Francophone History and Cultures
Francophone History and Cultures details the history of France from its foundations to the present day, and explores the various reasons why France and the French language still influence the world today.
The course also highlights French-speaking countries, regions and communities around the world, reflecting the universal nature of the French language.
Finally, the program examines the future of the French language and culture in the centuries to come.
Grammar: The grammatical prerequisite for this program is Advanced 1 or higher, which means review of all tenses (with a special emphasis on the past tense), as well as other points such as compound relative pronouns, certain prepositional phrases, tense conjunctions, and real and unreal hypotheses.
In this course, sensitive topics such as slavery and colonization will be discussed. You will be notified one week before each relevant class so that you can choose if you would like to attend that specific discussion. In this case, this absence won’t be counted towards your overall attendance. Please see the course plan below to have an idea of the topics that will be discussed in the course.
This 10-week program is offered four times throughout the year.
You can find the schedule for the next session below. Classes will take place online via Microsoft Teams. You will need to have a working microphone for the course. A camera is optional, though encouraged, as it provides a more in-person feel to the class.
The program consists of 2 hours and 15 minutes of weekly classes. Students are granted a certificate upon satisfactory completion of each 10-week program.
Please note that if there is a holiday during the session, there will be no classes on that day. To make up for those classes, there will be a make-up class at the end of the session and/or 15 minutes will be added to each class starting with the second class of the session.
Students who are registering for the first time or who have not attended either of the previous two sessions must complete an assessment of their French skills. The assessment is divided into a written component that students can complete online and, after that, students can book an appointment for a quick oral assessment here.
Course Plan
| Week | Subject |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Discovering the origins of the French language |
| Week 2 | Knowing France during the Middle Ages |
| Week 3 | Talking about Renaissance and the beginning of colonization |
| Week 4 | Understanding how the French language spread out in the world |
| Week 5 | Knowing France during the Revolution era and understanding its culture |
| Week 6 | Understanding the decolonization process that followed the World Wars |
| Week 7 | Knowing the situation of the French language in the Americas |
| Week 8 | Knowing the situation of the French language in Africa |
| Week 9 | Knowing the situation of the French language in Asia and Oceania |
| Week 10 | Imagining the future of the French language |
The course plan is flexible and could be modified during the session without prior notice.
At a glance
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Registration Notes:
Registration
Please Note
Registration for the session is on a first come, first served basis. Your application must be complete for it to be processed fully. If your application is not complete, there will be delays in processing it, which may result in you not obtaining a spot in the session, even if you already paid for the course. To ensure that your application is processed correctly, you must complete the placement test (both the written and oral components) prior to registering in the session, so that you know which level you can register for.
If you register before having completed both parts of the test, and you aren’t able to complete the test before the session starts, resulting in not having a placement in time, then we will cancel your registration and reimburse you the tuition fee, with a $20 administrative fee.
The assessment is divided into a written component that students can complete online here and, after that, students can book an appointment for a quick oral assessment here.
Please note that test times do fill up quickly.
Your registration in the session is only confirmed once you have received an email with the subject line “Confirmation of your registration – {Level} – {Day} – {Time} – Online”.
Attendance Policy
Students are allowed to miss as many as 3 classes per session. If you miss more than 3, a one-time only make-up class, in a course of the same or a similar level, can be offered. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of how many classes they have missed.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your registration, with a $20 administration fee, until 9 a.m. on the second Monday of the session. After that date, we will not accept cancellations.
Holidays
There will be no class on Tuesday, July 1, Monday, August 4 or Monday, September 1. To make up for the Tuesday class, 15 minutes will be added to each Tuesday class. To make up for the Monday classes, 15 minutes will be added to each Monday class, and there will be an additional class on September 8th. Any additional make-up classes will take place between September 8 and 19.
Seniors' Discount
Seniors age 60+ can receive a 50% rebate on course registrations. Please contact us to receive a coupon code that you can use at checkout to get your rebate.
- Registration Start: 2025-05-26 09:00
- Registration End: 2025-06-30 23:59
- Program: Part-Time program
- Session: Summer 2025
- Dates: June 30 to September 5
- Location: Online
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Details:
10-week part-time program.
Classes are 2.25 hours long.
22.5 hours of training – once a week. -
Cost:
Early registration: $215
Late registration: $230Last day to benefit from the early registration fee is June 25, 2025.
There is a $20 administrative fee for cancellations between May 26 and July 7, 2025. After July 7, there will be no refund.
- List Name: Francophone History and Cultures
- Course Type: Online
- Image Class: pos-50-90
Registration
Please Note
Registration for the session is on a first come, first served basis. Your application must be complete for it to be processed fully. If your application is not complete, there will be delays in processing it, which may result in you not obtaining a spot in the session, even if you already paid for the course. To ensure that your application is processed correctly, you must complete the placement test (both the written and oral components) prior to registering in the session, so that you know which level you can register for.
If you register before having completed both parts of the test, and you aren’t able to complete the test before the session starts, resulting in not having a placement in time, then we will cancel your registration and reimburse you the tuition fee, with a $20 administrative fee.
The assessment is divided into a written component that students can complete online here and, after that, students can book an appointment for a quick oral assessment here.
Please note that test times do fill up quickly.
Your registration in the session is only confirmed once you have received an email with the subject line “Confirmation of your registration – {Level} – {Day} – {Time} – Online”.
Attendance Policy
Students are allowed to miss as many as 3 classes per session. If you miss more than 3, a one-time only make-up class, in a course of the same or a similar level, can be offered. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of how many classes they have missed.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your registration, with a $20 administration fee, until 9 a.m. on the second Monday of the session. After that date, we will not accept cancellations.
Holidays
There will be no class on Tuesday, July 1, Monday, August 4 or Monday, September 1. To make up for the Tuesday class, 15 minutes will be added to each Tuesday class. To make up for the Monday classes, 15 minutes will be added to each Monday class, and there will be an additional class on September 8th. Any additional make-up classes will take place between September 8 and 19.
Seniors' Discount
Seniors age 60+ can receive a 50% rebate on course registrations. Please contact us to receive a coupon code that you can use at checkout to get your rebate.
FAQ
Are your courses open to anyone? Are there prerequisites?
For all French as a Second Language classes, you must first complete a French Language aptitude assessment.
Do I have to take a test before enrolling in a course?
Yes, for all French as a Second Language courses, passing a French aptitude assessment is required in order to enrol.
Will I earn a French certificate?
Yes, we have certificates for all completed French as a Second Language courses. Please note that good attendance is a mandatory requirement for completion.
Do you offer accreditation as well?
Yes, we’ve recently added a micro-credentialled course to our course list, and plan to add more in the future. Please keep checking this site. Or if you’d like to partner with us to create an accreditation, please contact us.
Can I take part-time classes or even full-time classes?
Yes, we offer both part-time and full-time course options. We also offer tutorials.
When is the deadline to register? How do I register? Can I pay online?
For most courses that we offer, you can now register and pay online.
Who should I contact for more information?
Contact us with your questions, or reach out to a member of our team directly to get more information on the course you are interested in.
How will I know if I have been accepted?
Upon registration, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.
What happens if a class is cancelled?
You will be informed by email if a class is cancelled.
What happens if I have to miss a class?
Please let your teacher know in advance if possible, and they can ensure you don’t miss any important course material.
What happens if I need to cancel after registering?
For all courses, you will have a very limited window for cancellation. Please check the individual requirements of your course, as our cancellation deadlines are final.
Do you offer classes in English?
Yes we do.
Are you hiring?
We hire throughout the year, depending upon need. Some of our former students now work with us. We encourage anyone with a good French or teaching background interested in working with us to
