UQAM is a French-speaking institution welcoming students from all over the world. Although most communication with administrative staff is conducted in French, assistance in English is readily available for students at the École de langues.
English Programs
- Majeure en anglais et culture anglophone - 20 courses, 60 credits;
- Certificat en anglais - 10 courses, 30 credits;
- Microprogramme de premier cycle en anglais - 5 courses; 15 credits;
- Majeure en langues et cultures modernes (study two modern languages, one of which can be English) – 20 courses, 60 credits;
- Certificat en français et anglais: l’expérience montréalaise (study French and English at the same time) – 10 courses, 30 credits.
Study full-time or part-time.
French Programs
- Certificat en français langue seconde (intermediate level) – 10 courses, 30 credits;
- Certificat de perfectionnement en français langue seconde (advanced level) – 10 courses, 30 credits;
- Programme court de premier cycle en français langue seconde (intermediate or advanced level) – 4 courses, 12 credits;
- Majeure en langues et cultures modernes – (study two modern languages, one of which can be French – 20 courses, 60 credits;
- Certificat en français et anglais: l’expérience montréalaise (study French and English at the same time) – 10 courses, 30 credits.
Study full-time or part-time.
Download our guide for international students.
Other Languages
The École de langues offers programs and classes in other languages:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Quebec Sign Language
Placement Tests
Those interested in language programs at the École de langues must take a placement test.
Summer Schools and Intensive Programs
At the request of international partner institutions, the École de langues can organize a summer school or an intensive class in English, French or both (French and English) for a group of students. See, for example, the Canadian and Quebec Culture and Communication intensive class or the bilingual summer school Montreal Encounters.
French Language Requirement
Given that UQAM is a French-speaking university, it is expected that students have a minimum level of French. The level of French varies according to the program of study:
- a score of 785 on the Test de français international (TFI) for most undergraduate UQAM programs (major and bachelor degree programs)
- a score of 605 on the TFI for the English certificate and micro-program
- remedial French courses are available to candidates who do not obtain the required score
- students from partner universities may have different level requirements or be exempt from the French altogether – please contact our academic advisor at communication.anglais@uqam.ca for more information
- equivalent scores on some other French language tests are accepted (see Quels sont les seuils exigés aux tests?)
- for different FLS program level requirements see here
Contact
Write us with any questions you may have about our programs, classes or other activities.
We’re looking forward to having you discover Montreal and come study with us at the École de langues.