Applicants lacking Grade 12 U French or equivalent will take the French Studies Department prerequisite courses (French 1002 and 1010) prior to admission to the Certificate program. Contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Academic Counselling Office to apply.

The core language courses must be taken in sequence. Students must achieve an average of at least 70% in the 6.0 courses in order to progress in and complete this program. Students must receive counselling from the Department on their choice of courses and should seek regular advice on the availability of courses.

3.0 required language courses: French 1910 or 1900E, 2900, 3900,
3.0 required courses in Business French: French 2200, 3202 and one of either French 3200, 3201E.

The Department of French Studies is also an examination centre for the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business French exams. Consult the French Studies Department for further details.

Note: Students may pursue the Certificate in Business French concurrently with other programs in French. All of the French courses in the Certificate program can count towards other undergraduate programs.