French-language courses for immigrants

[LeandroLazaretti]

Hello Everyone.

I am sorry in advance if this post is not on the right section page.
I currently hold a PGWP and live in B.C.. I would like to take a chance at learning French in Quebec or Montreal to prepare myself for the TEF French exam for at least a CLB 7 score.
When looking for French programs online, I stumbled across the "French-language courses for immigrants" where the government pays for you to learn French if you meet the requirements. Based on all that, it raises questions;
Is it actually that simple to get enrolled in a school of French and get financial aid from the government if I am an international student on a work permit (PGWP)?

Has anyone here applied for the same studies and got help from the government to learn the language?
I speak little French myself, so I am also wondering if it would be realistic to get a job somewhere (Quebec, Montreal) with English only? Maybe at a coffee shop?!

Thank you in advance!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello Everyone.

I am sorry in advance if this post is not on the right section page.
I currently hold a PGWP and live in B.C.. I would like to take a chance at learning French in Quebec or Montreal to prepare myself for the TEF French exam for at least a CLB 7 score.
When looking for French programs online, I stumbled across the "French-language courses for immigrants" where the government pays for you to learn French if you meet the requirements. Based on all that, it raises questions;
Is it actually that simple to get enrolled in a school of French and get financial aid from the government if I am an international student on a work permit (PGWP)?

Has anyone here applied for the same studies and got help from the government to learn the language?
I speak little French myself, so I am also wondering if it would be realistic to get a job somewhere (Quebec, Montreal) with English only? Maybe at a coffee shop?!

Thank you in advance!

You are not an immigrant (PR or protected person) so you are not eligible for subsidized or free programs. Also if the course is over 6 months, you need a study permit.

 

[LeandroLazaretti]

You are not an immigrant (PR or protected person) so you are not eligible for subsidized or free programs. Also if the course is over 6 months, you need a study permit.

what about this?
Since July 1, 2021:
Temporary workers, foreign students, as well as their spouse, are now eligible for part-time French courses as well as the accompanying financial assistance. Prior to this, individuals who were temporarily residing in Québec did not have access to in-class French courses offered by the Government of Québec.

 

[scylla]

what about this?
Since July 1, 2021:
Temporary workers, foreign students, as well as their spouse, are now eligible for part-time French courses as well as the accompanying financial assistance. Prior to this, individuals who were temporarily residing in Québec did not have access to in-class French courses offered by the Government of Québec.

You would need to be living in Quebec to benefit from this. Are you moving from BC to Quebec? If so, this will work once you have moved to Quebec.

 

[canuck78]

Hello Everyone.

I am sorry in advance if this post is not on the right section page.
I currently hold a PGWP and live in B.C.. I would like to take a chance at learning French in Quebec or Montreal to prepare myself for the TEF French exam for at least a CLB 7 score.
When looking for French programs online, I stumbled across the "French-language courses for immigrants" where the government pays for you to learn French if you meet the requirements. Based on all that, it raises questions;
Is it actually that simple to get enrolled in a school of French and get financial aid from the government if I am an international student on a work permit (PGWP)?

Has anyone here applied for the same studies and got help from the government to learn the language?
I speak little French myself, so I am also wondering if it would be realistic to get a job somewhere (Quebec, Montreal) with English only? Maybe at a coffee shop?!

Thank you in advance!

Most of the course are pretty basic French so not sure it will help you get to a good TEF score.