A complete French immersion in the heart of Montreal
- French weekly stays - from June 8 to August 21, 2026
- 5 days a week (25h total)
- Morning: 3-hour group lessons
- Afternoon: practice with cultural experiences (visits, discoveries, supervised exchanges)
- Homestay: French is available to you all day long, with the option of immersive accommodation
- Evening: live Montreal through its vibrant cultural scene
Explore North America's largest French-speaking city
Bonjour, Montréal!
A city where French is everywhere.
It’s a vibrant metropolis where it’s the language of everyday life. Here you can:
- Order your coffee in French,
- Interact with friendly, open-minded Montrealers
- Experience the language in streets, markets, parks and festivals
- Progress naturally, without translation
A real, human and cultural immersion in the heart of Quebec.
MORNING GROUP LESSONS
Make rapid progress in a collaborative class focused on oral expression and comprehension with a qualified teacher.
The courses are based on authentic documents and oral, written and interactive activities about Quebec and Montreal culture.
PRACTICE WITH CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN THE AFTERNOON
Enjoy cultural experiences around the theme of the morning session. Put your French into practice by discovering the city!
Discover Montreal from every angle: gastronomy, culture, traditions, artists, neighborhoods and local vocabulary.
HOME-STAY ACCOMMODATION
This year, experience French far beyond the classroom. Thanks to our new French host family option, immersion is complete for the duration of your stay: every morning and evening, you share the daily life of a real Montreal family, and the Alliance Française takes over for the rest of the day.
The Alliance Française de Montréal has partnered with Lamimo, a recognized professional in the field of student placement in host families for 30 years. When you register, remember to mention the Alliance Française to your partner to ensure a placement as close as possible to our premises.
UNUSUAL EVENINGS
In summer in Montreal, the city itself becomes a playground: festivals that set the streets ablaze, circus shows, musicals… Let yourself be carried away by a unique cultural program, and experience your immersion outside the classroom.
Montreal, this summer’s French-speaking cultural capital*
- Cirque du Soleil – ECHO
- LES MISÉRABLES – Musical comedy
- Festival les Francos de Montréal
- Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
- Les Feux Loto-Québec (international fireworks)
- Just for Laughs Festival
- Osheaga Festival
- Montréal Pride
*not included in price
Who is our French immersion for?
Learners in language progress
- Levels A1, A2, B1, B2 (CLB 3 to 7)
Passengers
- Giving meaning to your stay
- A true Francophone cultural experience
New arrivals
- Discover Montreal in a dynamic French-speaking community
- Understanding cultural and social codes
International students
- Creating connections
- Rapid progress
- Experience Montreal as more than a tourist
They experienced the French immersion in Montreal in 2025
What the French immersion program includes
- 15 hours of face-to-face group French lessons
- Teaching materials included
- Cultural activities and guided tours
- Accompaniment during tours
- Weekly pass (unlimited metro & bus travel in zone A)
- Friday lunch
Why invest in this immersion?
It’s not just a French course or a classic tourist trip
It’s a :
- a full week of life in French
- accelerated growth
- an outstanding cultural experience
- a useful, concrete and sustainable investment
Frequently Asked Questions
This program is designed for people who want to progress in French while discovering life in Montreal. It is suitable for beginners to intermediate levels, and particularly for those who want to practice French in a real, authentic context.
This program is designed for students who have already reached the A1 level. After you register, we will ask you to provide proof of your language proficiency (Alliance Française certificate, official DELF-DALF transcript, TCF, or TEF) or we will administer a placement test to determine whether you are at the A1, A2, B1, or B2 level.
Every week, you’ll take part in small-group activities: neighborhood tours, museum visits, tastings of Quebec products, cultural workshops… All in French, of course!
Absolutely! Our courses are both relaxed and structured. They’re designed to get you talking as much as possible and to anchor the essential basics of grammar and vocabulary, without becoming academic.
We prefer small groups (6/8 people) to encourage discussion and give everyone a chance to speak.
No, but they’re highly recommended: they’re included in the price, and that’s where the magic happens for natural progress and bonding!
Absolutely! There are three three-week cycles, and each week features different content and excursions.
Unfortunately, no. Appointments are included in the all-inclusive package for the immersion week.
It’s not mandatory, but we strongly recommend that you purchase health and travel insurance before you leave. Medical costs can be very high in Canada and Quebec, even for seemingly minor procedures.
Montreal is a very pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly city, especially since driving can be quite challenging. Therefore, to get to the scheduled tours, you will need to walk and/or take public transportation. Some tours may require standing for a fairly long time.
No, unfortunately, the program is open only to adults in Quebec, meaning those aged 18 and older.
The price includes:
- 15 hours of in-person group French classes
- Course materials
- Activities and tours
- Guided tours
- A weekly metro/bus pass
- Lunch on Friday
Several options are available: the STM’s 747 bus, a taxi, or a ride-hailing service. The AFMTL does not arrange taxi reservations. The trip from Trudeau Airport to downtown takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions.
