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French

Language Education

French Learning Courses

Since its founding in 2000, SETTLEINN College has been dedicated to promoting French culture and advancing French language education. The School of French Education of SETTLEINN College embodies this mission by offering world-class language programs, culturally immersive experiences, and research-driven pedagogy designed to prepare students for careers in French language education, international education, and intercultural communication.

School of French Learning

Established in 2000 with a commitment to cross-cultural exchange, the School of French Education emerged from SETTLEINN College’s broader mandate to diversify language offerings and strengthen international ties. To foster linguistic proficiency, cultural understanding, and pedagogical expertise in French education, empowering learners and future educators to engage confidently with Francophone communities worldwide.

Credential Pathways

Our courses cover essential grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, ensuring a well-rounded proficiency that grows with you.

  • Diploma in French Language Teaching
  • Advanced Diploma in French Education
  • Certificate in French Language Teaching
  • French Learning Courses (for non-education majors, optional)

Program Length

Choose the learning style that fits your life.

  • Diploma | 1.5–2.5 years
  • Advanced Diploma | 2–3 years
  • Certificate | 6–12 months

Certification and Pathways

Earn recognized credentials that boost your resume and academic trajectory.

  • DELF/DALF preparation tracks
  • University transfer credits
  • Career-relevant French for business

Immersive Environment

Beyond the classroom, engage with French through various activities.

  • Conversation clubs
  • Film screenings & cooking nights
  • Cultural events

Course Information

French Learning Courses Schedule

TEF / TCF Preparation Course

The way you achieve your goal.

Build your French Crack the Exam

Saturday & Sunday

2:30PM - 4:30PM

$518

9 sessions

Course Day Time Sessions Price
Beginner - A1 Tuesday & Wednesday 7:00PM - 8:30PM 10 $399
A1 - A2 Saturday or Sunday 10:00AM - 12:00PM 10 $499
A2 - B1 Thursday & Friday 7:00PM - 8:30PM 10 $399
B1 - B2 Saturday or Sunday 10:00AM - 12:00PM 10 $499

Beginner - A1

$399
Tuesday & Wednesday
7:00PM - 8:30PM
10 Sessions

A1 - A2

$499
Saturday or Sunday
10:00AM - 12:00PM
10 Sessions

A2 - B1

$399
Thursday & Friday
7:00PM - 8:30PM
10 Sessions

B1 - B2

$499
Saturday or Sunday
10:00AM - 12:00PM
10 Sessions
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Kids French Courses

For Children

Kids French Courses

SETTLEINN College offers engaging Kids French Courses designed to inspire young learners to explore the language with confidence. Our program blends immersive activities, playful games, and practical conversation to build a solid foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  • Immersive, Beginner-Friendly Curriculum

    Introduces essential vocabulary and everyday phrases through interactive activities

  • Interactive Learning Methods

    Songs, storytelling, role-plays, and language games to keep children motivated

  • Progressive Skill-Building

    Clear milestones and regular feedback to track development

  • Safe, Supportive Environment

    Where curiosity is encouraged and mistakes are seen as learning opportunities

  • Flexible Scheduling

    After-school, weekend, and holiday camps to fit families' busy lives

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Meet Our Educators

Our Team

Axel French Teacher

Axel

French Teacher

Axel comes from Nîmes in southern France and grew up in a vibrant Franco-Spanish household. After studying business, he moved to Canada and has been working in education since 2012.

He holds a Provincial Instructor Diploma from VCC and has taught everything from French immersion to HTML and Git at BCIT. Today, he leads French conversation labs at Douglas College.

Fluent in French, Spanish, and English, Axel is a true language enthusiast. His classes are warm and welcoming, focused on building confidence and community through language.

Benjamin French Teacher

Benjamin

French Teacher

Benjamin grew up in a small village near Lyon, surrounded by nature. Passionate about the arts, he studied fashion and theatre in Paris and became a fashion designer.

Curious by nature and eager to explore new cultures, he has traveled extensively across Europe, visiting cities like Rome, Florence, Berlin, London, and Lisbon.

In search of a new adventure, he moved to Canada two years ago, starting in Montréal before settling in Vancouver. Friendly and attentive, Benjamin loves meeting new people and creating meaningful connections.

Alien French Teacher

Alien

French Teacher

Originally from Lyon, the capital of French gastronomy, famous for its traditional bouchons, Alien also spent time living in Grenoble, at the gateway to the French Alps, before moving to Vancouver.

Drawn to nature and the outdoors, she loves hiking and climbing, activities she enjoys on both sides of the Atlantic.

Alien is passionate about helping students discover or improve their French in a way that is adapted to their level, goals, and learning style, always with a focus on making the process enjoyable.

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Certification

French Exams

TEF

Test d'évaluation de français

Purpose and Recognition

TEF is a general French language proficiency test used for immigration, study, and professional purposes. Administered by CCI Paris Île-de-France.

Format and Sections

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking

Versions

TEF Canada for Canadian immigration, TEF France for French public service or studies.

Validity

Results are generally valid for a set period defined by the administering body.

TCF

Test de connaissance du français

Purpose and Recognition

TCF is a general French proficiency test administered by France Éducation International. Used for university admissions, visa applications, and professional purposes.

Format and Sections

  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading comprehension
  • Writing
  • Speaking

Versions

TCF-DILF, TCF with or without speaking, TCF for the EU, TCF for Quebec.

Validity

Results are typically valid for two years. Verify with the receiving institution.

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Start Your French Journey Today

Embark on a transformative journey with SETTLEINN College, where language learning meets cultural immersion.

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