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As one of Canada's official languages, French holds significant global importance as an international language. Our French studies program offers a diverse, adaptable, and comprehensive exploration of both the language and the rich cultures it represents. Students gain valuable skills and knowledge that prepare them for professional opportunities in education, media, translation, publishing, public service, and academic research. Proficiency in French provides a competitive advantage in Canada's employment landscape. Our department delivers a unified academic program combining language instruction, linguistic studies, literary analysis, and cultural studies. All courses are conducted in French unless otherwise noted.
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Six 4U/M courses, including:
English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum scores required for the different TOEFL tests are:
Internet-based Test:
Minimum Requirement: total score of 100 + 22 on Writing
Discretionary Range: total score 89-99 + 22 on Writing
Cambridge Assessment English C1: Advanced or C2: Proficiency: A minimum overall score of 180, with at least 170 in each component.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): The minimum score required to meet our English facility requirement is an overall score of 70 and no part below 60.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST): The minimum requirement is a total score of 4.5, and no part below 4.