Learn French

The schedule for the winter 2020 semester is now available. The winter semester runs from January to April.

Go to the winter 2020 schedule

The schedule for the spring 2020 semester will be available in April 2020.

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

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

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.
• Schedule details will be available in April 2020.

Course: Intensive class

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

• A 4-day course.
• Schedule details will be available in April 2020.

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.

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 semesters.

• 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 semester.

• 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 semester.

• 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 your results by email along with all the information you need to register (payment details, schedule, etc.).

Course fees

Weekly classes

$245 plus 5% GST for 12 classes.

Optional conversation sessions

$85 plus 5% GST for 10 sessions.

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 your results by email along with all the information you need to register (payment details, schedule, etc.).

Course fees

Weekly classes

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

Optional conversation sessions

$85 plus 5% GST for 10 sessions.

Other information

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