French | Continuing Education | Conestoga College

About the program

This fully online program is designed to enhance your French language skills in reading, writing and speaking so you can communicate effectively. Whether you're preparing for a career that requires French or planning to travel in French-speaking regions, this program provides the tools to communicate clearly and confidently.

The curriculum focuses on both verbal and written communication for personal and professional settings. Through engaging topics and practical exercises, you'll improve your grammar and gain a deeper appreciation of French culture.

This program is ideal for anyone looking to build real-world language skills in a flexible and supportive learning environment.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

19 years of age or older OR Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond, and research in the English language.

Admission procedures

Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Communicate effectively and correctly in the French language, in both verbal and written forms, for personal and professional purposes;
Converse effectively in French regarding complex topics such as literature, politics, society and culture;
Integrate an appreciation for French culture into communications in the French language;
Apply proper grammar and spelling rules and a wide range of vocabulary accurately and effectively in writing and verbal conversation;
Research current affairs of French speaking Canada and express opinions using complex grammatical structures, verbally and in writing.

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Now open
Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.