Programs
French for everyday life, conversation, work or an exam goal. Explore our adult group classes, conversation circles, TEF/TCF preparation, French for Work and private coaching. Choose your program, or ask us for help finding the right level and format.
Adult French Classes
Cours de français pour adultes
Regular, level-based group courses for adults, online or in person in Oakville. Build vocabulary, develop your grammar and practise speaking and listening in a small, supportive group. Each course includes 18 hours of instruction across a 12-week term.
Adults Beginner French – A1
In person: Thursdays, 6:00–7:30 PM · Oakville
Online group option also available
No prior French required. Build everyday vocabulary and the foundations for your first real conversations.
Adults Intermediate French – B1
In person: Thursdays, 7:45–9:15 PM · Oakville
Online group option also available
For adults with roughly an A2 foundation. Develop conversation, storytelling and listening through topics such as work, travel and culture.
TEF/TCF Score Builder
Préparation ciblée TEF/TCF
For you if: you need a specific TEF or TCF result on a deadline — for Express Entry, permanent residence, citizenship, or a retake to raise your score.
What’s included
A diagnostic assessment (written + a short speaking interview) before you start, so the plan targets the gap
Exam-focused work across all four tested skills — compréhension orale, compréhension écrite, expression écrite, expression orale — with the heaviest emphasis on speaking and writing, where candidates lose the most points
A timed mock exam under real conditions, with individual written feedback
A personal score-target plan: where you are now, what your target requires, what to practise between sessions
Small groups (maximum 6), in Oakville and live online
Where it leads: you sit the exam once, prepared — knowing your realistic score range and how each section works under time pressure.
Not for beginners without a French foundation: exam coaching can’t substitute for learning the language first. Start with a Conversation Circle, then move up.
French Conversation Circles
Conversation en français
For you if: you studied French years ago — or picked up pieces from apps and stalled — and want to actually speak: for travel, family, culture, confidence.
What’s included
A short placement conversation before you join, so everyone in your circle is at roughly the same level
Weekly small-group sessions built around real-life practice — role-play, pair work, guided discussion. More talking, less lecturing
Two levels, named exactly as you’ll find them when you register: Adults Beginner French – A1 (true beginners and false beginners: everyday vocabulary, first real conversations) and Adults Intermediate French – B1 (discussion and storytelling around adult topics — work, news, travel, culture)
A mid-course progress check and an end-of-term level summary, so you can see where you stand
In Oakville and live online
Where it leads: you handle everyday conversations with growing confidence — and at the intermediate level, you can sustain a real discussion. Your end-of-term summary tells you exactly which level to join next.
French for Work
Français professionnel
For you if: you need French for a bilingual role, a promotion, a client, or public-sector requirements — and your time is limited and spoken for.
What’s included
A needs analysis at intake: what the job actually requires — emails, meetings, client calls, official-language requirements — and the level you need to reach
Semi-private groups of two to four students, grouped by industry or need where possible
Workplace-focused content: professional vocabulary, clear emails and reports, speaking up in meetings, interview preparation
Scheduling designed for working adults, in Oakville and live online
A progress report at the end of the term, usable with your employer
Where it leads: you handle the French your role demands — emails, meetings, calls — with professional tone and confidence, and a documented record of your progress.
This program assumes at least an intermediate base, assessed at intake. Building that base first? Start with a Conversation Circle.
Private coaching
Private French lessons are built around you. Learn one-on-one or with a partner, at our Oakville centre or live online. Together with your instructor, you define the course content, learning objectives and schedule.
Focus on the French you need: everyday conversation, workplace communication, a job interview or exam preparation. Every coaching plan starts with a diagnostic and a written plan.
Class packages & scheduling
Choose a 12-, 16- or 20-hour package to suit your goals. A minimum package of 12 hours applies to program rates.
Your schedule is agreed together and confirmed according to teacher and student availability. Contact us to discuss your goals, preferred format, availability and pricing.
Your next step starts here
Build a foundation in an adult group class, practise in a Conversation Circle, prepare for TEF/TCF or focus on French for Work. Private coaching offers an individual plan at any stage. Tell us what you want to achieve and we will help you find the right starting point.