Program snapshot

Top 7 reasons to study French at Dalhousie:

  1. Size: Largest French program in an anglophone university east of Quebec.
  2. Diversity: Faculty come from francophone regions in Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
  3. Choice: Courses connect you to a global culture and literature of la francophonie.
  4. Small class sizes: Averaging 30 students or less, we create a socially active, tight-knit community.
  5. Travel: Students say our study abroad programs in France and Senegal are life-changing.
  6. Strong linguistics stream: Improves teaching and translation skills.
  7. Career prospects: Fluency in both of Canada’s official languages opens doors in the job market.

What will I learn?

French co-op study group shot

FREN 2002.03 Spoken French's service learning program places you in a francophone work environment.

Study abroad

Study Abroad in Dijon

Immerse yourself in French language and francophone culture: Spend a year in Dijon, France.