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Bachelor of French as a Second Language

Laurentian University

Sudbury, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Arts degree for learners developing advanced French skills and teaching or translation careers.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in French as a Second Language. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Communications Coordinator
Content Writer
Editor
Research Assistant
Community Engagement Coordinator

Curriculum

Core courses develop oral and written French
Grammar
Text transformation and technology-supported writing
Alongside francophone literature
Culture and linguistics. Students complete a credited cultural placement (FREN-4515) and choose electives such as French in the World and psycholinguistics. A French placement test sets the entry level from beginner to advanced intermediate.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English and faculty prerequisites (for example engineering maths
Physics and chemistry; Nursing maths
Chemistry
Biology; Computer science and architecture senior maths; Architecture also a portfolio and statement of interest). Minimum grades vary by curriculum
For example IB 24 points
A-level grade C in five subjects
US diploma B average. Ontario benchmarks on programme pages: 70% (most)
75% (nursing
Kinesiology
Health promotion
Outdoor leadership
Sports administration
Architecture)
80% (forensic science).

Accepted academic background

Senior-level (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English; Faculty prerequisites: Engineering math, Physics, Chemistry; Nursing math, Chemistry, Biology; Computer Science and Architecture two senior math; Business one senior math; Sciences math and science mix; Education and Music audition; Architecture needs portfolio and statement of interest; Bilingual options need senior French

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 176
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of French as a Second Language. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Laurentian University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,364 CAD
Application fee	$156 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Sudbury
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts
Department	School of Liberal Arts
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Laurentian offers entrance and continuing-student scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Values, And conditions vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
274 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.