Parents
Choosing to provide your child with a bilingual education is an important decision. Whether you are considering enrolling your child in the French Immersion program, or simply looking for information on French-second-language (FSL) learning opportunities, French for Life is proud to support parents of FSL students.
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Opportunities for Students
Full time, remunerated language assistant program for Anglophones, wishing to work in a francophone environment, and vice versa.
Participants support a teacher by leading language activities, in English, in an Elementary, Secondary, or Post-Secondary classroom.
Canadian citizens who have completed at least one year of Post-Secondary studies within the last 10 years.

Remunerated summer work experience program, offering participants the opportunity to work in their second official language.
Students for different regions of Canada move to a new community and create an agenda of activities to learn about each other and their new community. Transportation to and from host community is provided free of charge by VIA Rail.
16 and 17 year old students.

A Visa program that allows Canadians to stay in France for an extended period; Visas usually last up to one year, with certain exceptions.
Professional development for young workers, inter-university exchanges, education related work experiences stages (co-ops in Canada), university vacation work, and work/holiday experiences.
Bilingual individuals 18 to 35 years of age.

Remunerated Guide-Interpreters greet visitors and conduct guided tours while interpreting various themes and presenting interpretative programs to diversified, international clientele. Participants must possess excellent oral communication skills in both English and French.
Bilingual individuals who qualify for the Federal Student Work Experience3 Program.

Remunerated guide-interpreters give guided tours in battlefield terrain and underground tunnels, while providing operational support to visitor's centers on the site of World War 1 memorials in France. Participants have access to shared housing with other guide-interpreters.
Bilingual individuals who can provide written proof of full-time student status and who qualify for the Federal Student Work Experience Program.

Remunerated work experience. Senate Pages are responsible for a variety of activities associated with the legislative process. Participants must complete a training program and work around their class schedule.
Students enrolled in full-time studies at Carleton University, Saint-Paul's University, the University of Ottawa and the Université du Québec.

Remunerated House of Commons' Pages serve the Speaker, Chair Occupants, Members of Parliament and Table Officers in various capacities. Pages work a minimum of 15 hours per week, while completing their first year of studies.
First year students enrolled in full-time studies at Carleton University, Saint-Paul's University, the University of Ottawa and the University of Québec.

The RIJ is an internship which allows participants to undertake a practical work experience, in French, in a member Francophonie country. This unique and rewarding experience will help broaden your understanding of the world, discover new cultures, and acquire new knowledge while developing new skills.
Canadian citizens aged 18 to 30.

Manitoba-Québec Student Exchange Program
Manitoban students are paired with Québec students for a six- month period; three months in Manitoba and three months in Québec. Students live and attend school with their pair during their exchange semester; they receive one credit for completing the program.
French Immersion and strong Basic French students in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

A five-week immersion program for students wishing to enhance their French-language skills. Students attend a college or university in a francophone environment.
Canadian citizens, at least in Grade 11, or studying at the Post- Secondary level; must have been a full time student for one term during the current school year.

OSEF France-Canada invites you to discover France, Belgium or Luxemburg and improve your language skills in French.
Reciprocal homestay summer exchange: Canadian students spend the month of July in France, returning home with their French exchange partners, who in turn spend the month of August in Canada. 11 week exchanges also available.
Participants must be 13 to 17 years of age.

A language school offering French classes to anyone in the world who wishes to learn and experience French in Québec City. A variety of programs are offered.
Students must be at least 18 years of age to enroll at École Québec Monde. It is possible to conditionally accept students who are under 18 years of age with an authorization letter from a parent or guardian.
