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French for Beginners (A1–A2)

Start French from zero — a practical first step towards bilingual opportunities in Canada.

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Level
A1–A2 (CEFR)
Duration
8 weeks
Format
In person, Online
Schedule
Evening, Weekend
Class size
Max 12
Language
French
Next start
Nov. 2, 2026
Price
$520 + HST

Overview

What you'll be able to do

  • Introduce yourself and handle simple everyday conversations
  • Understand slow, clear Canadian and European French
  • Read short notices and messages
  • Build a base for Conversational French and TEF Canada prep

Who it's for: Complete beginners and false beginners.

Course route

  1. Week 1 — Sounds & greetings
  2. Week 2 — Numbers, dates & time
  3. Week 3 — People & places
  4. Week 4 — Daily routine
  5. Week 5 — Shopping & services
  6. Week 6 — Past events
  7. Week 7 — Making plans
  8. Week 8 — Review & certificate

What's included

Included in the course fee

  • Placement test and entry assessment
  • Course materials
  • Progress reviews and teacher recommendations
  • Certificate of completion

Taught in French · max 12 learners per group · In person, Online (live).

Fee breakdown

Course fee
$520
HST (13%)
$67.60
Total
$587.60

Course materials included. Prices exclude HST. Refunds: 100% if you cancel more than 14 days before the start — see the refund policy.

Schedule

Schedule options

Schedule options and prices for French for Beginners
OptionDays & times (Toronto time)FormatHoursPrice
EveningMonday, Wednesday
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In person4 h/week$520 + HST
Saturday onlineSaturday
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online (live)3 h/week$520 + HST

Course materials included.

Start dates

Start dates are confirmed at enrolment

  • Monday, November 2, 2026
    Evening · 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. · In person · 8 weeks
    Enrol for this date
  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
    Saturday online · 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. · Online (live) · 8 weeks
    Enrol for this date

No group classes during the holiday break (Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027) or on Ontario statutory holidays; missed weeks are added to the end of the course.

Questions about this course

Which level should I join?

Everyone takes a placement test and a short entry assessment. Try the free online level test or book a trial lesson.

What if I miss a class?

Hybrid and online groups share notes and practice tasks after every session; for in-person groups ask your teacher for the materials and catch-up tasks.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes — a certificate of completion issued by the academy for courses completed with regular attendance. It is not an official language test result.

French

French for Beginners

A1–A2 (CEFR) · 8 weeks

$520 per course + HST

Course materials included · Next start: Nov. 2, 2026

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