French Immersion Programme in Montréal

Experience the beauty, vibrancy and language of Montréal‍

Imagine spending over two weeks surrounded by French language and culture in a city full of history, festivals, colour and sound. Montréal is a place where centuries-old cobblestone streets meet modern street art, where café terraces spill into leafy squares, and where you hear French spoken everywhere — in markets, on metros and in music drifting through the city. This immersive programme is designed for teachers who want something meaningful and unforgettable: the chance to improve their French, build cultural knowledge, and explore a city shaped by old-world charm, Québécois warmth and endless inspiration.

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Course Details

‍Language Circle is partnering  with Université de Montréal to offer an immersive 15-day experience for NZ teachers of French. Participants will engage in daily project-based language lessons and conversation classes, discover the iconic Québécois accent and absorb the cultural heartbeat of Montréal through excursions, festivals and guided visits.

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Workshop Dates

Flights to be confirmed
Registrations open 3 February 2026 and close 21 February 2026

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Eligibility

NZ registered teachers currently teaching French and intending to continue in 2027
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Places are limited to 6 participants, with priority given to teachers of Years 7–10, those engaged with PLD, non-native Québec speakers, and teachers who have not previously attended an immersion trip.

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Travel & Immersion inclusions

What's included:

Not included:

Personal spending + visa (if required)

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‍Why a Montréal immersion strengthens French teaching

‍Immersion allows teachers to step into the language they teach — not as observers, but as participants. Being surrounded by French enriches vocabulary, sharpens listening and deepens cultural awareness in a way that textbooks alone cannot. Montréal offers a uniquely bilingual identity and French-Canadian perspective, giving teachers access to accents, expressions and local knowledge that powerfully shape pedagogy. When teachers return, they bring back authentic stories, new classroom resources, stronger confidence and renewed enthusiasm. Immersion builds lived expertise — and learners feel that difference immediately.

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