Program
Where to Explore?
Many institutions from coast to coast offer Explore in the spring or summer. It’s your choice!
Each institution offering Explore has its own admission criteria.
Click on the province of your choice or make your selection based on institutions’ requirements.
Criteria
Click on the province of your choice or make your selection based on institutions' requirements.
Campus Saint-Jean, Pavillon de la Pocatière, Université de l'Alberta
La Pocatière (QC)
In a college rich with more than 175 years of history, come discover one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world! Participate in an unforgettable language-learning experience, using a communicative approach, in a secure and completely francophone environment. Take part in our classes, workshops, and many other enrichment activities, all supervised by a dynamic and enthusiastic team of professionals. Imagine a typical day with us: the morning, in class to practise the language; the afternoon, in workshops on dance, theatre, arts, sports, or journalism, or on outings such as TreeGO, Quebec City, or Grosse-Ile; the evening, winding down, in conversation with people from the community, attending a masked ball, or relaxing beside a campfire on the riverbank…
Stéphane Lemelin
slemelin@ualberta.ca
Web Site: www.csj.ualberta.ca/pavillondelapocatiere/exploreprogram.html
Tel.: 418-292-2001
Fax: 418-292-2003
Summer Session
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières (QC)
Since 1971, the École de français at the Cégep de Trois-Rivières has offered an immersion program in a francophone environment. Trois-Rivières is a port city, secure, totally francophone, and rich in history and culture.
Gilles Champoux
ecole.de.francais@cegeptr.qc.ca
Web Site: www.formation-mauricie.ca/ecfrancais
Tel.: 819-376-1721, ext. 2194
Fax: 819-691-1256
Summer Session
Centre linguistique du Collège de Jonquière
Jonquière (QC)
Explore Jonquière is…
• More than 40 years’ experience with a great national and international reputation
• High-quality French instruction (qualified teachers who care about your success)
• A wide variety of sociocultural activities — discover French-Canadian culture!
• A talented, dynamic, and caring mentoring team
• More than 100 dedicated host families
• Walking distance to all services
• An unforgettable experience!
A unique destination
• One of the most French-speaking areas in North America (98%)
• An exceptional fjord (one of the largest in the world)
• People renowned for their welcoming nature and hospitality
• Delicious, traditional cuisine
• A great destination for outdoor and nature lovers
Join us for a great learning adventure!
Guy Paradis
centling@cjonquiere.qc.ca
Web Site: www.langues-jonquiere.ca
Tel.: 418-542-0352
Toll-free: 1-800-622-0352
Fax: 418-542-3536
Spring Session
Summer Session
Collège Boréal au Nipissing
Sturgeon Falls (ON)
Come Explore the ‘Land of the Voyageurs!
Listen and you will hear its tales of adventure and spirit…
The Nipissing and French River regions have a fascinating historical and cultural past. For thousands of years before Europeans arrived, Aboriginal people used the river as a place to meet and exchange goods. Before Canada became a country, French Voyageurs; were paddling its waters – brigades of canoes portaged around rapids and waterfalls – transporting furs from Canada’s great Northwest to markets in Montreal. Because of its historic significance, “the French River” was designated as a Canadian Heritage River in 1986.
At Collège Boréal, you will live the culture, you will learn the French language and have a blast doing it, by participating in local French cultural activities, listening to French music and creating your own francophone tradition and experience. You will also experience the most renowned francophone activity of the year, the St. Jean Baptiste in Nipissing, a celebration of pride and tradition! Come join us in this ‘Land of the Voyageurs’ learning adventure.
Claude Dubuc
Claude.dubuc@borealc.on.ca
Web Site: www.borealc.on.ca
Tel.: 705-753-5420, ext. 5306
Fax: 705-753-2304
Spring Session
Collège de Rivière-du-Loup
Rivière-du-Loup (QC)
Rivière-du-Loup is located in a beautiful resort area along the St. Lawrence River. Students stay with a host family or at the residence, and are given the opportunity to live a unique linguistic and cultural experience.
Spring accommodation: Host family
Summer accommodation: Residence
Réjean Chatigny
ecoledefrancais@cegep-rdl.qc.ca
Web Site: ecoledelangues.cegep-rdl.qc.ca
Tel.: 418-862-6903, ext. 2417
Fax: 418-867-2137
Spring Session
Summer Session
Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier
Quebec City (QC)
Discover Quebec City (a World Heritage City) and the oldest French college in North America, Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier. For over 30 years, participants have counted on the dynamism and professionalism of a highly trained pedagogical team and motivated activity leaders.
