WHY STUDY FRENCH ?
French, a language spoken around the world
French is spoken by more than 200 million people on the 5 continents.
Forbes Magazine recently referred to a study conducted by the investment bank Natixis that suggests that by 2050, due to the fastest-growing economies of French-speaking Africa, French could be the most-spoken language in the world, ahead of English and even Mandarin.
French brings an added value to your professional career
Mastering French can represent a major asset and will multiply your chances in today’s job market within your country of origin or internationally.
French, the other language of international relations
Numerous international organizations use French as their official language: United Nations, European Union, UNESCO, NATO, among others.
French, a language for thought and debate
French is a language that enables one to better structure one’s thoughts and put ideas into perspective, two qualities essential in the workplace.
OVERVIEW OF THE BUSINESS FRENCH SUMMER SCHOOL
This Summer School is designed to address a wide audience (students, executives, professionals, etc.) and does not require any prior specific knowledge in business.
HEC Montréal is the only graduate school of management in North America to offer a Business French Summer School. Geared towards not only students but also professionals, this unique immersion program comprises the following aspects:
- Online oral and written placement tests once fully registered (100% payment)
- Levels offered : from total Beginner (Level 0) to Intermediate/Advanced (Level 4)
- Class size : between 10 to 16 participants on average – Minimum age required : 18*
*Except for students admitted in a graduating program of study at HEC Montréal
- Business French courses in the morning, focusing on the 4 language skills : writing, reading, listening and speaking
- Credited course* (3 credits). Course Certificate awarded upon successful completion of the program
*For all the other participants, the transfer of credits will be subject to approbation of their university of origin if they still hold a student status.
- Interactive oral communication workshops in the afternoon, focusing on competencies and themes in connection with the business world
- Company visits: Prominent Montreal small and medium-sized companies – Socially-responsible companies – Hydro-Québec – Radio-Canada Broadcasting Corporation – Cirque Éloize – Moment Factory multimedia studio – La TOHU
- Socio-cultural and sports activities in the afternoon, conducted in French by our dynamic team of French-speaking guides
- Numerous optional activities, all accompanied in the evening by our team of French-speaking guides
*Activities subject to change
BUSINESS FRENCH COURSES OUTLINES
SCHEDULE and TUITION FEES
The Business French Summer School at HEC Montréal is a 4-week immersion program.
This one-of-a-kind immersion program in North America combines intensive Business French courses (from total Beginner to Intermediate/ Advanced), interactive oral communication workshops, company visits as well as numerous socio-cultural activities and outings designed to discover the city of Montreal (+/- 100 hours).
This Business French Summer School will allow you over a relatively short period of time (4 weeks) to live an enriching linguistic and cultural experience on both a personal and professional level.
Sample Schedule