French that moves
your PR forward.
BERLITZ CANADA · LIVE ONLINE · SINCE 1878
Boost your Express Entry CRS score with French — learned online, on your schedule, from anywhere in Canada. Live sessions with a certified Berlitz instructor. TEF Canada & TEFAQ preparation built around your immigration timeline.
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Why Berlitz French works for immigration
from day one
French proficiency is one of the most controllable factors in your Canadian immigration application. Berlitz doesn't teach you French in theory — it puts you in real conversations immediately, building the practical fluency that TEF Canada and TEFAQ examiners are looking for. From your very first online session, wherever you are in Canada.
Meet your Berlitz advisor
A free 20-minute call is all it takes. Your advisor discusses your current French level, your immigration pathway, and your exam deadline — whether you're just starting out or trying to improve a previous score. No test, no pressure. Just a conversation that maps out the fastest route to your target level.
A French plan built around your timeline
TEF Canada or TEFAQ preparation? Express Entry CRS points? Provincial Nominee Program requirements? Your advisor designs a custom French learning path around your specific exam, your current level, and your application deadline — private 1-on-1, small group, or intensive formats available entirely online.
Hit your target score — fast
Live immersive sessions with native-fluent instructors who know the TEF Canada and TEFAQ formats inside out. Real exam scenarios — reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Progress tracked every session. Access to self-study materials between classes. Most students move one CEFR level in 10–14 weeks.
The right French programme for your immigration timeline
Whether you're starting from scratch or need to fix a previous score — whether your deadline is in six months or six weeks — we have a format that fits your timeline, your province, and your immigration pathway.
Private Online French — 1-on-1
One-on-one live sessions with a dedicated Berlitz instructor, scheduled around your availability from anywhere in Canada. Your instructor focuses entirely on your target exam, your current gaps, and the specific components — reading, listening, writing, speaking — where you need the most improvement. The fastest path to your target score.
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Group Online French
Small groups of up to 6 students for focused, collaborative French learning — with peers on a similar immigration journey. Practice the speaking and listening components of TEF Canada and TEFAQ in a supportive environment. Fixed schedules keep your progress consistent and build the exam-day confidence that comes from speaking regularly with others.
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Intensive Online French
PR deadline weeks away? Our intensive programme compresses months of learning into weeks of focused immersion — multiple live sessions per day, entirely online. Most students move one full proficiency level in 8–10 weeks. The fastest option for candidates under time pressure, from any province in Canada.
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TEF Canada & TEFAQ Prep
Targeted preparation for TEF Canada, TEFAQ, and TCF-Québec — the recognized French exams for Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, and immigration applications. Your instructor knows the exam formats and marking criteria inside out, and drills the four components — reading, listening, writing, and speaking — with mock exams built around your target score.
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Score Improvement Programme
Already taken TEF Canada or TEFAQ and need to improve? We start with a professional audit of your previous results to identify exactly where you lost points — then build a targeted programme around those specific gaps. Don't repeat the same mistakes. Fix them, and move your score to where it needs to be.
Book free consultationNot sure which programme fits your situation?
Tell us your immigration pathway, your current French level, and your exam deadline — and a Berlitz advisor will recommend the exact programme and timeline for your situation. Free, no obligation.
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I had failed the TEF Canada speaking component twice and my Express Entry application was stalling. Berlitz identified exactly where I was losing points. Twelve weeks of targeted online sessions later, I passed with the score I needed. I received my PR confirmation four months after that.
French for PR in Canada — your questions answered
Everything you need to know before booking your free French consultation with Berlitz Canada.
Under the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), demonstrating French proficiency can add significant bonus points to your score — even if English is your primary language. A strong result on TEF Canada or TEFAQ can meaningfully increase your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply. French proficiency is one of the most controllable factors in your application, and Berlitz programmes are built around the exact exams recognized by IRCC.
Both TEF Canada and TEFAQ are recognized by IRCC for immigration purposes. TEF Canada is more widely used for Express Entry and most federal programmes. TEFAQ is specific to Québec immigration pathways. During your free consultation, your Berlitz advisor will clarify which exam applies to your specific immigration pathway and build your programme around the components and score threshold you need to hit.
Not at all. We work with candidates at all levels — from those starting completely from scratch to those who have already taken TEF Canada and need to improve a specific component. During your free consultation, a Berlitz advisor will assess your current level through conversation and recommend the right starting point and timeline based on your target score and application deadline.
It depends on your current level and your target score. With private intensive online sessions, most candidates move one CEFR level in 8–12 weeks. With regular sessions (approx. 4 h/week), the same progress typically takes 20–25 weeks. If you have a specific deadline, your advisor will give you an honest assessment of what's achievable in your timeline and recommend the right intensity of programme.
Yes — and this is one of our most common scenarios. We start with a professional audit of your previous results to identify exactly where you lost points. Our instructors know the TEF Canada marking criteria inside out and build a targeted programme around your specific gaps — whether that's the oral interview, written expression, or reading comprehension. You don't repeat what didn't work. You fix it.
100% free and with no commitment. A Berlitz advisor — a real person, not a chatbot — will contact you within 1 business day. In a 20-minute call, they'll discuss your immigration pathway, your current French level, your target exam, and your deadline. They'll recommend the right format, pace, and programme. You only enrol if it feels right. No pressure, no upsell.
Yes. As long as you have a stable internet connection, you can attend your Berlitz online French sessions from anywhere — whether you're already in Canada, still in your home country, or in the process of relocating. Many of our immigration-track students begin their French preparation before arriving in Canada.
Your PR score starts here.
Book a free 20-minute consultation with a Berlitz advisor. We'll assess your French level, clarify your target exam, and build a programme around your immigration timeline. No obligation, ever.
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145 years of language teaching. Berlitz Canada — French for immigration, live online across the country.
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