Centre d’enseignement et de certification du français du Québec

General French Language Learning Courses

Take certified French classes online. From A1 to C2, our General French program builds real fluency step by step. Choose online lessons in mini-groups of 4–6 or private 1-on-1. Flexible schedules, focused feedback, and fast progress guaranteed.
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Who It’s For

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Build toward the B2 you need for TEF/TCF while strengthening everyday French.
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Prepare for francophone universities with academic writing, listening, and speaking—plus DELF–DALF readiness.
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Improve workplace communication (emails, meetings, presentations); choose private 1-on-1 for job-specific coaching.
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From beginner basics to conversation classes, feel confident in real interactions, travel, and routine tasks.

Problem → Solution

Common Challenges of Learning French Online

  • Courses lean on grammar drills with little real speaking.
  • No clear roadmap or measure of progress.
  • Reaching the level required for immigration or studying (TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF) feels overwhelming.
  • Québécois French feels different (accent, vocabulary, pace) compared with standard French.
  • Schedules rarely fit busy adults and professionals.

How CECFQ
Solves Them

  • Free placement test & CEFR roadmap (A1–C2): your level plus a step-by-step plan.
  • Certified teachers/examiners: pedagogy backed by exam prep and professional training experience.
  • Mini-groups (4–6) or private lessons with active speaking: dialogues, debates, and role-plays every session.
  • Teaching materials: leading FLE/FLS resources from Québec and France.
  • Flexible scheduling: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends—or a fully personalised plan with a private tutor.
  • Fluency first: structured methods to move from accuracy to confident, spontaneous speech.
  • Québécois French module: targeted listening & pronunciation practice, core vocabulary and everyday pragmatics for life and work in Québec.

Course Formats

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A) Group Courses

Our online French lessons in mini-groups (only 4–6 learners) are among the best online French classes for fast progress.

  • Format: 100% online, live interactive classes
  • Duration: 21h per session
  • Indicative schedule:
    • A1–A2: Mon & Wed (18:30–20:00)
    • B1–B2: Tue & Thu (18:30–20:00)
    • C1-C2: Wed & Fri (09:00 - 10:30)
  • Price: 315 CAD per session (only 15$ per hour lesson)
  • Annual registration fee: 20 CAD

Learning materials for one level (100 study hours): 50–80 CAD per level (100h)

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B) Individual Courses

Perfect for learners who prefer flexibility or want to focus on specific goals. Study with a French language tutor and enjoy the benefits of the course tailored just for you. Whatever your level, we adapt the schedule, intensity, and program length to your needs.

  • Minimum package: 10h
  • Price: 550 CAD per 10h
  • Annual registration fee: 20 CAD
  • Learning materials for one level (100 study hours): 50–80 CAD
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What’s Included

Free placement test
Start with a clear idea of your level and goals.
Tailored study plan by certified teacher
Every French learning course is designed for your success.
Digital resources and practice
Exercises, recordings, and graded tasks in one platform.
Continuous teacher support
Ongoing feedback, corrections, and motivation.
CECFQ certificate
Center-issued certificate of completion noting your achieved level. (Official exam certificates are issued by exam bodies.)

Schedule & Calendar

Our online French classes run year-round, with new groups every month. Whether you want lessons for beginners, full French course from A1 to C2 or prefer shorter, focused modules, you’ll always find a group that matches your level and availability.
Private 1-on-1 can start anytime.
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Certification & Recognition

Completing a program at CECFQ means more than progress in class — you also receive center-issued certificate of achievement.

What you receive

  • CECFQ certificate of completion for each course, indicating your CEFR level (A1–C2) based on our assessment.
  • Useful documentation to support your efforts in:
    • Immigration (TEF, TCF, permanent residency, citizenship)
    • Academic studies in francophone universities (DELF-DALF)
    • Professional career advancement in French-speaking workplaces

Good to know

  • For official requirements (e.g., TEF/TCF for immigration or DELF–DALF for studies), you’ll need the certificates issued by examination bodies. We prepare you for those exams and guide you to the right session.

Ready to Start Learning French Online?

Take your free placement test and join live classes with certified teachers — from beginner basics to exam prep and advanced fluency.
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