French courses for adults. Preparation for the TCF Canada.
The Academy teaches French to adults in Vancouver. It offers six levels, A1 to C2. Classes are small, and each level costs $497 CAD. Teachers mark all speaking and writing.
250+
learners taught
4+
cohorts a year
6
levels, A1 to C2
$497
CAD per level, the same at every level
Find your level
The Academy offers six levels at one fee of $497 CAD each. If you are unsure, request the free level check.
How enrolment works
- 1
Check your level
Request the free level check. The Academy replies with a starting level.
- 2
Enrol
Pay online for your level, or send an enrolment request first.
- 3
Attend live classes
Classes run in small groups. The teacher marks each student's work.
- 4
Sit the TCF
Book the test at a test centre once you feel ready.
We train all four skills
The TCF Canada has four tests. Students practise listening, reading, speaking, and writing at all levels. Timed practice in the TCF Canada format starts at B1.
Listening
Students listen to real speech at natural speed, guided by a teacher. From B1, they answer questions against the clock, as the TCF Canada requires.
Reading
Students read notices, emails, and articles. Teachers show them how to locate an answer and deal with an unknown word. From B1, reading is done against the clock, as in the TCF Canada.
Speaking
Students rehearse the three speaking tasks with a teacher, who gives plain comments. From B1, the tasks follow the TCF Canada format.
Writing
The teacher marks each text and shows how to improve it. From B1, students write three texts in one hour, as in the TCF Canada.
Who the courses serve
- Permanent residence
- The courses prepare students for the French that a Canadian application may ask for.
- Citizenship
- Students work toward the French level that their application needs.
- Québec immigration
- The courses prepare students for the French test named in Québec programs.
- Work and study
- Students gain French for the classroom, the workplace, and daily life.
Included in the fee
- Live classes in a small group
- A teacher who marks each student's speaking and writing
- Written and spoken comments after every task
- One fee for all six levels
Timed practice in the TCF Canada format starts at B1.
Free resources
Guides, tools, and a directory of exam centres. No account is needed.
Guides
Tools
Exam centres
A list of Vancouver centres that hold the TCF, the TEF, and the DELF. Each entry shows the address, the price, and the page the fact came from.
Teaching positions
The Academy recruits French teachers and speaking and writing coaches. Staff teach small groups of adults and mark exam-style tasks.
Questions and answers
How do I choose a level?
Request the free level check. A teacher reads your answers and names the level that suits you. Students who know their level may enrol at once.
What is the fee?
The fee is $497 CAD per level. It is the same from A1 to C2.
Can complete beginners enrol?
Yes. The Academy offers every level, from A1 to C2.
Must I take a course before the TCF?
No. A course is optional. It gives practice in the four skills and teacher comments on speaking and writing.
Where is the TCF held?
The TCF is held at a test centre, not at the Academy. The directory on this site lists the Vancouver centres with prices and sources.
Begin with the free level check
Describe your French in the form. The Academy replies with a suitable level.