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.
Business French Certificate Course:
Course Duration: 4 weeks. Suitable for beginners to advanced students. No prior specific knowledge in business is required.The aim of our Business French immersion program is to provide an enriching linguistic and cultural experience on both a professional and personal level.
On the first day of the course, you take written and oral placement tests. This ensures that you are placed at the correct level. Our class sizes are kept small (between 10 and 16 students).
This unique French language course comprises:
• Business French courses held in the mornings. These classes focus on the 4 key language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
• Interactive oral communication workshops held in the afternoons. These focus on themes and competencies related to the business world.
• Seminars and conferences in Marketing and Management conducted in French. Examples are Urban Marketing; Managing Cultural Organizations; Establishing and Managing Small and Medium-Sized Companies.
These are open to students in Levels 2 to 4. Those who were placed at the Beginner level (Level 1) at the start of the program will take part in extra communication workshops instead.
• Company Visits to prominent small and medium-sized companies in Montréal.
• Rich and varied sports and sociocultural activities in the afternoons. These are conducted entirely in French.
• A wide range of optional activities in the evening, all accompanied by our dynamic team of French-speaking guides.
Credited Course:This is a credited course (3 credits). Once you have successfully completed the program, you will be awarded a Course Certificate.
Student Testimonials:
"I found it to be a very hands-on program that helped me acquire valuable skills in French that I'll be able apply in my studies and future professional career!"
- Colum Stuart, Manchester, England
"An amazing program that helped me gain confidence with my use of French in professional settings. Loved all the outings in beautiful Montreal and all the company visits that were part of this well-rounded program (Cirque du Soleil - Bombardier...). Highly recommended."
- Judy Tyler, New York City, USA