Valentina Stagnani
ateliers@collegegarnier.qc.ca
Web Site: www.garnier-international.com
Tel.: 418-681-0107, ext. 305
Fax: 418-681-0118
Summer Session
Glendon College at York University
Toronto (ON)
As you enter the Glendon gate, you will discover an oasis of peace and beauty, ideal for learning French. Through classroom instruction, workshops/seminars, and activities, you will develop/improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French.
Kathleen Miller
extendedlearning@glendon.yorku.ca
Web Site: www.glendon.yorku.ca/extendedlearning
Tel.: 416-487-6780
Fax: 416-487-6781
Spring Session
Institut français, Université de Regina
Gaspé (QC)
Focused on developing oral communication skills through authentic communicative situations, the unique program of the Institut français makes full use of the magnificent natural environment surrounding the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles in order to make learning French an active and stimulating experience. Imagine sailing, hiking, and camping in French! Come learn French and have fun outdoors in beautiful Gaspésie!
Abdoulaye Yoh
abdoulaye.yoh@uregina.ca
Web Site: www.institutfrancais.uregina.ca
Tel.: 306-585-5219
Toll-free: 1-866-214-8097
Fax: 306-585-5183
Summer Session
La Cité collégiale
Ottawa (ON)
Located in the heart of the National Capital Region of Canada, La Cité collégiale (Ottawa campus) offers a dynamic program focusing on a communicative, innovative, and interactive pedagogical approach. Our teaching methods will equip you with a solid base in French speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension. Our college offers a friendly, safe, warm, and open-to-the-world environment that facilitates friendship ties and the integration of students in our immersion program. Be part of a life-changing experience!
Michelle Hill
mhill@lacitec.on.ca
Web Site: www.lacitec.on.ca/programmes/explore.htm
Tel.: 613-742-2483, ext. 2823
Fax: 613-742-2473
Spring Session
Trois-Pistoles French Immersion School
Trois-Pistoles (QC)
Canada’s oldest French immersion program in Québec with degree credit courses, a vibrant sociocultural program plus Languages @ Work. Join us for your best immersion experience ever!
Jane Lampkin
tpistole@uwo.ca
Web Site: www.uwo.ca/cstudies/tp
Tel.: 519-661-3637
Fax: 519-850-2313
Spring Session
Summer Session
Université de la Saskatchewan
Saskatoon (SK)
Since 1965, our FSL program has focused on spoken mastery and has offered more than 200 hours of coursework, workshops, and sociocultural activities, as well as a weekend of camping in Banff with a first-rate staff.
Gisèle C. Piché
gisele.piche@usask.ca
Web Site: ccde.usask.ca/learnlanguages/french
Tel.: 306-966-4355
Fax: 306-966-4356
Spring Session
Université de Moncton
Moncton (NB)
The Université de Moncton is situated in the heart of Acadia. Our program enables you to immerse yourself in the French language, taking advantage of the educational and cultural sites of the greater Moncton area.
Dany Benoit
angelette.girouard@umoncton.ca
Web Site: www.umoncton.ca/edperm
Tel.: 506-858-4659
Fax: 506-858-4489
Summer Session
Université de Montréal
Montreal (QC)
The École de français is located in the heart of the Université de Montréal, the largest French-speaking university in North America. Its campus offers you a very safe place to study and a beautiful view of the city below. The university’s École de français provides dynamic French credit courses adapted to students coming from all over the world. Our renowned activities program invites you to discover Montreal’s active cultural life.
Suzanne Fradette
infolang@fep.umontreal.ca
Web Site: www.fep.umontreal.ca/french/
Tel.: 514-343-6179
Fax: 514-343-5984
Summer Session
Université de Saint-Boniface
Winnipeg (MB)
L'Université de Saint-Boniface offers students a unique learning experience in the French quarter of Winnipeg. Through classroom instruction, workshops, and activities, you will gain experience in understanding and using French in real-life situations.
Gail Cormier
gacormie@ustboniface.mb.ca
Web Site: www.cusb.ca/cusb/explore
Tel.: 204-233-0210, ext. 446
Toll-free: 1-888-233-5112
Fax: 204-235-4489
Summer Session
Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke (QC)
Set in the heart of Quebec’s Eastern Townships, an area rich in culture and physical beauty, the Université de Sherbrooke offers a program that emphasizes the development of both language and communication skills.
