While Quebec City offers a range of courses, you’ll definitely want to consider taking French-language courses here. The classes offer opportunities for you to explore the city and surrounding area on excursions as well as speaking with the locals and helping the community.
Popular subjects to study. The programs in Quebec City revolve mainly around liberal arts subjects, such as foreign languages, humanities, and arts. The majority of the programs offer French, as you can immerse yourself in the language here among the locals. Homestays with private homes can offer foreign students in Quebec an intense language immersion experience that will quickly speed up their mastery of French.
Short term and summer vs. long term programs. You could choose to take language camps or short-term courses in the summer to get a taste of French (or brush up on it) as well as earn a few extra credits. You could also choose to take seasonal (fall, spring) or full academic year courses to become more fluent in French and gain a better understanding of Quebec’s culture and the French Canadian identity.
Attending universities vs. other program types. Students have several options when it comes to their study abroad provider: They could study abroad in Quebec through their own university, through the University Laval or other Canadian higher institutions, or they could take courses through an outside program provider. It’s recommended to consult advisors in your university’s international education center to help you determine which program offers the course options and resources that best suit your needs.