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Certificate in French Language Proficiency at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in French Language Proficiency is an 18-credit certificate offering French language courses from basic to advanced levels, plus French literature, culture and linguistics. Courses build critical skills and familiarity with cultural and linguistic diversity in the Francophone world.

Faculty: School of Arts and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 18 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Years 1-2 build listening, speaking, reading and writing; year 3 covers advanced language, French and Francophone literature and culture, and linguistics (language structure, contact, variation, pedagogy, policy).

Career pathways

Education, translation and interpretation, public administration, foreign service, writing, editing and journalism

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school applicants: English 12 (academic or advanced) and four additional Grade 12 academic or advanced courses. Cape Breton University undergraduate admission: minimum overall high school average of 65% for most credit programs; applicants must be at least 16 years old; transfer applicants need good academic standing at their previous institution and must meet the programme's general admission requirements. International applicants must meet CBU's English language requirements.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.

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