Académie Linguistique CharlemagneMontreal, Canada
French courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Montreal.
Location: The school is situated in the Quartier Latin/Plateau-Mont-Royal, between Saint-Denis and Berri streets, in the heart of downtown Montreal.
- The language school Académie Linguistique Charlemagne was founded in Montreal, Canada in 2005.
- Tax registration ID: 1216441377
French Courses
General Language
Intensive (25)
French or English Writing Skills (FRAe30/ENGe30)
Part-Time French or English (FRA10/ENG10)
Semi-Intensive (15)
French & Culture 50+ (FRACULT15)
Evening Course (06)
Junior
Summer Camp for Teens (13 - 17 years)
Private
Individual (CIND)
Business
Business French or English (CFA06/EBC06)
Professional French or English (CFP06/EPC06)
Standard Group + Business Individual Combination (25+5)
Juridical French or English (CFJ06/ELC06)
Scientific and technical French or English (CFST06/ESTC06)
Secretarial French or English (CFS06/ESC06)
Tourism and Hotel French or English (CFTH06/ETHC06)
Exam Preparation
TFI Exam Preparation Course (TFEX60)
TCF Exam Preparation Course (TCEX60)
TEFAQ Preparation Course
Information for all courses offered by Académie Linguistique Charlemagne
Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25-165 C$ per course level.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
Lessons needed per French language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Académie Linguistique Charlemagne
Accreditations and Quality seals
ETS Canada, ETS International
French teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Académie Linguistique Charlemagne and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 6Number of public PC workstations: 24Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 120
Throughout the year: 90
Junior courses - In summer: 60
Minimum age of students
17 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 10
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL).
More information about airports around Montreal and how to get from the airport to Montreal on your own here on our Montreal page.
Visa Documents
You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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Student opinions about Académie Linguistique Charlemagne, Montreal
Scott
36 years“The teachers are excellent. They build on what students already know and encourage conversation in an informal, light-hearted and friendly manner. Teaching materials and methods focus on real-life scenarios rather than more traditional methods, so students build confidence quickly.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments Thank you!
Course: Intensive French or English (FRA 25/ENG25) - 1 week
20. Dec. 2010
Sergio
20 years“Teachers were caring and close to each student. As the school is very small, everyone knows everyone (around 30 students), they monitor your learning process, its like a family.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss We rented a flat in cristoph street, it's an area where they rent houses to tourists, really close to the school and the city centre.
My classmates told me that the homestays are about 30 minutes (public transportation) away from the school so, if you go with another person at least, I would really recommend you to rent a flat or go to a hostel and look for it once you are there. There are many ads there and it maybe cheaper to rent once you arrive, and you also see the place beforehand.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments Tips:
-Go to Ney York (7 hours by bus)
-Niagara falls (near Toronto)- 7 hours by bus but INCREDIBLE!
-party and beer in St.Laurent and St.Denis
-If you drink of smoke, bear in mind that, over there, it is very expensive. Buy it on the Duty Free instead.
-Metro is expensive, rent a bike (28 CAN$ per month), cross Jacques Cartier bridge and visit the islands, around Gilles Villeneuve,is free and incredible.
Enjoy your stay, buy jeans and pressies and at the dollarama!
Course: Semi - Intensive French (FRA15) - 3 weeks
3. Aug. 2010
Shana
28 years“Small class size (individualized attention), excellent and personable professors, students from varying nationalities and backgrounds”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss For the full-day program, bring a lunch.
There are lots of cafes and restaurants nearby but not much time to buy and eat lunch between classes. I brought a sandwich and ate in the Parc Saint-Louis.
Speak the target language with your fellow students, and try to make plans with them outside of class.
Plan to carry your books to and from class every day.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Homestay
5.0
Other comments I'm not sure I was placed in the best level to suit my needs, but due to the small class sizes and great professors, everyone is challenged at the appropriate level.
The facilities were great, but the computer lab and wifi were not available the week I was there. Unless you have a smartphone with an international data plan, make sure you map out your day before you leave the house in the morning.
Course: Intensive (25) - 1 week
22. Jul. 2013
Natalia
28 years“Everything, but mostly the teachers, they were well prepared and they spoke only in french with the students. I learn a great deal.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss come prepare to practice your french instead of expecting to learn it there, it goes a little to fast if you are only there for few weeks.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay
2.0
Course: Intensive French or English (FRA 25/ENG25) - 2 weeks
25. Aug. 2010
Lorena
23 years“In general everything was very organized and both the teachers and the headmistress were really gentle and helpful”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay
5.0
Other comments for me living in montreal has been one of the best experiences in my life!
