French-speaking society
Choosing to live in Québec means choosing to live in a French-speaking society, since French is the language of 80% of the population. Knowledge of French will help you create the network of contacts you will need to become established and find your first job. This is why the Québec government considers that the ability to speak French is an essential element in social, cultural and professional integration, and treats it as a key in the choice of immigrants. Prospective immigrants whose knowledge of French is insufficient to be selected may be directed towards a language school.
The time you devote to learning French in your home country will help you integrate more quickly once you arrive in Québec. Register now to !
Once in Québec, you will have access to various in French, free of charge. Financial assistance is available, on certain conditions, to facilitate attendance. Register now to .
For more information…
The Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles (Québec department of immigration and cultural communities) offers various possibilities for assessing your knowledge of French, taking a French class or improving your French language skills. For more information, see the webpage of the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles.
