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The Department of Modern Languages & Linguistics provides courses in three languages: French, Japanese, and Spanish (from beginner to advanced levels). With intimate class settings, state-of-the-art language-learning tools, and our faculty's wide-ranging knowledge, language studies become an engaging and rewarding journey.
In our interconnected world, modern language students equip themselves to join an international society that reaches well beyond English-speaking nations. Learning modern languages goes beyond mere communication—it's a deep dive into different perspectives, traditions, and worldviews through linguistic, literary, historical, and cultural exploration within a worldwide context.
Currently, French holds official status in nearly 50 nations, including Canada. It serves as an official language for the United Nations, the Red Cross, and numerous global institutions, with over 200 million speakers across five continents. The expansion of French Immersion programs in Canada—along with the demand for certified educators—highlights French's growing significance in our nation.
Applicants who complete the equivalent of Grade 12 in high school (secondary school) will be considered for admission. Applicants who have completed secondary qualifications in other countries will be considered for admission under the High School Admission Route. Applicants to undergraduate programs who have completed post-secondary study will be considered for admission under the Post-Secondary Admission Route.
English language Requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT)) with a minimum total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT), with minimum scores of 16 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and a minimum score of 18 in Writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score with a minimum overall score of 54.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall score of 60, with a minimum 50 in each of Listening, Reading, and Speaking, and 60 in Writing.
Academic International English Languages Testing System (IELTS) test with a minimum overall score of 6.0, and a minimum 6.0 in each band.