French as a Second Language
Develop your French at your own pace. The Certificate in French as a Second Language helps you build practical skills to communicate confidently in everyday life, academic settings, and in the workplace.
The Certificate in French as a Second Language is delivered online, allowing you to learn without attending scheduled classes. You’ll build your French language skills step by step, from beginner to intermediate levels.
What is the Certificate in French as a Second Language?
The Certificate in French as a Second Language is organized into two complementary streams: Oral Communication, which focuses on listening and speaking, and Reading and Writing, which includes reading comprehension, grammar, and written expression. Corresponding courses in the two streams may be taken at the same time or one after the other.
The course sequence draws on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), covering content from A1 through advanced A2 and introducing skills associated with B1.
Program Objectives
- Develop functional communicative competence
- Ensure progressive skill development
- Strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
- Integrate systematic grammar study
- Foster intercultural competence
- Support workforce and academic readiness
Quick Facts
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Why Study French as a Second Language
Learn French on Your Schedule
Build your French skills through flexible online learning, with part-time and full-time study options.Build Your French Skills
Strengthen your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to communicate in French in everyday situations.Build Skills, Step by Step
Progress from beginner to intermediate French, developing your skills as you learn.Open Doors to New Opportunities
Build intercultural understanding and French language skills to support your academic and career goals.Required Courses
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Course Name or Subject Area Core requirements |
Subject or Course Number(s) |
Credit Hours |
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Introductory French I: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 219 |
3 |
|
Introductory French I: Communication |
FRLS 116 |
2 |
|
Introductory French II: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 220 |
3 |
|
Introductory French II: Communication |
FRLS 117 |
2 |
|
Introductory French III: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 221 |
3 |
|
Introductory French III: Communication |
FRLS 118 |
2 |
|
Intermediate French I: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 318 |
3 |
|
Intermediate French I: Communication |
FRLS 212 |
3 |
|
Intermediate French II: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 319 |
3 |
|
Intermediate French II: Communication |
FRLS 213 |
3 |
|
Le français dans votre assiette Le Canada francophone au cinéma Customs and Rituals in French Canada |
FRN 220AA-ZZ |
3 |
|
Total Credit Hours
|
30 |
|
Certificate in French as a Second Language Frequently Asked Questions
Admission requirements vary depending on your student type. Please refer to the application guide for detailed admission requirements for La Cité. No course pre-requisites will be required.
You can apply for admission online through the University of Regina application portal.
Tuition fees vary depending on whether you are a domestic or international student. To see the cost per credit hour for La Cité universitaire francophone, visit the Tuition and Fee Schedule.
This certificate program requires 30 total credit hours.
You can also use the Undergraduate Budget Calculator to estimate your annual university expenses.To give you more flexibility, the online French as a Second Language (FRLS/CFLS) program offers full-time and part-time study options. You can choose the pathway that best fits your schedule and learning needs.
Option 1: Full-time study
If you study full time, you will complete the program over three semesters. Courses in Semester 1 follow an accelerated schedule, with each course completed in four weeks. Courses in Semesters 2 and 3 run for the full semester.
Semester 1: 15 credit hours
Each course is completed in four weeks.
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Course |
Credit hours |
|
FRLS 219 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
FRLS 220 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
FRLS 221 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
FRLS 116 (S/LC) |
2 |
|
FRLS 117 (S/LC) |
2 |
|
FRLS 118 (S/LC) |
2 |
Semester 2: 6 credit hours
Courses run for the full semester.
|
Course |
Credit hours |
|
FRLS 319 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
FRLS 212 (S/LC) |
3 |
Semester 3: 9 credit hours
Courses run for the full semester.
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Course |
Credit hours |
|
FRLS 320 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
FRLS 213 (S/LC) |
3 |
|
FRN 220AA-ZZ (content course) |
3 |
Option 2A: Part-time study (two courses per semester)
If you prefer to study part time, you can take two courses per semester. Each course runs for the full semester. The recommended course sequence is outlined below.
|
Semester |
Courses |
Total credit hours |
|
1 |
FRLS 219 (G/W/RC) and FRLS 116 (S/LC) |
5 |
|
2 |
FRLS 220 (G/W/RC) and FRLS 117 (S/LC) |
5 |
|
3 |
FRLS 221 (G/W/RC) and FRLS 118 (S/LC) |
5 |
|
4 |
FRLS 319 (G/W/RC) and FRLS 212 (S/LC) |
6 |
|
5 |
FRLS 320 (G/W/RC) and FRLS 213 (S/LC) |
6 |
You will also need to complete FRN 220AA-ZZ (content course), which can be taken in Semester 4 or 5.
Option 2B: Part-time study (one course per semester)
If you prefer a lighter course load, you can take one course per semester. Each course runs for the full semester.
It is recommended that you complete a Grammar, Writing and Reading Comprehension (G/W/RC) course before taking its corresponding Speaking and Listening Comprehension (S/LC) course.
|
Semester |
Course |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
FRLS 219 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
2 |
FRLS 116 (S/LC) |
2 |
|
3 |
FRLS 220 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
4 |
FRLS 117 (S/LC) |
2 |
|
5 |
FRLS 221 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
6 |
FRLS 118 (S/LC) |
2 |
|
7 |
FRLS 319 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
8 |
FRLS 212 (S/LC) |
3 |
|
9 |
FRLS 320 (G/W/RC) |
3 |
|
10 |
FRLS 213 (S/LC) |
3 |
You will also need to complete FRN 220AA-ZZ (content course), which can be taken in Semester 9 or 10.
What do the course abbreviations mean?
- G/W/RC: Grammar, Writing and Reading Comprehension
- S/LC: Speaking and Listening Comprehension
These are proposed study pathways. Confirm course availability and your planned course sequence with your academic advisor before registering.
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