French Studies develops your abilities in the language while increasing your awareness of French, French-Canadian, and francophone literatures and cultures.
The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is committed to teaching and research in the areas of:
French language, literature, and culture so that you can gain knowledge and experience in a language that is at the centre of many cultural domains, from food to philosophy.
Mount Allison University offers an extensive French Studies program with a variety of language, literature, and culture courses.
First and second-year courses provide the opportunity to establish a sound foundation in written and oral French.
The study of grammar at these levels is reinforced in the language laboratory or tutorial groups.
Upper-year courses are specifically intended to refine your command of spoken and written French, while other courses examine the various areas of French and French-Canadian literatures and cultures as well as theories of literary criticism.
Most courses in the French curriculum are generally delivered in French, while some culture courses are taught in English.
There is a minimum standard of competency in French required for certain courses.
The placement of students in their first French course will be decided on the basis of a French Language Skills Assessment.
French Studies is available as:
Experiential learning opportunities are offered in every degree.
$30,630
Cost of living | 1 person | $6,000 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,420 |
Tuition | 1 person | $20,210 |
DUOLINGO English Test: 110
If you meet Mount Allison's academic requirements, but don't meet our English proficiency requirements, you may be offered conditional admission.
If you're offered conditional admission, you can enroll in one of our English pathway programs designed for students who need extra time and training to meet our English proficiency requirements, and who would like to benefit from additional transition time and academic preparation before full-time study.
There are two program options to help you meet the requirements, depending on your level of English:
Once you successfully complete one of Mount Allison's English language programs, you will get unconditional admission to Mount Allison (if you meet our academic requirements). No additional TOEFL or IELTS tests will be required.
Program | Dates | TOEFL | IELTS | Duolingo | Fees (CAD) |
English Summer Pathway Program | May 24-Aug. 12, 2022 (12 weeks) | TOEFL 60
| IELTS 5.5
| Duolingo 90
| $4,657 |
June 20-Aug. 12, 2022 (8 weeks) | TOEFL 80
| IELTS 6.0
| Duolingo 100
| $3,266 | |
July 18-Aug. 12, 2022 (4 weeks) | TOEFL 87
| IELTS 6.5
| Duolingo 110
| $1,936 | |
English Academic Bridging Program (EAB) | The EAB program is a two-term (fall and winter) program offered during the academic year. | TOEFL 80
| IELTS 6.0
| Duolingo 100
|
Regular admission: To be considered for admission, a minimum final grade of 65% or the equivalent is required in all university-preparatory courses reviewed.
Early admission: Applicants may be considered for early admission based on their final grade 11 transcripts. A minimum admissions average of 80% is required for consideration.
China requirements:
Students studying at vocational/technical high schools may be considered if they have strong grades and their educational background is relevant to their intended field of study.
India requirements:
Iran requirements:
Please include Grade 11 and 12 transcripts with your application.
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