English & French Summer Courses in Montréal, Canada

University Of Quebec In Montreal (UQAM) Language School:
The University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM) Language School, is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. We offer Summer Immersion Programs in French and English, where you can create and structure your own learning environment in keeping with your personal objectives, needs, and budget. No matter what you choose, joining the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is the best way for you to take part in an accredited quality summer language program and also the unique opportunity to discover Montreal, Quebec and Canada. UQAM École de langues, has been offering services over the past 3 decades to more than 16,000 Canadian and international students per academic year in over 10 different languages. We create your own personalized language program, whether you study French or English. This "à la carte" approach will help you meet both your academic and financial expectations.

Intensive Morning Program
This intensive morning program focuses on an integrated global approach whereby all the language aspects (vocabulary, grammar, language functions (agreeing and disagreeing, for instance), pronunciation) are dealt with not as separate items but as part and parcel of a theme-based curriculum.  In the course of this program, you will take an active part in various activities and exercises designed to boost and strengthen your language skills, both written and oral.

In the course of this program will therefore be using the four language skills : reading, writing, listening and speaking. The emphasis will be however placed on oral communication.

Full-day Immersion Program
In addition to your Morning Classes, by choosing a Full-day Immersion Program, you will be entitled to another 23 hours of tuition and guided work in Multimedia Labs (Communication Workshops) along with Practical Class Outings.

Communication Workshops
Three times a week, you will take part in Communication Workshops that will help you gain more confidence, predominantly in your oral skills, while broadening the richness of your vocabulary thanks to an array of communicative activities both fun and challenging. These workshops will give you the opportunity to discover a deeper appreciation of life in Montreal, Quebec and Canada.

Practical Class Outings
Once a week, you will participate in Practical Class Outings focusing on cultural and sightseeing tours. Here is a list of the scheduled outings and visits:
Guided visit of Vieux-Montreal (July and/or August)
Guided visit of the Biodome (July)
Guided visit of the Pointe-à-Callières Museum (July)
Guided visit of the Biosphere (August)
Guided visit of Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood (July)
Guided visit of the Golden Square Mile (August)
Guided visit of McCord Museum (August) 

TFI Preparation Course + Official TFI Examination
Through registering in this course, you will greatly enhance your communication skills in French language in professional contexts or in situations involving international relations. You will also acquire numerous test-taking strategies and tips to be better equipped when you take the official TFI examination at the end of this course. 

TOEIC® (Test Of English for International Communication) Preparation Course
+ Official TOEIC Examination
Through registering in this course, you will greatly enhance your communication skills in English language in professional contexts or in situations involving international relations. You will also acquire numerous test-taking strategies and tips to be better equipped when you take the official TOEIC examination at the end of this course.

“French and Jazz” program
The Department of Continuing Education at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) offers an immersion program in French language that combines jazz music sessions, cultural visits, and gourmet outings. A One-of-a-kind Language and Cultural Experience. Participants in this new “French and Jazz” program will have all their senses stimulated. Indeed, this unique experience will give them the opportunity to participate in a week of :

- practical and interactive French courses at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
- jazz concerts at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM)
- cultural and tourist activities in North America’s largest French-speaking city: Montreal
- gourmet outings exploring the foods and wines of Québec

This program is designed for people aged 18 and above wanting to begin learning the French language, or to improve their French-language skills to allow them to travel confidently and independently in French-speaking countries.

Levels offered: Beginner / Elementary / Pre-intermediate. This course could also serve as a good review for those in upper levels.