Learn French in
Toronto. Fast.
BERLITZ TORONTO · 141 ADELAIDE ST W · FINANCIAL DISTRICT
In-person or online French classes in Toronto's Financial District — steps from St. Andrew subway. Intensive, evening & private formats. Start speaking French from day one. TEF Canada, SLE & Bill 96 prep available.
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Why Berlitz French works — from day one
Unlike traditional classes, Berlitz puts you in real French conversations immediately. No translation. No rote drilling. Just French — from the very first lesson at our Adelaide Street centre in Toronto's Financial District, or live online from anywhere in the GTA.
Free French placement test
Your free 20-minute online placement test pinpoints your exact French level — A1 to C2. No time wasted on things you already know. Your programme starts at exactly the right place, whether you're a complete beginner or a returning learner looking to reach professional fluency.
A French plan built for your goals
Immigration points? Federal SLE or TEF Canada exam? Career advancement in a bilingual role? Bill 96 compliance deadline? Your Berlitz advisor designs a custom French learning path around your specific outcome and timeline — not a generic curriculum.
Speak French — fast
Full-immersion instruction at our 3-classroom Financial District centre, or live online from anywhere in the GTA. Native-fluent instructors. Real conversations. Measurable progress tracked every session. Most students reach conversational French in 8–14 weeks.
French courses that fit your life in Toronto
Whether you need French for work, immigration, government exams, or daily life — we have a format that fits your schedule and timeline at our Financial District centre or live online across the GTA.
In-Person French Classes
3 modern, fully accessible classrooms at 141 Adelaide Street West — directly accessible from St. Andrew subway station and the PATH network. Private one-to-one or small group French classes. Temperature-controlled environment, with cafés and restaurants all around. The fastest way to build real French fluency in Toronto.
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Online French Classes
Learn French with a live Berlitz instructor from Mississauga, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, or anywhere in the GTA. Same immersive Berlitz Method. Same certified instructors. Zero commute. Full Berlitz experience from your home or office — morning, evening, or weekend.
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Intensive French Programme
Need French fast — for a federal SLE, a TEF Canada exam, or a new bilingual role? Our intensive French programme delivers 30–45 hours of immersion per week, built entirely around your specific goals. Most students go from A1 to conversational B1 in 8–10 weeks.
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TEF Canada, TEFAQ & SLE Prep
With over 50 years preparing federal employees, Berlitz is Canada's leading SLE preparation resource. We also offer targeted preparation for TEF Canada, TEFAQ, TCF-Québec, and Francisation-Québec. Your instructor knows exactly where candidates lose points. Available in-person at Adelaide Street or online.
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Business French & Bill 96
Toronto is home to major bilingual employers in finance, law, healthcare, and government. Our business French programmes give you the tools to lead meetings, write professional emails, and communicate with Francophone clients and colleagues — in-person at our Adelaide Street centre or at your workplace.
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Tell us your goal — immigration, SLE exam, career, or daily life — and a Berlitz advisor will recommend the exact programme and timeline for your situation. Free, no obligation.
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I'd been passed over for a senior federal position twice because of my French rating. I started Berlitz at the Adelaide Street centre — five minutes from my office. Twelve weeks later I passed my SLE at B2. I got the promotion the following month. Worth every session.
French courses in Toronto — your questions answered
Everything you need to know before booking your free French consultation at Berlitz Toronto.
Berlitz Toronto is at 141 Adelaide Street West, in the heart of the Financial District. It's directly accessible from St. Andrew subway station and the PATH underground network — ideal if you work downtown. The centre has 3 modern, temperature-controlled, fully wheelchair-accessible classrooms. Paid parking is available nearby, with cafés, restaurants, and shops all around.
Not at all. We welcome complete beginners (A1) through to advanced speakers (C1+). Your free placement test — done online in about 20 minutes — determines your exact starting level. Whether you've never studied French or want to refine business French for a bilingual Toronto workplace, we place you in the right programme from day one.
Yes — this is one of our most requested programmes in Toronto. Berlitz Canada has over 50 years of experience preparing federal government employees for the Second Language Evaluation (SLE). We also offer targeted preparation for TEF Canada, TEFAQ, and TCF-Québec. Your instructor knows the evaluation formats inside out and focuses on the areas where candidates lose points. Available in-person at our Adelaide Street centre or online.
With our intensive programme (30–45 hours per week), most students reach working A2 in 3–4 weeks and conversational B1 within 8–10 weeks. With evening classes (approx. 4 h/week), A2 typically takes 10–12 weeks and B1 around 20–25 weeks. Private one-to-one sessions can cut these timelines significantly. Your advisor will give you a realistic timeline based on your starting level and goals.
Yes. French language scores contribute directly to immigration points under Express Entry and related programmes. After reaching Level 5, you'll be eligible to take official exams such as TEF Canada and TCF, which strengthen your permanent residency application. Over 70% of our French students pursue this path. Your advisor will explain which exams apply to your situation and build a realistic timeline around your application deadline.
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 French goals, your current level, your schedule, and your timeline. They'll recommend the right format, pace, and programme. You only enrol if it feels right. No pressure, no upsell.
Yes. Berlitz Toronto is a recognised training provider. We regularly work with employer training budgets — particularly in the federal public service, financial services, and regulated industries — as well as government funding programmes for eligible learners. Your advisor will explain which options apply to your situation during your free consultation.
Your French starts here.
Book a free 20-minute consultation with a Berlitz advisor. We'll assess your French level and build a programme around your goals — immigration, SLE exam, career, or everyday life. No obligation, ever.
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145 years of language teaching. Berlitz Toronto — 141 Adelaide Street West, Financial District.
French Courses
Toronto Centre
- toronto@berlitz.ca
- 141 Adelaide St W
- Toronto, ON M5H 3L5
- St. Andrew subway · PATH access
- Mon–Fri 8:30am–7:00pm ET