Located close to Ottawa’s downtown, La Cité is Ontario’s largest French-language college of applied arts and technology. We are proud of our modern campus and of our enthusiastic and experienced teachers. You will have opportunities to practise your French every day. Join us in Ottawa, where French and English cultures meet!
 
Example activities:

• Discover the ByWard Market in downtown Ottawa—an eclectic mix of restaurants, local boutiques, and bars
• Outdoor activities
• Celebrate Canada Day live on Parliament Hill

Learn more about Ottawa at https://ottawatourism.ca.  
 
What makes our program special and unique?

• Daily sociocultural activities
• Free bus pass included, so you can explore Ottawa
• Excellent college residence atmosphere

 Find out more about our program here: https://www.collegelacite.ca/explore. 

Did you know the University of Ottawa campus is located in the heart of the nation’s capital, just across the river from Quebec? In this beautiful bilingual university, Explore offers a unique summer program that combines French courses with a wide range of activities for a broader “university” experience. In addition to numerous excursions, you can attend workshops on topics ranging from theatre to creative writing, and from sports to science. Don’t miss your chance to dive into the Explore French immersion adventure for an unmatched experience that will improve your language skills! 

Example activities:

• Discover the wonders of the nation’s capital with visits to its tourist attractions and other must-see places
• Trips to the waterpark and many museums
• Sports with Gee-Gees athletes from the University of Ottawa, and use of the university’s Olympic-size swimming pool
• Downtown bus tour

What makes our program special and unique?

• The many attractions of the capital
• A variety of courses, activities, and workshops that are both fun and enriching
• A university experience on the campus in downtown Ottawa, with access to state-of-the-art sports facilities

Did you know the University of Ottawa campus is located in the heart of the nation’s capital, just across the river from Quebec? In this beautiful bilingual university, Explore offers a unique summer program that combines French courses with a wide range of activities for a broader “university” experience. In addition to numerous excursions, you can attend workshops on topics ranging from theatre to creative writing, and from sports to science. Don’t miss your chance to dive into the Explore French immersion adventure for an unmatched experience that will improve your language skills! 

Example activities:

• Discover the wonders of the nation’s capital with visits to its tourist attractions and other must-see places
• Trips to the waterpark and many museums
• Sports with Gee-Gees athletes from the University of Ottawa, and use of the university’s Olympic-size swimming pool
• Downtown bus tour

What makes our program special and unique?

• The many attractions of the capital
• A variety of courses, activities, and workshops that are both fun and enriching
• A university experience on the campus in downtown Ottawa, with access to state-of-the-art sports facilities

Did you know the University of Ottawa campus is located in the heart of the nation’s capital, just across the river from Quebec? In this beautiful bilingual university, Explore offers a unique summer program that combines French courses with a wide range of activities for a broader “university” experience. In addition to numerous excursions, you can attend workshops on topics ranging from theatre to creative writing, and from sports to science. Don’t miss your chance to dive into the Explore French immersion adventure for an unmatched experience that will improve your language skills! 

Example activities:

• Discover the wonders of the nation’s capital with visits to its tourist attractions and other must-see places
• Trips to the waterpark and many museums
• Sports with Gee-Gees athletes from the University of Ottawa, and use of the university’s Olympic-size swimming pool
• Downtown bus tour

What makes our program special and unique?

• The many attractions of the capital
• A variety of courses, activities, and workshops that are both fun and enriching
• A university experience on the campus in downtown Ottawa, with access to state-of-the-art sports facilities

Offered since 1964, the University of Saskatchewan Explore program has a strong focus on mastering spoken French and listening comprehension. A unique feature of our program is that we incorporate Le Petit Prince in a variety of formats (film, book, activities). We offer 200+ hours of coursework, workshops, cultural activities, and trips that emphasize exposure to francophone and Indigenous cultures, as well as scientific facilities. Our highly skilled and attentive instructors focus on oral communication and experience-based learning methods.

Example activities:

• Visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park
• Visit to the Canadian Light Source
• Visit to the Museum of Natural Sciences

Optional activities:

• Sculpture workshops
• Watercolour painting workshops
• Film workshops
• Music workshops
• Workshops to study Indigenous legends
• Language game workshops
• Workshops featuring experts on science, languages, tourism, and camping

What makes our program special and unique?

