From Welcome Class to Mainstream Success
Specialized French support for students enrolled in Welcome Classes (classe d’accueil) — building the language skills, academic vocabulary, and confidence needed to integrate fully into Quebec’s school system.
UNDERSTANDING THE SYSTEM
Quebec’s Welcome Class (Classe d’accueil)
A Bridge Into Quebec’s French-Language Schools
Since French is the official language of instruction in Quebec, students who arrive without sufficient French are placed in a Welcome Class — known as classe d’accueil or classe de francisation. These classes are designed to help non-francophone students build the linguistic foundation they need to integrate into a regular French-language classroom.
The program is part of the ILSS framework (Intégration linguistique, scolaire et sociale), which combines intensive French instruction with academic and social integration. Students typically remain in a Welcome Class for around 10 months, with the option to extend up to a second year if more support is needed before transitioning into a mainstream classroom.
Welcome Classes exist at both the elementary and secondary levels — but the experience, expectations, and challenges look quite different at each stage.With years of experience in the industry, our company has established a strong reputation for excellence and reliability. We have a proven track record of delivering outstanding results and have helped countless individuals achieve their dreams. Our commitment to continuous learning and innovation ensures that we stay ahead of the curve and provide the best solutions for our clients. Choose our company and let us be your partner in success.
ELEMENTARY WELCOME CLASS (CLASSE D’ACCUEIL — PRIMAIRE)
For students aged roughly 5 to 12. The focus is on oral communication, basic reading and writing, and an introduction to the routines, values, and culture of Quebec schools. Younger learners often acquire French quickly through immersion, daily interaction with peers, and play-based learning. Many transition into a regular class within one school year.
SECONDARY WELCOME CLASS (CLASSE D’ACCUEIL — SECONDAIRE)
For students aged roughly 12 to 17. The challenge is greater: alongside learning French, students must also develop the academic vocabulary needed for subjects like math, science, history, and geography — taught entirely in French. The window for integration is shorter, the curriculum more demanding, and CEGEP placement is already on the horizon. Targeted support outside the classroom often makes a decisive difference.
WHY EXTRA SUPPORT MATTERS
The Welcome Class is a strong foundation, but classroom time alone is rarely enough — especially at the secondary level. Personalized tutoring helps students close gaps faster, master the vocabulary specific to their grade-level subjects, and build the confidence needed to participate in lessons taught entirely in French.
Our Class Formats
We offer two formats so families can choose the support that best fits their child. Group classes are organized by French level — not by school grade — so students learn alongside peers at a similar stage. Private tutoring offers fully customized one-on-one support.
Basic French Class
– Small Group
A structured weekly group class for students currently in or transitioning out of Welcome Classes. Unlike school grade groupings, our classes are organized by French proficiency level — so each student learns alongside peers at a similar stage of language development. Lessons cover listening, speaking, reading, writing, and the academic vocabulary needed across school subjects.
Private Tutoring
– One-on-One Class
Fully personalized one-on-one support, scheduled around each student’s needs and pace. Sessions can target specific gaps, prepare students for upcoming school assessments, build subject-specific French vocabulary, or accelerate readiness to exit the Welcome Class. Suitable for both elementary and secondary students.
OUR COMMITMENT
What Drives Our Francization Program
We believe every student deserves the chance to thrive in their new school environment. Our work is grounded in a simple conviction: with the right support, the transition through a Welcome Class can become not just a hurdle to clear, but a launchpad into long-term academic and social success.
Our Vision
To be a trusted partner for newcomer families in Quebec — helping every student move beyond the Welcome Class with the language, academic skills, and confidence to succeed in a French-language school and beyond.
Our Mission
To deliver high-quality francization support that combines linguistic rigor with cultural sensitivity, working closely with each student to accelerate their integration into Quebec’s school system while preserving their unique background and strengths.
Our Approach to Francization
Our Francization Course is designed to support students enrolled in Welcome Classes as they transition into regular French-language classrooms — building both everyday and academic French skills for confident, successful integration.
From Welcome Class to Mainstream Classroom
Through targeted instruction, personalized support, and consistent practice, students make steady progress toward exiting Welcome Classes and developing the autonomy needed to succeed across all subjects in French.
Our approach helps students adapt more efficiently, gain confidence, and achieve meaningful academic integration — whether they are preparing to move into a regular elementary class or to keep pace with the demands of a French-language secondary school.
Structured Language Development Across All Four Skills
Led by experienced educators with a strong understanding of francization pathways and curriculum expectations, our courses emphasize structured language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Particular attention is given to academic vocabulary and subject-specific language, allowing students to follow and participate in lessons taught entirely in French — not only in French class, but across math, science, history, and geography as well.
