Learn French in the Classroom
Students at all levels of French proficiency ‘ from true beginners to the more advanced ‘ have a place at Glendon. Our bilingual, multicultural campus provides the ideal setting for language learning.
Does everyone study some French? Oui !
How does it work?
Every student that graduates from Glendon has reached our minimum requirement for a Bilingual BA : a solid, intermediate level of French.
Once you’re admitted to Glendon, you’ll complete an online assessment for your French abilities in order to place you in a class that’s best suited for your abilities:
- Absolute beginners take French as a Second Language (FSL) courses with other beginners
- Students with more experience in French will be placed in intermediate FSL courses that work best with their knowledge
- If you’re advanced, you’ll have the opportunity to take one or more discipline courses taught in French (e.g. Introduction à la psychologie)
Choose your level
Every Glendon student graduates with at least one level of bilingual certification. How far would you like to take your language credentials’
Level 1:
The Bilingual BA is part of Glendon’s basic graduation requirements, achieved by:
- Taking FSL courses to the second-year level
OR - Taking at least one discipline course taught in French
Level 2:
The Certificate of Bilingualism is awarded to students who:
- Complete three full-year courses taught in French — a combination of FSL and discipline courses at the appropriate levels
Level 3:
The Certificate of Bilingual Excellence is awarded to students that:
- Receive an average of B or higher in three full-year courses in French
- Successfully complete an examination in English and French at the end of their degree
Level 4:
The Certificate of Trilingual Excellence is awarded to students that:
- Receive an average of B or higher in three full-year courses in French
- Receive an average of B or higher in three full-year courses in Spanish
- Successfully complete an examination in English, French, and Spanish at the end of their degree