French (BA)
Acadia University
Canada, Kentville
French (BA)
About
A language and a world to explore
The French program offers you a strong foundation in the French language, its literature and cultural practices. You will explore French-speaking regions around the world. You will discover what makes them unique.
Studying a language at Acadia will help you develop valuable communication skills. The French program is offered as a major, part of a double major, and as a minor for other programs.
Acadia’s small class sizes offer you a personalized education. During your French studies at Acadia, you will be able to interact closely with your classmates and professors. By the time you graduate, you will be able to function fully in a French environment. As French is an official language in Canada, French proficiency will open many career opportunities for you.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
English Program Requirements
Since English is the language of instruction at Acadia University, you must be able to communicate competently in English both orally and in writing. If your first language is not English, you may be required to present your TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or PTE Academic scores. Acadia's English requirements are as follows:
- TOEFL - 90 IBT with no subtest score below 20
- IELTS - 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0
- CAEL/CAEL Online - 70 with no subtest score below 60
- PTE Academic - 61 with no subtest score below 60
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam (CAE) - Pass A, B, or C - 180 or above with no subtest score below 173
- PELMO - 65 with no section below 30
- Cambridge B2 First Exam (FCE): Pass A - 180 with no subtest score below 173
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115, with no sub score below 90
- LanguageCert Academic: 70-74 overall, with no skill under 65
If you have studied in an English medium of instruction for three years, the language proficiency requirement may be waived.
If you do not meet our English requirements but are academically admissible, you may receive an offer of admission allowing you to begin your degree program upon successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. For more information visit the English Language Centre.
Career
- Arts and culture
- Diplomacy
- Government
- Health
- International business
- International relations
- Interpretation
- Journalism
- Law
- Social work
- Teaching
- Tourism
- Translation
- Software Developer
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 25,039Application Fee
CADFrench (BA)
Acadia University
Canada,
Kentville
