Language classes -
offered in person and online
In the next session a number of our classes will be offered at the Centre, others will be offered on the Zoom platform, and in some schedules, both options will exist.
Notice for French and English classes: Please note that we have seen an increase in demand for our classes lately, and as our space is limited we are not able to guarantee a place to everyone on their first time pre-registering.
Some people will end up on a waiting list. Those who end up on the waiting list will gain priority when applying for the next session two months later.
The number of places available on this waiting list is also limited; those who do not obtain a place on the waiting list will have to try the pre-registration process again as a new student the following session.
Who has priority?
Each new session we give registration priority in the following order:
1. Students who were registered in the last session and are continuing to the next level
2. Those who were on the waiting list last session
3. Former students who want to continue but were not registered in the lower level last session
4. New students have access to the remaining spots.
Typically there will be space for new students in almost every course – even though this group is only given 4th priority – but the overall demand can easily exceed the number of available spaces, especially in the most popular time slots (particularly the evening classes for levels 1, 2 and 3).
Details for in-person classes
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Maximum number of students varies depending on classroom capacity
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3-hour classes, with at least one break
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Student manual is included and will be provided during the first class
Details for online classes
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12 students maximum per class
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2.5-hour classes, with at least one break
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Use of the Zoom platform - all the information you need to get started will be communicated to you
Technical requirements for using Zoom
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The use of a computer/laptop is strongly recommended. If you don't have one, you can use a tablet or cell phone, but this is not recommended as these can present technical challenges.
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You will need a high-speed internet connection, a camera and a microphone (if you use a laptop, the camera and microphone are normally integrated).
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You must have a web browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended). Avoid using Internet Explorer.
For the session beginning July 4, 2023 :
For the session beginning January 16, 2023 :
Registration for the French and English classes will open on February 28th. The next session will start on March 14th.
French and English
Registration is now closed for French and English courses.
We will publish the registration dates for the next session very soon!
Spanish and Portuguese
It is still possible to register for Spanish and Portuguese courses for the current session.
Registration is now closed for the current session.
We will publish the registration dates for next session very soon!
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If you have already taken a course at the House of Friendship in the same league that you want to study now :
If you've been on a waiting list in the last 12 months :
If you are a new student at the Maison de l'amitié for the language you want to study
If you have already taken a course at the Maison de l'amitié in the same language that you want to study now :
1. Fill out an online pre-registration form starting Tuesday, June 20th.
We will process your application within 3-4 working days.
It is strongly recommended that you fill out the form before June 22nd to keep your priority as a former student.
It may still be possible to register after this date, but space will become more limited.
2. After validation, we will send you a link for making the online payment.
Please make your payment by June 28th to hold your spot.
3. You will receive the final confirmation and all details about your course by email in the days that follow.
Please note: it is recommended that you complete the registration process using a PC or laptop; sometimes there are problems with the mobile version of the site.
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Come back here to pre-register starting June 20th!
Come back here to pre-register starting April 25.
The form should be available around 4:30pm today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Registration is now closed for the current session.
The registration dates for our next session will be published very soon
If you are a new student at the Maison de l'amitié for the language you want to study :
1. Fill out an online pre-registration form starting Tuesday, June 13th.
2. Take an online written placement test. We will process your application within one week of receiving your placement test. Every new student must take this test - including beginners - before proceeding to the next steps.
3. After processing your request (within about one week) we will invite a number of people to a registration appointment, either in person at the Maison de l'amitié or online on Zoom, whichever you prefer. These appointments will take place starting June 22nd during fixed time slots.
The number of appointments available is limited for each level. If we are unable to give you an appointment, you will have to try again next session (September session), as a *new student* (you will not be on the waiting list). We'll keep your placement test, so you won't have to retake it.
Please note: it is recommended that you complete the registration process using a PC or laptop; sometimes there are problems with the mobile version of the site.
4. During the appointment, we will determine if there is space to register you directly in the schedule of your choice, or put you on a waiting list. We can't guarantee your place in advance, as some groups have priority registration (see above in this page), and we don't know in advance how many of these students will choose the same schedule.
If there is space in the schedule that suits you: we will ask you to pay during the same meeting (by credit card online, or with card or cash in person). You will then receive all the information concerning your course by e-mail.
If there is no space in the schedule that suits you, you will be placed on the waiting list and will benefit from priority registration for the next session, with a simpler registration process.
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Come back here to pre-register starting June 13th!
Come back here to pre-register starting June 13th.
The form should be available around 11:00am today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you've been on a waiting list in the last 4 months:
1. Fill out an online pre-registration form starting Tuesday, June 20th.
We will process your application within 3-4 working days.
It is strongly recommended that you fill out the form before June 22nd to benefit from your priority as someone on the waiting list. It may still be possible to register after this date, but space will become more limited.
2. After validation, we will send you a link for making the online payment.
Please make your payment by June 28th to hold your spot.
3. You will receive the final confirmation and all details about your course by email in the days that follow.
Please note: it is recommended that you complete the registration process using a PC or laptop; sometimes there are problems with the mobile version of the site.
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Come back here to pre-register starting June 20th!
Come back here to pre-register starting April 25.
The form should be available around 4:30pm today. We apologize for any inconvenience.