• Program focused on improving spoken French and listening comprehension
• Eligible for credits upon presentation of a letter of permission from your home institution
• Program that combines visits, workshops, and learning about Indigenous legends

 

The École de français of the Cégep de Trois-Rivières is thrilled to announce the expansion of its program to a new campus, at the Collège Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption. The CNDA is a renowned historic school located in the town of Nicolet, just 15 minutes south of Trois-Rivières. 

Perfectly located in the heart of a lively little Quebec town, the school sits on a magnificent estate right on the banks of the Nicolet River. In addition to an enchanting setting for a multitude of outdoor activities (large shaded green spaces, kayak, beach volleyball, basketball, soccer, swing, garden and campfire site), it’s close to major amenities such as pharmacies, hospitals, restaurants, banks, grocery stores, general stores, parks and more.

Also, thanks to its access to the École nationale de police sports center, CNDA students can take advantage of the training room, gymnasiums and indoor pool at very low cost. This unique geographical location provides a highly secure environment for students.

What’s more, the CNDA school is a warm and friendly place, where students have the chance to live as a community. Everything is located within the school itself: bedrooms, classrooms, cafeteria and activity rooms! Shared rooms for 2 to 4 people, choose your roommates!

NEW IN MONCTON! Explore for participants who are 19 years and up! 

Acadian culture comes to life in the charming and vibrant city of Moncton. Immerse yourself in it. In addition to improving French in a dynamic, interactive classroom setting, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in fun, engaging and varied sociocultural activities. You will experience the hospitality of the Acadian people and discover the beauty of Canada’s East Coast through organized trips to New Brunswick’s top attractions. We have a lot of experience offering French as a second language programs, so join us for an unforgettable summer! 

Example activities: 

• Trip to Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park and Fundy National Park 

• Trips to local beaches (Shediac and Cap-Pelé) 

• Trip to Resurgo Place, Acadian Museum 

• Trip to Pays de la Sagouine 

What makes our program special and unique? 

• Immersion in Acadian culture 

• Unique outdoor activities in New Brunswick 

• Numerous exciting festivals 

• We offer the Languages at Work program: Once you have completed this program, you may continue to learn French by working with a local francophone employer for 6 to 8 weeks. 

The University of Manitoba offers an interactive virtual program, with a focus on practical communication skills and strategies focusing on culture and current themes and topics. Students will learn common idioms, academic vocabulary, and improve their writing. Be ready to participate and to make connections with others on Zoom! 

Example activities:

• Fun virtual activities, including tours and games

What makes our program special and unique?

• The opportunity to develop your English skills in a research-intensive university
• Indigenous component to programming
• Task-based learning and workshops
• Learn about the unique geography of Manitoba
• Opportunities to extend learning outside the classroom

Cradled in a bow of the Red River, the historic University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus welcomes you. The campus is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation.

Immerse yourself in an intensive program to improve your oral and written English skills. Participate, along with international students, in engaging lessons, activities, and discussions. Discover prairie sunsets and hospitality, while making lifelong friends and connections in another part of Canada.

Example activities:

• Sociocultural and recreational activities
• Outdoor excursions to cultural and historic sites

What makes our program special and unique?

• The opportunity to develop your English skills at a research-intensive university
• Indigenous component to programming
• Highly experienced instructors
• Enjoy access to UM facilities and services
• Vibrant and picturesque campus. Notably, several on-campus locations have been used in a number of films.

Immerse yourself in an intensive English program at the University of Manitoba. Canadian and international students enrolled in this full-time Explore program will use Zoom to join their classes with their instructors and classmates to engage in lessons, activities, and discussions. Students will also be able to participate in online activities in their own time. Make life-long friends and global connections!

Example activities:

• Fun virtual activities, including tours, chat café, and games

What makes our program special and unique?

• The opportunity to develop your English skills in a research-intensive university
• Indigenous component to programming
• Highly experienced instructors
• Daily interaction with students from different cultures
• Opportunities to extend learning outside the classroom