This program builds your real foundation in French — the language skill that unlocks one of the most powerful and consistent pathways to permanent residence in Canada.
Complete this program and you will:
This is where confident, PR-focused learners begin.
Reach B2 and unlock:
AC plans to offer B2 (NCLC 7) training.
Stay connected.
* Stats reflect NCLC 7 (B2) outcomes. This program takes you to NCLC 5 (B1) — the strong, structured foundation you need to reach that destination.
Complete B1 and you immediately qualify for the language requirement of the
Francophone Mobility Work Permit.
— an LMIA-exempt pathway to keep working in Canada outside Quebec when your current permit expires.
Source: canada.ca — Francophone Mobility work permit eligibility (updated Dec 2025)
| Level & Duration | Skills You’ll Build | Weekly Commitment |
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A1 — Beginner
CAD $1,800
NCLC 1-2 | CEFR A1
8 Weeks · May – late June 2026 Foundations
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9 hrs / week total
6 hrs — Live instruction
(virtual or in-person)
3 hrs — LMS guided practice
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A2 — Elementary
CAD $2,000
NCLC 4 | CEFR A2
8 Weeks · Late June – mid-Aug 2026
Everyday Communication
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10 hrs / week total
6 hrs — Live instruction
(virtual or in-person)
4 hrs — LMS guided practice
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B1 — Intermediate
CAD $3,600
NCLC 5 | CEFR B1
12 Weeks · Mid-Aug – late Oct 2026
Independent User
⭐ Francophone Mobility WP eligible
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12 hrs / week total
9 hrs — Live instruction
(virtual or in-person)
3 hrs — LMS guided practice
Option: 1-on-1 coaching sessions
(by appointment)
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Associate, bachelor’s, diploma or above — start your French journey now and build your PR advantage before your PGWP expires.
Already working in Canada?
Reach B1 (NCLC 5) for Francophone Mobility — then keep going to NCLC 7 for the full CRS boost.
Stuck below 508 CRS?
The path to French draws starts at A1. Every level is a step closer to the invitation that changes everything.
Placement testing available — no matter your background, we’ll find your right starting level.
Final schedule confirmed at registration · Alexander College · Burnaby, BC, Canada · Immigration information is general guidance only — consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for advice specific to your situation.
Email us at info@alexandercollege.ca for more information!
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
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