Acquiring knowledge of French or improving your proficiency

If knowledge of French was important during the selection process, it is essential for your integration and participation in Québec society. When you arrive in Québec, you will be immersed in a French-speaking environment. Everything will take place in French, from looking for housing, opening a bank account and registering your children for school.

You will soon discover that Quebecers are open, kind and eager to talk to you in their language. Your ability to communicate in French will open doors for you by making contacts that will help you settle in and find your first job. For all of these reasons, it is crucial that you have good knowledge of French before you arrive in Québec.

To improve and perfect your language skills, enrol for a French language course offered by one of your country’s recognized institutions. Do everything you can to make your integration into Québec as swift and easy as possible!

List of agreements with language schools

To learn more French language Banque d’exercices de français en ligne Learning about Québec: Guide for my successful integration

Useful link

• Office québécois de la langue française