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.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.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 219A |
3 |
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Introductory French I: Communication |
FRLS 116A |
2 |
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Introductory French II: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 220A |
3 |
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Introductory French II: Communication |
FRLS 117A |
2 |
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Introductory French III: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 221A |
3 |
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Introductory French III: Communication |
FRLS 118A |
2 |
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Intermediate French I: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 318A |
3 |
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Intermediate French I: Communication |
FRLS 212A |
3 |
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Intermediate French II: Reading and Writing |
FRLS 319A* |
3 |
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Intermediate French II: Communication |
FRLS 213A |
3 |
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Le français dans votre assiette Le Canada francophone au cinéma Customs and Rituals in French Canada |
FRN 220AA-ZZ |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours
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30 |
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