English Language Requirements
Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at ƬƵ, you must demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency prior to admission to ƬƵ, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin.
ƬƵ University has this language requirement to ensure that all students will have the opportunity for success in their chosen program. On the following pages you will find information on when proof of proficiency isrequired,not requiredand whereexemptionsmay occur.
Applicants to the DMD Program and DMD Advanced Standing for Foreign Trained Dentists Pathway should click on the 'Prospective Undergraduate Students English Language Proficiency' link.
Prospective Undergraduate Students English Language Proficiency
Prospective Graduate Students English Language Proficiency
French Language Requirements
As dental students, you will be in regular contact with francophone patients in the undergraduate dental clinic and in teaching hospitals. As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, having an intermediate (B2) level of French will be a requirement for admission into the DMD program.
If you are aninternational student, a Black candidate pathway student, or an Indigenous pathway student,you can apply without providing proof of French proficiency. If you are accepted however, you will need to obtain French proficiency by your 3rd year before starting clinic. Please understand that the DMD is a heavy program, and learning French at the same time will be difficult. Therefore, we do not suggest you enroll if you have no knowledge in French.
French-language minimum requirements:
- B2 (mid-intermediate)
For most learners, this is equivalent to completing the 200 (intermediate 2) or even 300 (intermediate 3) level courses at ƬƵ’s School of Continuing Studies. The equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark level is approximately 6 to 8 ( view for an interactive self-assessment of English and French up to level 8); The Common European Framework of Reference level is approximately .
French-language requirement exemption:
- All students who have completed both high school and CEGEP in Quebec (in English or French) will not be required to submit tests or certificates for proof of French-language proficiency. An unofficial copy of proof of high school (transcript or diploma) must be uploaded. The CEGEP transcript is received directly from the Ministry of Education.
- Successfully completed at least 1 year of secondary* or post-secondary study at an institution whose official language of instruction is French.
- Candidates who wrote CASPer (score used for admission to DMD) in French.
*Please note that only full-time studies completed in French will be accepted; French Immersion schools outside of Quebec are not eligible.
Note: All applicants must submit proof of French-language proficiency. Once you have taken one of the French-language proficiency tests outlined below or meet the criteria for French-language exemption as outlined above, you may upload the proof to the Applicant Portal by the application deadline.
French-language proficiency test
Applicants who submit their application by November 1 (University-level DMD) or by March 1 (CEGEP-level Dent-P) who do not meet one of the exemptions listed above must submit a valid French-language proficiency test score. A list of accepted tests is found below.
Candidates who do not complete one of the accepted tests can take two online tests (a followed by an for candidates who passed the first test) offered by ƬƵ University's School of Continuing Studies at their own expense.
What you need to know about the School of Continuing Studies test
- For applicants who choose this option, it is a written test (online).
- It must be taken before the application deadline.
- If you pass the written test, please register for the oral test.
- Test fees: Approximately $45.00 for the written test and $50.00 for the oral test.
- Please note a new written test must be taken prior to each application deadline. The oral test is valid for one calendar year.
Table of accepted tests
Please note that some test scores are only valid for a certain number of years. Refer to your statement of results for more information. Only valid test scores or certifications will be accepted.
Test or Certificate Abbreviation |
Test or Certificate Name |
Test or Certificate Requirements |
DELF B2/DALF |
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SCS |
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OQLF |
(successful completion of written examination) |
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*TCF (family of tests) |
TCF family of tests: Note: Includes (must include the optional Oral expression component), and . |
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*TEF (family of test) |
(pour les études en France) |
TEF family of tests: Note: The oral and written comprehension are mandatory. The oral expression module may be optional for some TEF testing groupings but must be included to be valid for your application to Dental Medicine. Includes , . Note that the TEF Express is not accepted. |
*TFI |
A TFI global score of 605 is equivalent to the B2 level; 785 is equivalent to the C1 level. The TFI does not contain a speaking component. Applicants who submit this test and are short-listed will be invited to complete the oral test through ƬƵ’s School of Continuing Studies. They will be responsible for registering for the oral test. |
*scores are valid for 2 years
Prospective Undergraduate Students French Language Proficiency
For more information about French-language skill development opportunities at ƬƵ:
International and Canadian students pay Quebec fees for credit-French courses: /legaldocuments/canada/frenchcourses and /legaldocuments/exemption/frenchcourses
French courses offered through the French Language Centre and the School of Continuing Studies (non-degree)
- French Language Centre programs: /flc/courses-and-programs
- French Summer Courses (credit): /flc/courses-and-programs/summer-courses
- French for Health Sciences and Social Work (credit, non-credit and free courses): /flc/courses-and-programs/french-health-and-social-work-sector
- French Minor Program (credit): /flc/courses-and-programs/french-minor
- French Summer Courses (non-credit): /continuingstudies/areas-study/scs-french-summer-courses
- French for Professional Communication (credit): /continuingstudies/areas-study/scs-certificate-proficiency-french-professional-communication
- Written French for Workplace Communication (non-credit): /continuingstudies/areas-study/scs-online-certificate-proficiency-written-french-workplace-communication
- French for Healthcare Professionals (non-credit): /continuingstudies/areas-study/scs-french-healthcare-professionals
- Mini-courses offered through the SSMU and PGSS:
- Free cultural and professional French activities and workshops on campus and outside of campus: /flc/experiences
- Minor in Quebec Studies and Community-Engaged Learning (in French): /qcst/programs
- Career and Planning Services (CaPS) Language Learning Guide: /caps/students/prepare/language
- Département des littératures de langue française, de traduction et de création: /litterature/fr/programmes
To know more about what is happening in French at ƬƵ:
Other French learning options
French Immersion Program at Université Laval in Quebec City: /internationalstudents/once-here/summer-french-immersion-program
TEF Canada - TEFaQ Test Preparation Course (non-credit): /continuingstudies/program/tef-canada-tefaq-test-preparation-courses-workshops
-French for Healthcare Professionals, School of Continuing Studies
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-French Medical & Dental Workshopsare offered by the Faculty of Medicine on weekends throughout the duration of the program. These workshops are available to applicants accepted into our undergraduate dental program. Theyoffer fivelevels of conversation French (beginner to high intermediate).
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- The offers six levels of oral and written communication, for “real” beginners to advanced speakers, with daytime classes (10 to 25 hours per week) or evening classes (3 to 6 hours per week) so you can learn or perfect your French.