Learn French

The schedule for the spring 2020 session is now available. The spring session runs from May to June.

Go to the spring 2020 schedule

The schedule for the fall 2020 session will be available in August 2020.

Our courses run over 3 sessions (September to June), with intake in September, January and May. Download our French language training catalogue for more information.

Spring (May to June)

Course: Let's speak French! conversation sessions

Would you like to practise French conversation? Develop your listening and speaking abilities with this participatory class focusing on oral skills.

• 7-week course, 1.5 hours each week.

Course: Intensive course

Give your French communication skills a boost with this 4-day hands-on course. With lessons taking place both inside and outside the classroom, this course provides an immersive learning experience.

Go to the spring 2020 schedule

Fall (September to December)

Course: Weekly classes

• 12-week classes, 2 hours each week.
• Optional conversation sessions (a 1.5-hour session each week for 10 weeks).
• Schedule details will be available in August 2020.

Winter 2020 (January to April)

Course: Weekly classes

• 12-week classes, 2 hours each week.
• Optional conversation sessions (a 1.5-hour session each week for 10 weeks).
• Go to the winter 2020 schedule

Course description by level

Download our French language training catalogue for detailed course description by level.

Levels available for weekly classes

Weekly classes are offered in the fall and winter sessions.

• Beginner (1, 2, 3 and 4)
• Intermediate (1, 2, 3 and 4)
• Advanced
• Consolidation

Levels available for the intensive class

The intensive class is offered in the spring session.

• Beginner
• Advanced beginner/intermediate
• Intermediate/advanced

Levels available for Let's Speak French! conversation sessions

Let's speak French! conversation sessions are offered in the spring session.

• Beginner
• Advanced beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Registration and testing

Registration is on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis.

1. You will have to take a placement test before registering. Email french.training@gov.yk.ca or phone 867-667-8297 to book a free over-the-phone placement test.
2. We will send all the information you need to register (payment details, schedule, etc.) by email.

Course fees

Weekly classes

$245 (no GST) for 12 classes

Optional conversation sessions

$85 (no GST) for 10 sessions

Intensive course (spring semester only)

Beginner : $220 (no GST)
Advanced intermediate or advanced: $265 (no GST)

Let's Speak French! conversation classes (spring session only)

$145 (no GST) for 7 classes

Registration and testing

Registration is on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis.

1. You will have to take a short placement test before registering. Email french.training@gov.yk.ca or phone 867-667-8297 to book a free over-the-phone placement test.
2. We will send all the information you need to register (payment details, schedule, etc.) by email.

Course fees

Weekly classes

No cost to a Government of Yukon employee or their department.

Optional conversation sessions

$85 (no GST) for 10 sessions

Intensive course (spring semester only)

No cost to a Government of Yukon employee or their department.

Let's Speak French! conversation classes (spring session only)

$145 (no GST) for 7 classes

Other information

Read about attendance requirements, cancellation fees and other information for Government of Yukon employees.