Certificate in Modern Languages (French)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Regardless of your career choices, your language skills are in demand as French is the official language in 29 countries across multiple continents. Immerse yourself in learning French to improve your verb conjugations, conversation skills and join 274 million other people speaking French fluently across the globe. Access French and intercultural skills through a combination of lively courses, field school opportunities and immersive study abroad options.

French is one of the world’s most spoken languages and so employers in all fields appreciate that to be competitive and successful, their companies and employees must champion an increased knowledge of the language. Navigate the global marketplace as a multi-language communicator and you’ll communicate more effectively with contacts worldwide, demonstrating a higher respect for the interrelation of language and human nature.

Why pursue this certificate?

International careers open up

Globalization and remote work is affecting how people live and labour. You already know that multi-language proficiency is a tremendous asset. You can pave your own way in an international career with a global future. In-depth knowledge of a second language like French enhances cognitive skills and prepares you to troubleshoot an array of unseen challenges.

Share and speak

An interactive approach gives you interdisciplinary skills in oral and written communication, including literature and culture. Our professors use a variety of delivery methods to accommodate different learning styles and foster quality teaching through the sharing of teaching ideas, resources and experiences.

What will I learn?

To the lab!

Take advantage of our language lab — the core of our program. Serving not only as our star teaching resource but also as a focal point for your learning and information sharing about language-related issues and opportunities. Thirty digital workstations allow for instruction inside the tech space, and provide access to a number of valuable online resources. Record and listen to your voice, gaining hours of oral practice.

Francophone field school

Learn on a global scale and mix adventure with education! Take a three-credit course offered abroad for the learning experience of a lifetime. Each field school destination is chosen to suit the course learning outcomes and materials. Go beyond the classroom and enhance your learning through day trips and immersive cultural experiences.

Career Options / Laddering options

Because Canada is an officially bilingual country, Quebec is a French–speaking province, and fluency in French is a huge advantage for any career you pursue in Canada or abroad, your career options blossom with this additional language.

Careers for language proficiency include:

Public relations and marketing

Professional writing and journalism

Overseas business representatives

Instructors and teaching assistants

Non-governmental organizations and non-profit workers

Court interpreters

Translators and translating techs

International legal workers

Recent graduates have been employed in a variety of fields including translation, education, governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Laddering options

Associate of Arts (Modern Languages) Degree

Minor in Language and Global Studies

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

Study options

Full Time (24 credit hours)

Tuition fees
CAN $8,438.64 per semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected March 2024

Start date

6 May 2024, 3 September 2024

Venue

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops Campus,

805 TRU Way,

KAMLOOPS,

British Columbia (BC),

V2C 0C8, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
English Studies 12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT - 88+ with no section below 20; TOEFL paper-based - 570+ TWE 4.5+; TOEFL Computer-Based - 230+ Essay 4.5+; IELTS - 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0; MELAB - 81+; CanTEST - 4.5+ with no component score below 4.0; CAEL - Overall 70+ No subtest below 60.

Deadlines for students of pre-assessment eligible nationalities (Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran and Nigeria): Fall: February 15, 2024. Deadlines for students of all other nationalities: Fall: March 1, 2024; Winter 2025: September 1, 2024.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Thompson Rivers University

Located in Canada, TRU offers international students a diverse, inclusive and empowering space to learn, live and thrive in.

  • Over 200 on-campus and online programs
  • Based in the interior of British Columbia, Canada
  • #1 nationally in the Canada Sustainable University Ranking
  • 95 percent student satisfaction with bachelor’s programs