Fast Track Intensive
Reach NCLC 5 / CEFR B1 in 4.5 months (18 weeks), with the option to upgrade to CEFR B2 through TEF/TCF test preparation.
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French as a Second Language (FSL) — Fast Track Intensive Program
A complete, balanced approach to learning French that puts communication first. The Fast Track Intensive Option moves you from beginner to advanced — reaching CEFR B1 / NCLC 5 in just 4.5 months (18 weeks) — with the option to upgrade to CEFR B2 / NCLC 7 through TCF & TEF test preparation.
4.5 months · 18 weeks
216 contact hours
In-person · Online · Hybrid
Program Highlights
A fast track to confident French
The FSL Program develops the four key skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — in accordance with both NCLC and CEFR guidelines, so you make rapid progress with fluency, confidence, and a real understanding of French culture.
Flexible Schedule
Continuous monthly intake with small class sizes — 4 classes per week, 3 hours per day. In-person, online, or hybrid.
Communication First
A complete, balanced method that builds all four skills together, so you can actually use your French in real life — not just in class.
Recognized & Designated
Earn a Certificate of Completion at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) recognized by IRCC.
French Proficiency Levels
From beginner to expert
The FSL Program runs in three 6-week levels to advanced (CEFR B1 / NCLC 5). An optional Expert level — delivered through our TCF & TEF test-preparation add-on — takes you to CEFR B2 / NCLC 7.
A1
Beginner
NCLC 1–3
Build French from the ground up — pronunciation, core grammar, and everyday vocabulary.
A2
Intermediate
NCLC 4
Handle daily communication, talk about the past, and read and write short texts.
B1
Advanced
NCLC 5
Reach fluency and confidence across all four skills — the FSL completion level.
Add-on
B2
Expert
NCLC 7
Upgrade to expert level with TCF & TEF test preparation for immigration and academics.
Levels & Options
Three levels, one complete pathway
Each level runs for 6 weeks. Complete all three to graduate at CEFR B1 / NCLC 5, then add the optional Expert level to reach CEFR B2 / NCLC 7.
A1
Beginner
Beginner / NCLC 1–3
6 weeks · Absolute beginner — no prior French required.
Learn French pronunciation from the ground up, build core grammar, and develop the vocabulary for greetings, introductions, numbers, time, and your immediate surroundings.
- Pronunciation and phonetics
- Gender and articles (le, la, les)
- Greetings and introductions
- Numbers, dates, and time
- Present tense — regular verbs
- Describing people and places
A2
Intermediate
Intermediate / NCLC 4
6 weeks · Everyday communication and the past tenses.
Build the language for daily life in French: shopping, travel, appointments, and social situations. Talk about the past, read simple texts, and write short messages with confidence.
- Passé composé — past actions
- Imparfait — description in the past
- Vocabulary for shopping and travel
- Negation and question forms
- Reading simple texts and signs
- Writing short messages and emails
B1
Advanced
Advanced / NCLC 5
6 weeks · Fluency and confidence — the FSL graduation level.
Develop all four core skills with equal attention. Express opinions, narrate stories, and handle school and workplace situations with the fluency and confidence that define CEFR B1 / NCLC 5.
- Futur simple and conditionnel présent
- Subjonctif présent — expressing opinion
- Workplace and academic language
- Reading news articles and reports
- Structured oral presentations
- Formal and informal writing registers
Optional Add-on
B2
Expert
Expert / NCLC 7
6 weeks · Optional upgrade via TCF & TEF test preparation.
For students who want to go beyond the FSL program, the optional Expert level upgrades you to CEFR B2 / NCLC 7 — the level recognized for Canadian immigration, academic admission, and professional French — through dedicated TEF Canada and TCF Canada preparation.
- Complex grammar and idiomatic range
- Argumentative and analytical writing
- Native-speed listening comprehension
- NCLC 7 target outcomes
- Full TEF / TCF exam preparation
- Up to 50 CRS bonus points
Program Information
At a glance
Credential
Certificate of Completion
Length
4.5 months (18 weeks)
Total Contact Hours
216 hours
Location
Vancouver, BC
Intake
Monthly (continuous)
Delivery Method
In-class / Online / Hybrid
Application Fee
$200 (Domestic & International)
Tuition Fee
$3,900 (Domestic & International)
Admission Requirements
- Take the MCC English Language Proficiency Test and achieve 60%
- Complete the MCC application and pay tuition fees
Application deadline: 4 weeks prior to the start of classes. Late admission may be possible depending on actual intake capacity.
Fees & Graduation
- Application fee: $200 (Domestic & International)
- Tuition fee: $3,900 (Domestic & International)
- Textbooks and certain administrative fees may apply as per college policy
- Graduation: successfully complete all required courses to upgrade level or graduate
Enroll Today
Start your French journey
Speak with an advisor about your goals and current French level. We'll help you map out the FSL Program and, when you're ready, the optional Test Preparation add-on.
Disclaimer: These programs are currently not approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) and are in the process of being readied for approval. For more information, please reach out to us via our contact email.