Marie-Maude Cayouette
ecole_ete_francais@USherbrooke.ca
Web Site: www.eefsherbrooke.com
Tel.: 819-821-7940
Toll-free: 1-800-667-0904
Fax: 819-821-7285
Summer Session
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Chicoutimi (QC)
Explore our program and combine French and fun during a once-in-a-lifetime immersion experience in a purely francophone environment. With nature just around the corner, Chicoutimi is a lively city offering many urban and cultural activities in a picture-perfect setting.
Pierre Lincourt
elf@uqac.ca
Web Site: elf.uqac.ca
Tel.: 1-888-545-5036
Toll-free: 1-888-545-5036
Fax: 418-545-5416
Spring Session
Summer Session
Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Montreal (QC)
The FSL immersion session is made up of two sections: in the morning, practical educational activities involving the use of French in daily-life situations and, in the afternoon, communication workshops designed to help students acquire the ability to function on their own in French. Additional cultural activities are offered in the evening and on weekends to round out the session.
Éric Buisson
explore@uqam.ca
Web Site: www.langues.immersion.uqam.ca/en/programmes/bourses.asp
Tel.: 514-987-3000, ext. 2282
Fax: 514-987-4349
Spring Session
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières (QC)
L’École internationale de français (ÉIF) de l’UQTR offers outstanding French language courses since 1974. The ÉIF has a team of competent professors and dynamic group leaders.
In a totally francophone city, develop or improve your written and oral skills to communicate effectively in French. Participate in dynamic cultural activities, workshops and field trips, including visits to Québec city and Montreal.
Enjoy our modern installations and services: Wi-Fi campus, 12km cycling path, olympic pool, indoor and outdoor jogging tracks, modern gym, library, student café, etc.
Bring your child along for a great summer experience (registration in Université des enfants program required).
Come Explore with us!
Bienvenue chez-nous!
Daniel Lavoie
eif@uqtr.ca
Web Site: www.uqtr.ca/eif
Tel.: 819-376-5124
Toll-free: 1-888-343-8645
Fax: 819-376-5166
Spring Session
Summer Session
Université Laval
Quebec City (QC)
Come learn French in the stimulating setting of the École de langues de l’Université Laval. In our immersion program, we have a university-credited French course for you, whatever your level of French. You will enjoy first-rate instruction, as well as a wide variety of social and cultural activities in Quebec City, the cradle of French language and culture in North America and a World Heritage City renowned for its European charm.
Amélie Lachance
EXP@elul.ulaval.ca
Web Site: www.elul.ulaval.ca
Tel.: 418-656-7908
Fax: 418-656-7018
Spring Session
Summer Session
Université Sainte-Anne
Pointe-de-l'Église (NS)
Near beaches and fishing villages of rural Nova Scotia, Université Sainte-Anne has an excellent reputation in French immersion and offers a unique experience you won’t soon forget!
Jean-Douglas Comeau
simone.doucette@usainteanne.ca
Web Site: usainteanne.ca
Tel.: 902-769-2114, ext.7200
Toll-free: 1-888-338-8337
Fax: 902-769-2930
Spring Session
Summer Session
University of British Columbia
Vancouver (BC)
Small program offering individual attention to students at all levels. Students learning French share accommodations with French-speaking students learning English. Super Natural BC!
Francis R. Andrew
french.centre@ubc.ca
Web Site: www.frenchcentre.ubc.ca
Tel.: 604-822-0801
Fax: 604-822-0886
Spring Session
University of Victoria
Victoria (BC)
A French atmosphere with a West Coast flavour on beautiful Vancouver Island. Sunshine, beaches, a lush green campus, and an international francophone staff.
Didier Bergeret
french@uvcs.uvic.ca
Web Site: www.uvcs.uvic.ca/languages/programs/french
Tel.: 250-721-8630
Fax: 250-721-8774
Summer Session
Testimonials
For me, Explore was not only five weeks of adventure and fun, but also a starting point for many more opportunities to come! Go explore Canada!
Claudia Chan, Vancouver BC, BC
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All institutions require a $200 registration fee (non-refundable).
You must meet all admission criteria by the time the course begins. Please pay special attention to the date classes start, as well as the type of accommodation offered.
Once bursaries are awarded, switching sessions or institutions is permitted only in exceptional cases and with the authorization of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC).
Do you have a disability, need for medical care, etc.? If so, you must contact your host institution as soon as you receive the e-mail informing you of the status of your application. Please note that you may be assigned to an institution other than the one you have chosen, which will be better able to assist you.
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