French Students
French Language
Programming in B.C.
Options to Continue French Studies after High School
There are a range of opportunities to continue studying in French after graduating from high school. Whether you want to pursue full-time French language studies, become a French teacher, or simply maintain or improve your French language skills while pursuing a different area of study, there’s something for everyone! Discover and explore the different French language credential and program options available in B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions.
Please note: Not all programs can be applied to through our website, some you will need to further explore and apply to following the information provided on the institution’s website.
Departments with French Language Programs and Credentials
Douglas College
Okanagan College
Simon Fraser University
Thompson Rivers University
University of British Columbia (Okanagan)
University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
University of the Fraser Valley
University of Victoria
Vancouver Island University
Programs
Undergraduate - Major
Simon Fraser University
French Cohort Program in Public and International Affairs
Bachelor of Arts in French
English and French Literatures Joint Major (BA)
French and Global Humanities Joint Major (BA)
French, History and Politics Joint Major (BA)
University of British Columbia (Okanagan)
Bachelor of Arts in French
Bachelor of Arts in Languages
University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
Bachelor of Arts in French
University of the Fraser Valley
Bachelor of Arts in French
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Studies
Bachelor of Arts in English and French Canadian Literature (Combined Major)
Bachelor of Education - Elementary - French Immersion
Undergraduate - Minor
Simon Fraser University
French Language Minor
French Studies Extended Minor
Thompson Rivers University
Minor in Language and Global Studies (French concentration option)
University of British Columbia (Okanagan)
Minor in French
University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
Minor in French Language, Literatures and Cultures
Minor in French Language
University of the Fraser Valley
Minor in French
Extended Minor in French
University of Victoria
Minor in French and Francophone Studies
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Arts Minor in Languages and Culture (French concentration option)
Bachelor of Science Minor in Languages and Culture (French concentration option)
Honours
Simon Fraser University
Honours - Bachelor of Arts in French
University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
Honours - Bachelor of Arts in French Language, Literatures and Cultures
University of Victoria
Honours - French and Francophone Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Associate Degree
Douglas College
Modern Languages – Associate Degree program (French concentration option)
Okanagan College
Associate of Arts Degree – Modern Languages Emphasis – French
Thompson Rivers University
Associate of Arts Degree – Modern Languages (French option)
Diploma & Certificate
Simon Fraser University
French Language Proficiency Certificate
French and Education Certificate
French and Education Post Baccalaureate Diploma
Graduate Diploma in Education
Thompson Rivers University
Modern Languages Certificate (French)
World Languages and Cultures Certificate (French concentration option)
University of the Fraser Valley
Intermediate Proficiency Associate certificate – French option
Advanced Proficiency certificate – French option
University of Victoria
Language and Cultural Proficiency: French
Vancouver Island University
Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture
Proficiency in Language and Culture Certificate Program (French concentration)
Become a French Teacher - Teach in French
Simon Fraser University
Teacher Education Program - Professional Development Program - French Module
Professional Linking Program
University of British Columbia - Okanagan
Bachelor of Education - French pathway
University of British Columbia - Vancouver
Bachelor of Education - French specialization
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Education - Elementary French Immersion
Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program - French option
Elementary Post-Degree Professional Program - Français
French Education Studies & Professional Development for In-Service Teachers
Simon Fraser University
French and Education Certificate
French and Education Post Baccalaureate Diploma
French Education Minor
Master of Education French - Teaching and Learning in French: Plurilingualism, Francophonies and Education
Master of Education in Educational Practice
Graduate Diploma in Education
University of British Columbia - Vancouver
Master of Education in Modern Languages: French
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Education - Elementary - French Immersion
French Immersion Teacher Mentorship Prgoram - Professional Development Certificate
Graduate - Master's Degree
Simon Fraser University
Master of Arts - French
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning in French: Plurilingualism, Francophonies and Education
Master of Education in Educational Practice
University of British Columbia - Vancouver
Master of Arts in French Studies
Master of Education in Modern Languages: French
University of Victoria
Master of Arts - French Literature, Language and Culture
Graduate - Doctoral Degree
Simon Fraser University
PhD in French - Languages, Cultures and Literacies
University of British Columbia - Vancouver
PhD Program in French Studies
