French for Business Summer Course in Canada

Business French Summer School - HEC Montreal:
Learn Business French or improve your current French language skills with HEC Montréal School of Management, ranked among the top university business schools worldwide. We provide a 4-week Business French Summer School for international students (ages 18+) from complete beginner to advanced level. Whether you are a business student, a business executive, or professional, this intensive French immersion program will help you to achieve your language and professional goals. No previous business experience is required.

- Prestigious University Business School
Established in 1907, HEC Montréal, was the first business school founded in Canada.

In addition, it was the first university business school in North America to be awarded the three most prestigious accreditations in its field: AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International, EQUIS (European Foundation for Management Development) and AMBA (Association of MBAs).

With triple accreditation, a highly-accomplished faculty, and top-quality study programs, HEC Montréal ranks amongst the top university business schools worldwide.

- Learn a Global Business Language
The French language is spoken by more than 200 million people on the 5 continents. It is an important language of international relations, used by numerous international as their official language: European Union, United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, among others.

- Improve Your Employment Prospects
Mastering French brings an added value to your professional career. This summer French language program allows you to acquire or refine your writing and speaking skills in Business French, thereby increasing your opportunities in the international job market.

Course Duration: 4 weeks

This unique program is designed to be relevant to a wide audience (students, executives, professionals, etc.). It combines intensive Business French classes with interactive oral communication workshops, seminars and conferences in Marketing and Management, which are all conducted in French.

In addition, you will experience company visits, as well as numerous fun cultural activities and social outings designed to help you discover the city of Montreal.

You will gain confidence in the use of written and spoken French in formal and informal situations. It is ideal for acquiring valuable French language skills that will be directly applicable to your everyday needs - academic, professional or personal.

Credited Course:
This is a credited course (3 credits). Once you have successfully completed the program, you will be awarded a Course Certificate.

“Thank you for one of the best summers I’ve ever had. I couldn’t have asked for a better course or city to be in. I really did love every minute of it and I miss Montreal a lot. I learnt so much whilst I was there and made so many friends and memories. It really is something which has made a big impact on my life and I have told my university just how highly I rated this summer school.”
- Rebecca Thomas, University of Hull, UK

"I really loved this program because I’ve met people from around the world, which has been great to expand my own social network. This program is also an ideal opportunity to get to know the culture of Quebec and that of Montreal in particular."
- Lena Hillert, Erasmus University, The Netherlands

"HEC Montréal is a beautiful institution on the Mount Royal right in downtown Montreal. You learn French both inside and outside the classroom through many visits and outings all related to the program. Montreal is an incredible city with an old-world flair in a modern French-speaking metropolis. A little of Paris in North America!"
- Iain Schwimmer, Boston, USA

Combining European charm with North American dynamism, Montreal is a beautiful city steeped in culture. It is the second largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris.

Friendly and safe, it was recently awarded the title of best university city in Canada (according to the British firm QS).

It's proximity to appealing destinations such as Quebec City, New York, and Boston makes it an extremely attractive location for studying abroad!

Only a short Métro (subway) ride away from the city center, the HEC Montréal campus is located on the northern slope of the magnificent Mount Royal Park.

Accommodation:
HEC Montréal can provide you with a lodging option in partnership with University of Montreal’s Studios Hôtel. Conveniently situated less than 10 minutes by foot from HEC Montréal, the Studios Hôtel offers a friendly and comfortable environment at an affordable price.