Course: Semi - Intensive French - 16 weeks
31. Jul. 2009
Stuart
21 years“Small classes helped me improve my French quickly and making some great friends.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Stay in a host family!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
2.0
Homestay
5.0
Course: Semi - Intensive French or English (FRA15/ENG15) - 8 weeks
2. Sep. 2009
Bianca
38 years“In the first two months I had a great teacher (Ines). She was soooo patient.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss It is very easy to find an apartment in Montreal.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
2.0
Social activities
1.0
Course: Semi - Intensive French or English (FRA15/ENG15) - 16 weeks
8. May. 2012
Stefanie
18 years“The teachers are all very friendly and cater to the individual questions.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The school is centrally located and well worth it after school directly to see the city.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
1.0
Other comments There were no activities and the classrooms were cold.
Course: Semi-Intensive (FRA) + Intensive (FRA) + Standarg & Business (ENG) - 10 weeks
23. Sep. 2014
Ricardo Leon
26 years“Each student is monitored individually, competent teachers.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Course: Intensive French (FRA 25) - 3 weeks
17. Aug. 2010
Sarah
23 years“Small groups, so the classes were adapted to each student.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
2.0
Homestay
4.0
Other comments The activity program was very poor and the staff couldn't give much information about the surrounding/leisure activities - in need of improvement!
Course: Standard Group and Business Individual combination (French or English) - 2 weeks
25. Jun. 2012
Wilma
29 years“That we were only 5 students!important for the progress!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
School organization
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Course: Part time French or English (FRA10/ENG10) - 3 weeks
7. Dec. 2009
Mayra Alejandra
19 years“The people and the teachers, they were great with us.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: Part time French (FRA10) - 3 weeks
14. Aug. 2009
Jeffrey
39 years“Excellent instructors. Smaller class sizes.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Other comments This school doesn't organise as many social activities as other schools, so it's probably better for older students or people who like to do things by themselves.
Course: Intensive French (FRA 25) - 2 weeks
1. Sep. 2011
Miriam
24 years“The number of pupils per class was not high”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay
4.0
Course: Semi - Intensive French or English (FRA15/ENG15) - 3 weeks
2. Nov. 2009
Derick
36 years“The location of the school was perfect.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
1.0
Homestay
4.0
Other comments Overall, the school was good. The instructors were very knowledgeable. There were, however, no social activities. The restroom was clean at the beginning of the week, but never got cleaned during the week.
Course: Intensive French (FRA 25) - 1 week
10. Sep. 2012
Helene
15 years“People who come all around the world.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments I think is better if you give more time for eat, like one hour. It's good one hour. You have the time.
Course: Intensive English (ENG25) - 4 weeks
25. Aug. 2009
Yukiyoshi
81 years“Course content, teaching is good”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If you want to study, I recommend it. Not recommended if you want to have activities.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
1.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments A small number of students. The width of the race of wide good。
Course: Semi-Intensive (15) - 7 weeks
9. Sep. 2014
Ed
59 years“A very good teacher!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Homestay
5.0
Other comments My host family was very welcoming - the best I've ever experienced!
Course: Part time French (FRA10) - 1 week
17. Aug. 2010
Sandra
25 years“Schoolmates,teachers”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay
4.0
Course: Semi - Intensive French (FRA15) - 3 weeks
27. Jul. 2010
Daniel
48 years“Fine and small”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: Individual French or English course (CIND) - 2 weeks
10. Jun. 2009
Jordi
28 years“The Teachers.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay
4.0
Course: Intensive French or English (FRA 25/ENG25) - 4 weeks
11. Sep. 2012
Sara
26 years“The teachers!”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments Class was really fun and the teachers made learning French enjoyable. The pace of instruction was just right too.
Course: Intensive French or English (FRA 25/ENG25) - 2 weeks
15. Jul. 2009
Dario
22 years“Teachers”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay
4.0
Course: Intensive French or English (FRA 25/ENG25) - 4 weeks
25. Aug. 2009
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- InTuition
- LCI Language School, Downtown Montreal
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- NUMA Institute / Institut NUMA, Downtown
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FAQ about Académie Linguistique Charlemagne,
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Académie Linguistique Charlemagne?100% of teachers at Académie Linguistique Charlemagne hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Académie Linguistique Charlemagne from?The highest Nationality percentage at Académie Linguistique Charlemagne comes from Germany with a 15% representation, followed by students from France (13%) and Brazil (10%).
- Académie Linguistique Charlemagne offers courses for which ages?Académie Linguistique Charlemagne offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 17 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
Montreal
Montreal city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.5
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