Do you already have a level certificate from an Alliance Française or an Institut français? Have you received a score report from an official French language exam (TCF, TEF, DELF-DALF, DFP)? In either case, please send them to info@afmtl.ca to confirm your enrollment in the appropriate level.
Si vous n’avez pas d’attestation de niveau, nous vous inviterons à passer un test oral avec un membre de notre équipe.
Usually, group participants get to know each other right from the first day and eat together. There are plenty of options near the Alliance Française: sandwich shops, cafés, bakeries, pizzerias, restaurants serving international cuisine… You’ll have plenty of choices!
On the last day, a meal is organized at the Alliance Française for all the students in the program.
In 2026, dive into the heart of French in Montreal!
- Improve your French with a discovery of Montreal and immersive French sessions.
- Enjoy French sessions adapted to your level in the heart of old Montreal.
- Explore Montreal from every angle, with a different theme every week.
- Experience a true cultural adventure at the Alliance Française de Montréal.
What is the summer program?
June 8 to August 21, 2026
Improve your French
5 days a week (25h total)
Monday to Friday
Morning: 3-hour group lessons (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
Afternoon: practice with 2-hour cultural experiences
Late afternoon: suggestions, favorites, recommendations
Alliance Française, Old Montreal
June 8 to August 21, 2026
Improve your French
5 days a week (25h total)
Monday to Friday
Morning: 3-hour group lessons (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
Afternoon: practice with 2-hour cultural experiences
Late afternoon: suggestions, favorites, recommendations
Alliance Française, Old Montreal
Who is our language immersion for?
- For people looking to progress from level A1 to B2 or 4,5,6,7 according to the CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks).
- For travelers wishing to immerse themselves in language and culture.
- For newcomers who want to experience Montreal in a dynamic community.
- For international students looking for connections and progression.
A typical day on our immersive program this summer in Montreal
Morning apprenticeship
- Take part in lively sessions every morning (Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm) with a qualified teacher.
- Make rapid progress in our collaborative classes focusing on oral expression and comprehension.
- Explore a different theme each week with cultural experiences in the afternoon.
- Perfect your French with documents on Montreal and Quebec adapted to your level (A2/B1 or B2).
Our course topics
- Montreal yesterday and today
- Montréal welcomes the world
- Montreal artist
- Montreal's art of living
Afternoon of cultural exploration
- Visit places based on the theme of the morning session.
- Use your knowledge to discover Montreal.
- Enjoy Montreal's unique and vibrant summer lifestyle.
- Meet a dynamic community.
Our cultural experiences
Our partnerships with iconic venues and local businesses guarantee a complete cultural experience.
Our partners include :
- Theatre Outremont
- Daphne Native Art Center
- Habitat 67
- The MEM
- MAC – Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Sir George-Étienne Cartie Historical Site
A great way to improve your French and experience French immersion in Montreal!
- We offer 36 immersion packages.
- Choose your level from the 2 available: A1, A2, B1or B2.
- Choose your length of immersion from the weeks on offer
- Our prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAN$).
Join Montreal’s French-speaking community
Start by testing your level. The test is reimbursed as soon as you register for a course or workshop. And if you’d like to find out more, come and meet us in the heart of Montreal.
Plan your trip to Montreal!
With home-stay accommodation
This year, experience French far beyond the classroom. Thanks to our new French host family option, immersion is complete for the duration of your stay: every morning and evening, you share the daily life of a real Montreal family, and the Alliance Française takes over for the rest of the day.
The Alliance Française de Montréal has partnered with Lamimo, a recognized professional in the field of student host family placement for 30 years. When you register, remember to mention the Alliance Française to your partner to ensure a placement as close as possible to our premises.
With accommodation selected by Expedia
Terms and conditions: French immersion program – summer 2026 (FR & ENG)
Frequently Asked Questions
This program is designed for people who want to progress in French while discovering life in Montreal. It is suitable for beginners to intermediate levels, and particularly for those who want to practice French in a real, authentic context.
Unfortunately, this program is from A2 level upwards. After your registration, we’ll do a level test to see if you’re at A2/B1 or B2.
Every week, you’ll take part in small-group activities: visits to local neighborhoods, cultural outings, role-playing, discussions over coffee… All in French, of course!
Absolutely! Our courses are both relaxed and structured. They’re designed to get you talking as much as possible and to anchor the essential basics of grammar and vocabulary, without becoming academic.
We prefer small groups (6/8 people) to encourage discussion and give everyone a chance to speak.
Yes, our courses take place in the morning or afternoon, depending on the session. The format is flexible and can be adapted to your schedule.
No, but they’re highly recommended: they’re included in the price, and that’s where the magic happens for natural progress and bonding!
