The Intermediate and the Advanced Certificates in French Language and Culture are shorter programs that will help you build on your knowledge of the French language. You will learn how to express yourself in French, including understanding more complex texts and being able to have conversations on different topics. You will also gain a better understanding of the richness and diversity of francophone culture around the globe.

What you will learn

Based on your previous studies and starting French placement, you will can choose between two certificates that will help you reach your language goals by developing your writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.

Intermediate French Language and Culture

Through the courses required for this certificate, you will be able to express yourself in French,
understand texts and conversations on a variety of topics and develop coherent and well-structured arguments, both orally and in writing.

Upon completing this certificate, you will:

• Have attained the level B1: Independent User, based on the criteria established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Develop an intermediate knowledge about the diversity of francophone cultures around the world, from Canada, including Fransaskois and Québécois cultures, to France, Africa, and the Caribbean
• Have choosen and completed a variety of courses at the 200 level about culture, civilisation, cinema, literature, translation, and more

Advanced French Language and Culture

You will take all your courses required for this certificate entirely in French to enhance your proficiency at an advanced level. You will be able to express yourself fluently, develop complex ideas, as well as use language flexibility for social, academic and professional purposes. You will understand long and difficult texts and your written and oral French will be clear and well-structured.

Upon completing this certificate, you will:

• Have attained level C1: Proficient User, based on the criteria established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the francophone cultures around the world, from Canada, including Fransaskois and Québécois cultures, to France, Africa, and the Caribbean
• Have choosen and completed a variety of courses at the 300 level about culture, civilisation, cinema, literature, translation, and more

Required high school classes

• Senior Mathematics

Students can be admitted into this college with a mathematics deficiency but are encouraged to consult the college upon admission to plan how to clear the deficiency.

The high school classes required for admission are not always the same as the classes you will need to complete the degree program you choose.

For example, high school chemistry is required to take first-year chemistry classes.

View recommended and required subjects by program

Required grade average

Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

Learn how we calculate your admission average.

If you do not think you will meet the minimum admission average, you may be considered for the University of Saskatchewan Transition Entrance Program (USTEP) or for special (mature) admission.

If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

See detailed requirements and scores.

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