and safe environment, it is the ideal setting for an authentic immersion experience. The city is home to many quarters each with a unique character, try tobogganing in Dufferin Terrace, be one of the many to photograph the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Hotel, take in the military history at la Citadelle or go shopping for souvenirs in the Petit Champlain area. 

Located along the banks of the St Lawrence river and within walking distance of the old town and beautiful riverside parks, the language school is located close to some incredible sights. The school can easily be easily accessed by the extensive public transport system. The school also hosts a fully equipped gym, a library, cafeteria and a student lounge and ample green space for socialising.

Language Course

The core course comprises 15 hours of french each week, which concentrate on learning and actively using Spanish. The tuition is very much practice oriented. You will participate in group sessions alongside other international students of a variety of ages 16+ of who are of a similar level. In these groups you will focus on the core elements of the language; speaking, reading, writing and listening.

This course is designed for students who wish to learn or improve their French, meet new people and have some free time to participate in Canadian culture and life in Quebec City.

In addition there is the option to add five 1:1 lessons in the afternoon, where you will be able to consolidate or extend knowledge with a private tutor. You also have the option to add 7.5 hours a week of conversational workshops that will help expand your french in real life conversations with other students aided by a tutor.

The school is connected to the highly coveted Conservatoire de Musique et d’Art Dramatique du Quebec offering students an opportunity to connect music learning to their french immersion. You are able to add on 10 hours of music lessons per week to your course, please note that students must bring their own instruments or (if available) they can rent them from those available on site.

Optional Social and Cultural Programme

The school offers a range of activities during the week such as:

• guided tours of Old Quebec
• Excursions to Montmorency Falls
• Cultural workshops
• Social events with local students.

Weekend excursions (Montréal, whale watching, skiing in winter) are also available.

Accommodation

For students wanting to immerse themselves in the French language and culture we recommend a stay in host accommodation with one of our carefully selected Québécois hosts. They not only introduce the Québécois way of life and help practise the French language, but also give a taste of local and delicious regional specialities. Host accommodation is situated within 45 minutes’ journey time of the school. Half-board accommodation is provided (breakfast & evening meal) from the Sunday before the course starts to the Saturday after it finishes. Subject to availability, an extra day on one end of the trip may be available on request to facilitate flight dates.

There is also an option to stay in a shared residence with other language school students, this is shared between 3 students with a shared kitchen, bathroom, and living/dining room. The residence is 20 minutes from the language school via local bus. Please enquire with us if you would like to discuss this accommodation option.

Transfers

Shuttle bus transfers with other language school students are possible form Montreal or Quebec Airport at an added cost. There is also a public shuttle bus (Jaguaride) between Montreal and Quebec daily as well as easy public transport links between airports.

Availability

Language courses

Monday–Friday all year (closed over Christmas)

Accommodation

Sunday–Saturday

Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance is available as an optional extra with this package. For more details please see our Insurance page.