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🇨🇦 French Courses · Greater Montréal · Online & In-Person

Learn French.
From home.

BERLITZ GREATER MONTRÉAL · ONLINE & IN-PERSON · SINCE 1878

Live online French classes from Laval, Longueuil, Terrebonne, Brossard, Repentigny, Saint-Jérôme, Blainville, Mirabel, Dollard-des-Ormeaux and anywhere in Greater Montréal — or in-person downtown. Start speaking French from your very first session. Bill 96 & TEF Canada prep available.

Online from home Greater Montréal & downtown 145 years · Since 1878 TEF Canada · Bill 96 prep
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The Berlitz Method

Why Berlitz French works — from day one

Unlike traditional classes or language apps, Berlitz puts you in real French conversations with a live instructor immediately. No translation. No rote drilling. Just French — from your very first online session, wherever you are in Greater Montréal. No commute required.

Step 01

Meet your Berlitz advisor

A free 20-minute call is all it takes. Your advisor discusses your current French level, your goals, and your schedule — whether you're in Terrebonne, Repentigny, Mirabel or anywhere else in Greater Montréal. No test, no pressure. Just a conversation that shapes your entire programme.

Step 02

A French plan built for your goals

Bill 96 compliance deadline? TEF Canada or TEFAQ exam? Career advancement in a French-speaking workplace? Relocating to Québec? Your advisor designs a custom French learning path around your specific outcome — private 1-on-1, small group, or intensive formats available, all online from home.

Step 03

Speak French — fast

Live immersive sessions with native-fluent instructors, from your home in Laval, Longueuil, Brossard or anywhere in Greater Montréal — or in-person downtown if you prefer. Real conversations. Progress tracked every session. Most students reach conversational French in 8–14 weeks.

French Course Formats

French courses that fit your life in Greater Montréal

Whether you live in Saint-Jérôme, Blainville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux or the South Shore — our online classes eliminate the commute. Learn French from home, on your schedule, with the same quality as an in-person class.

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Private Online French

One-on-one live sessions with a dedicated Berlitz instructor, scheduled around your availability — no commute from Laval, Longueuil, Brossard or anywhere in Greater Montréal. Maximum focus, fully personalized programme. Your instructor adapts every session to your goals, your pace, and the situations where French matters most to you.

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Live Online

Group Online French

Small groups of up to 4 students for focused, collaborative learning — from your home anywhere in Greater Montréal. Practice real French conversations with peers, build speaking confidence, and benefit from set schedules that keep your progress on track. No commute, no disruption to your day.

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Fastest Results

Intensive Online French

Need French fast — for a Bill 96 deadline, a new job, or a TEF Canada exam? Our intensive programme delivers maximum progress in minimum time, with multiple live sessions per day, entirely online from home. Most students go from A1 to conversational B1 in 8–10 weeks.

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Exam & Compliance

TEF Canada, TEFAQ & Bill 96

Targeted preparation for TEF Canada, TEFAQ, TCF-Québec, Francisation-Québec, and Bill 96 workplace compliance — delivered entirely online from anywhere in Greater Montréal. Your instructor knows exactly where candidates lose points and focuses on the skills that move your score. Built around your exam date and your current level.

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Downtown Montréal

In-Person French Classes

Prefer a classroom setting? Our centre at 1470 Peel Street, Suite 316, is accessible by metro (McGill station, Green Line). 8 modern air-conditioned classrooms, private or small group classes, complimentary coffee and tea. The ideal option if you're already heading downtown for work.

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Not sure which French format?

Tell us your goal — immigration, work, exams, or daily life — and a Berlitz advisor will recommend the exact programme and timeline for your situation. Online or in-person, whatever works best for you. Free, no obligation.

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Chris — Berlitz French student Greater Montreal
Real Berlitz student
Student Story · Laval, QC
★★★★★

I'd been in Laval for three years and my French was holding me back at work. Commuting downtown for evening classes after a full day wasn't realistic. With Berlitz online I did every session from my kitchen table. Fourteen weeks later I was running meetings in French. No commute. No excuses left.

Chris Henderson Project Manager · Laval, QC
French level A2 → B2
Duration 14 weeks
FAQ

French courses in Greater Montréal — your questions answered

Everything you need to know before booking your free French consultation with Berlitz.

I'm in Laval, Longueuil or the suburbs — can I take French classes without commuting downtown?
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Yes — that's exactly what our live online classes are for. Whether you're in Laval, Longueuil, Terrebonne, Brossard, Repentigny, Saint-Jérôme, Blainville, Mirabel, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, or anywhere else in Greater Montréal, you attend live sessions with a certified Berlitz instructor directly from your home or office. Same method, same results — no commute to downtown required.

Do I need prior French to start?
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Not at all. We welcome complete beginners (A1) through to advanced speakers (C1+). During your free consultation call, a Berlitz advisor will assess your current level through conversation and recommend the right starting point. Whether you've never studied French or want to sharpen professional-level fluency, your programme starts exactly where you are.

Can Berlitz help me prepare for TEF Canada, TEFAQ, or Bill 96 online?
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Yes — this is one of our most requested programmes in Greater Montréal. We offer targeted preparation for TEF Canada, TEFAQ, TCF-Québec, Francisation-Québec, and Bill 96 workplace compliance, delivered entirely online. Your instructor knows the exam formats and marking criteria inside out, and focuses on the areas where candidates lose points. Available from any suburb, on a schedule built around your exam date.

How long does it take to become conversational in French?
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With our intensive online programme (multiple sessions per day), most students reach working A2 in 3–4 weeks and conversational B1 within 8–10 weeks. With regular online sessions (approx. 4 h/week), A2 typically takes 10–12 weeks and B1 around 20–25 weeks. Private one-on-one sessions can significantly cut these timelines. Your advisor will give you a realistic estimate based on your starting level and goals.

Is in-person available if I prefer a classroom setting?
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Yes. Our centre at 1470 Peel Street, Suite 316, in downtown Montréal is accessible by metro from McGill station (Green Line). If you already commute downtown for work or prefer to combine online and in-person sessions, that's entirely possible. Your advisor can help you design the hybrid approach that works best for your schedule and location.

Is the consultation really free? What does it involve?
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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 preferred format. They'll recommend the right programme, pace, and format. You only enrol if it feels right. No pressure, no upsell.

Can I get employer or government funding for French courses?
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Yes. Berlitz is a recognised training provider in Québec. We regularly work with employer training budgets, Services Québec grants, and MIFI programmes for eligible newcomers — whether you take your classes online or in-person. Your advisor will explain which funding options apply to your situation during your free consultation.

French courses · Greater Montréal · Online & In-Person

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, work, exams, or everyday life. From home, no commute. No obligation, ever.

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Online from home — no commute
TEF Canada & TEFAQ prep
Bill 96 programmes available
Funding options available