- Schedule
- Course offerings
- Course levels
- Register as a member of the public
- Register as a Government of Yukon employee
Our French classes are offered in partnership with the Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY) in Whitehorse.
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Schedule
The schedule for the fall 2020 session is now available. The fall session runs from September to December.
The schedule for the winter 2021 session will be available in December 2020.
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Course offerings
Download our French language training catalogue for more information about all our courses.
Year-round
Focus classes
Focus classes are short online classes about a specific topic or situation. These interactive classes are delivered year-round via Zoom.
Email french.training@gov.yk.ca to receive the schedule and reminders for upcoming focus classes. If you have registered for a French course in the past year, you will automatically receive the schedule for focus classes.
Fall 2020 session (September to December)
Regular courses
- 12-week course, 2 hours each week.
- Some courses in the fall 2020 session will be delivered online.
- Go to the fall 2020 schedule
Add-on conversation workshops
If you have registered for regular courses, you can choose to sign up for a series of 10 conversation workshops to further improve your speaking and listening skills.
- 1.5-hour workshop each week for 10 weeks.
- Conversation workshops in the fall 2020 session will be delivered online.
- Go to the fall 2020 schedule
Written French for work communication
This new course is designed for advanced speakers who know French as a first or second language. Whether you wish to strengthen your writing skills or need opportunities to practice writing in French in professional settings, this course is for you.
- 12-week course.
- Blended format, alternating between 2 to 4 hours of self-directed online assignments one week, and a 2.5-hour class in person the next.
- Go to the fall 2020 schedule
Winter 2021 session (January to April)
Regular courses
- 12-week course, 2 hours each week.
- Schedule details for the winter 2021 session will be available in December 2020.
Add-on conversation workshops
If you have registered for regular courses, you can choose to sign up for a series of 10 conversation workshops to further improve your speaking and listening skills.
- 1.5-hour workshop each week for 10 weeks.
- Schedule details for the winter 2021 session will be available in December 2020.
Written French for work communication
This new course is designed for advanced speakers who know French as a first or second language. Whether you wish to strengthen your writing skills or need opportunities to practice writing in French in professional settings, this course is for you.
- 12-week course.
- Blended format, alternating between 2 to 4 hours of self-directed online assignments one week, and a 2.5-hour class in person the next.
- Schedule details for the winter 2021 session will be available in December 2020.
Spring 2021 session (May to June)
Intensive courses
Give your French communication skills a boost with these multi-day, hands-on courses. With lessons taking place both inside and outside the classroom, these courses provide an immersive learning experience.
- 4-day course.
- Schedule details for the spring 2021 session will be available in April 2021.
Let's speak French! workshops
Would you like to practice French conversation? Develop your listening and speaking skills with these fun and interactive workshops.
- 1.5-hour workshop each week for 7 weeks.
- Schedule details for the spring 2021 session will be available in April 2021.
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Course levels
Course description by level
Download our French language training catalogue for detailed course description by level.
Levels available for focus classes
Focus classes are offered year-round.
Each class caters to a specific level. You can sign up for any class that is suited to your level.
Levels available for regular courses
Regular courses 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 add-on conversation workshops
Add-on conversation workshops are offered in the fall and winter sessions.
- Beginner
- Advanced beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Level available for the Written French for work communication course
This course is offered in the fall and winter sessions.
- Advanced / consolidation
Levels available for intensive courses
Intensive courses are offered in the spring session.
- Beginner
- Advanced beginner / intermediate
- Advanced intermediate / advanced
Levels available for Let's Speak French! workshops
Let's speak French! workshops are offered in the spring session.
- Beginner
- Advanced beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
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Register as a member of the public
Registration and testing
Registration is on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis.
- 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.
- We will send all the information you need to register (payment details, schedule, etc.) by email.
Course fees
Regular courses
$245 (no GST) for 12 classes.
Add-on conversation workshops
$85 (no GST) for 10 workshops.
Written French for work communication course
$245 (no GST) for 12 classes.
Intensive courses
- Beginner: $200 (no GST).
- Intermediate and beyond: $260 (no GST).
Let's Speak French! workshops
$140 (no GST) for 7 workshops.
Focus classes
No cost to members of the public.
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Register as a Government of Yukon employee
Registration and testing
Registration is on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis.
- 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.
- We will send all the information you need to register (payment details, schedule, etc.) by email.
Course fees
Regular classes
No cost to a Government of Yukon employee or their department.
Add-on conversation workshops
$85 (no GST) for 10 workshops.
Written French for work communication course
No cost to a Government of Yukon employee or their department.
Intensive courses
No cost to a Government of Yukon employee or their department.
Let's Speak French! workshops
No cost to a Government of Yukon employee or their department.
Focus classes
No cost to a Government of Yukon employee or their department.
Other information
Read about attendance requirements, cancellation fees and other information for Government of Yukon employees.
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If you have questions about French language classes, email french.training@gov.yk.ca or phone 867-667-8297.