A unique program

L'École internationale de français offers participants aged 45 and older a three-week immersion experience designed for the learning of the French language. A diverse program to enhance both oral and written skills.

French classes, conversation and phonetics workshops, as well as dynamic and varied sociocultural activities are scheduled for three weeks!

Discover Trois-Rivières and its surroundings, the cities of Quebec and Montreal, and much more! Learning French has never been more exciting!

Registration

To register, you must send us the following documents:

CANADIANS :

The admission and registration form including a photocopy of your birth certificate or proof of your Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status (minimum size 4” X 6”, both sides if applicable).
The code of conduct and residence regulations form.
The online placement test.

NON-CANADIANS :

The admission and registration form including a photocopy of your passport (minimum size 4” X 6”) and a photocopy of your health insurance policy (showing the start date and the expiry date).
The code of conduct and residence regulations form.
The online placement test.

Enroll here!

The spots are currently full for 2024

Courses

The 45+ Privilege program is designed to be a language stay where participants can enhance their written and spoken French in a flexible and relaxed environment.

The 3-hour classes are held in the mornings from Monday to Friday. The courses are designed using a high-quality educational material and focuse primarily on grammar and syntax. In the afternoons, conversation workshops allow students to practice the grammatical and syntactical structures covered in the morning classes and improve their pronunciation. No evaluations take place as part of this program.

Students must undergo a placement test to determine their level of proficiency in French.

Dates and
costs

Please refer to the calendar for program dates and associated costs. Please note that airfare are not included. You are responsible for making your own reservation.

Arrival and
departure

Arrival

Participant check-in will take place on the Sunday prior to the start of the program, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in the Albert Tessier pavilion. A welcome meal will be served at 6:30 PM.

Departure

Student departure is scheduled for the last Friday of the program, after breakfast.

LoDGING

Participants are accomodated in student residences located on campus, just a short walk from the main building where most of the activities will take place.

Each apartment consists of four bedrooms, along with a shared kitchen, living room, and bathroom. In each of the bedrooms, there is a single bed (bedding and pillow included), a work desk, and a closet. Students share their apartment with other participants from the same program of the same gender.

There are four bedrooms per apartment along with a full kitchen.

The kitchen is equipped with :

Full set of dishes
Pots and pans
Microwave
Coffee maker
Stove
Refrigerator

Washers and dryers are available in the basements of each residential building.

Free Internet access (WIFI) is available in all rooms.

Meals

Healthy and balanced meals are prepared for you every weekday (from Monday to Friday) and are included in the program. Please note that the cafeteria and the Bistro are not opened on weekends.

Please be aware : You must inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions at least two weeks before the start of the program.

schedule

TYPICAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Breakfast

French classes

Lunch

Phonetics laboratory

Conversation workshop and conference

Diction workshop and Trois-Rivières POP Museum

Conversation workshop and info-hebdo

Conversation workshop and Quebec culture workshop

Dinner

Yoga, Zumba and aerobics class

Saturday

Montreal Montreal guided tour, Pointe-à-Callière Museum and free time downtown

Sunday

Île St-Quentin Interpretation walking path, beach and picnic

Here's an overview of activities that may be proposed:

Trois-Rivières, Quebec et Montreal guided tour visit
Forges du St-Maurice National Historic Center
Notre-Dame-du-Cap Sanctuary
Day trip at the Mauricie National Park
Sugar shack and festive evening
Indoor and outdoor sports
Francophone movies
Boréalis Museum

* The activities are provided for reference purposes only, as the schedule may be subject to change.

Testimonial

«Our instructors were absolutely first-rate. They understand the nuances of the beautiful French language and helped us navigate the pitfalls of French grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The three different class levels allowed for maximum progress and enjoyment, no matter what our previous experience.

I cannot say enough about the wit and vitality of the Quebecois people. They are rightgully proud of their language and traditions. They value the beauty of their country. They enjoy conversation and sharing of ideas. The immersion program was wonderfully oriented towards helping us experience all of those aspects of Quebecois life and culture. This was my second time there, and I'm ready to go again.

— Linda de Rifle, Colorado