Ten Progressive Levels
Advance through a structured pathway from introductory French at A1.1 to advanced proficiency at C1.2.
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Build practical French skills through interactive classes designed to help you communicate confidently in everyday, academic, social, and professional environments.Progress through ten structured levels, from beginner A1.1 to advanced C1.2, and begin at the level that matches your current French ability.
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Program overview
Everything you need to know before joining Cornerstone’s French as a Second Language pathway.
Levels
10
Range
A1.1–C1.2
Weekly hours
16 hrs
Study load
Monday - Friday
| Program | French as a Second Language |
|---|---|
| Study format | In Class or Distance |
| Duration | Variable |
| Credential | Certificate |
| Placement test | Required |
| Next intake | To Be Announced |
Introduction
Whether you are learning French for the first time or building advanced language proficiency, Cornerstone’s French as a Second Language program offers a structured pathway to help you move forward.
Skill development
Students develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary through practical lessons and guided activities.
Levels & placement
The program includes ten levels aligned from A1.1 to C1.2. Before beginning classes, every student completes the Cornerstone FSL Placement Test to determine the most appropriate starting level.
Study format
Choose a study format that supports your learning needs and availability.
Attend face-to-face French classes at one of Cornerstone’s approved Vancouver locations and learn in an interactive classroom environment.
Why Cornerstone
A Clear Path from Beginner to Advanced French
Advance through a structured pathway from introductory French at A1.1 to advanced proficiency at C1.2.
Develop language skills for everyday conversations, travel, education, social interactions, and professional environments.
Complete the FSL Placement Test before starting so you can begin at the level that best reflects your current ability.
Study in class or by distance, depending on the schedule and delivery options available for your assigned level.
Program levels
The FSL program includes ten progressive options. Students are placed into the appropriate level based on their placement test results.
Placement test
All students must complete the Cornerstone FSL Placement Test before being assigned to a class.
The assessment helps the academic team evaluate the student’s current French proficiency and identify the most appropriate starting level.
Students with no previous French experience may begin at A1.1. Students who have previously studied French will be placed according to their demonstrated proficiency.
The placement test may evaluate areas such as:
Curriculum focus
Throughout the program, students develop the four essential areas of language learning.
Parler
Participate in conversations, express opinions, ask questions, and communicate in everyday and professional situations.
Écouter
Understand spoken French in conversations, instructions, presentations, and common real-life situations.
Lire
Read and understand messages, articles, instructions, workplace materials, and increasingly complex texts.
Écrire
Develop clear written communication using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, structure, and tone.
Students will also improve their pronunciation, cultural awareness, confidence, and ability to communicate with French speakers in different contexts.
Admissions
No previous knowledge of French is required for students entering Level A1.1. Applicants seeking entry into a higher level must demonstrate the required French proficiency through the placement assessment.
Complete Cornerstone’s program application and enrolment process.
Complete the Cornerstone FSL Placement Test before being assigned to a level.
Provide the identification and enrolment documentation requested by the college.
Schedule
Weekday evenings, Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 8:45 pm and Friday 5:30 – 8:30 pm, for 16 hours of weekly French instruction.
Weekly instruction
16 hours per week
Program type
Tuition & fees
All amounts are listed in Canadian dollars.
Domestic Students
CAD $1,400
International Students
CAD $1,800
PTIRU classification
The ten FSL options may appear under two PTIRU program classifications. The classification that applies to a student depends on the total tuition and duration included in a single enrolment contract.
A student is enrolled in French as a Second Language (Approved) when one or several FSL levels included in a single enrolment contract result in:
Career relevance
French communication skills may support students interested in working in bilingual or French-speaking environments.
This program focuses on French language development. It does not provide professional certification or prepare students for one specific regulated occupation.
The French as a Second Language program does not lead directly to certification or licensing in a regulated career occupation.
Therefore, no occupational regulator link applies to this program.
Completion of the program does not guarantee employment, professional licensing, or eligibility for a particular occupation.
French may be useful in areas such as:
Campuses
In-class delivery may be offered at the following approved Cornerstone locations:
The campus used for each class will depend on level availability, schedule, and intake demand.
Waiting list
The official FSL intake date has not yet been announced. Cornerstone is currently building a waiting list and assessing prospective students’ French proficiency levels.
Join the waiting list to receive:
Explore common questions about Cornerstone’s French as a Second Language program.
Next step
Take the first step toward communicating confidently in French. Join Cornerstone’s FSL waiting list and receive the latest information about placement testing, available levels, schedules, and upcoming intake dates.
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a year ago
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a year ago
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a year ago
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Regulatory Information
Students whose enrolment remains below both the applicable tuition and duration thresholds may be enrolled in French as a Second Language (Approval Not Required).
French as a Second Language (Approved)
French as a Second Language (Approved) was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
French as a Second Language (Approval Not Required)
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIRU did not review this program.
The regulatory classification applicable to each student will be identified in the student’s enrolment contract.
Program approval
French as a Second Language (Approved) was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
The regulatory classification that applies to each student is determined by the total tuition and duration included in the student’s enrolment contract.
Participate in instructor-led French classes through the distance delivery option when available.
Delivery options, schedules, and campus availability may vary by intake and level.
Study French weekday evenings for 16 hours per week — Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 8:45 pm and Friday 5:30 – 8:30 pm — while maintaining flexibility for other commitments.
Learn in an inclusive college environment alongside students from different countries and backgrounds.
After completing the placement test, prospective students can join the waiting list to receive information about available levels, schedules, and upcoming intake dates.
Meet any additional requirements identified in the applicable student enrolment contract.
Begin at the level determined by the placement assessment.
Monday - Friday
Duration
Variable, depending on the number of levels included in the student’s enrolment contract
Available levels
A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2, C1.1 and C1.2
Delivery methods
In Class and Distance
Next intake
To Be Announced
Class schedule
Monday – Thursday 5:30 – 8:45 pm, Friday 5:30 – 8:30 pm
The final tuition and related fees will depend on the number of FSL levels included in the student’s enrolment contract.
The applicable tuition, registration fee, material fee, program duration, start date, and regulatory classification will be clearly identified before the student signs the enrolment contract.
Fees are subject to Cornerstone’s applicable tuition refund policy.
French as a Second Language (Approved) was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
A student may be enrolled in French as a Second Language (Approval Not Required) when the FSL options included in the enrolment contract remain below both regulatory thresholds:
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIRU did not review this program.
The applicable program title and classification will be identified in the student’s enrolment contract.
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