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°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê SCS Certificate of Proficiency in Bilingual Professional Communication

Montreal’s unique culture has made both French and English an absolute necessity for social integration and furthering your professional career. No matter what you’re working towards, you’ll benefit from the most up-to-date teaching methods. You will focus on:

  • Oral expression
  • Written expression
  • Listening comprehension
  • Written comprehension
  • Vocabulary, grammar, and writing structures

All new students must complete a and a prior to applying for admission.

Program Outline:

Type:Ìý ÌýCertificate
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°ä°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù²õ:Ìý Ìý30
Schedule:Ìý ÌýFull-time or Part-time
Time:Ìý ÌýEvenings or Saturdays
Delivery: Ìý In-person & virtual
Unit:Ìý ÌýGlobal and Strategic Communication
Questions? Ìý info.conted [at] mcgill.ca

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Learning Outcomes


The program is designed to enable you to:

  • Receive a °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Certificate of Proficiency in Bilingual Professional CommunicationÌý
  • Participate in meetings, interviews, and oral presentations
  • Prepare written letters, articles, and reports
  • Communicate in both French and EnglishÌýin formal and informal situations
  • Gain the confidence to work in the Quebec professional context

Program Courses

Bilingual Professional Communication (Cert. Proficiency) (30 credits)

Offered by: Global & Strategic Comm.
Degree credit weight: 30

Program Description

The Certificate of Proficiency in Bilingual Professional Communication addresses the need for bilingual proficiency (English and French) in a professional context. It is intended for adult learners who wish to acquire proof of proficiency in these two languages simultaneously, and attain a high level of bilingualism for the workplace. The program may be completed on a part-time basis.

Program Prerequisites

  • If your English Entrance Placement level is not at Advanced 1, you may need some or all of these courses (above the 30 credits for the program):
Course Title Credits
CEEN 211Intermediate English 1: Reading and Writing.3

Intermediate English 1: Reading and Writing.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Instruction and practice in reading and writing at a low-intermediate level of English as an additional language.

CEEN 212Intermediate English 1: Listening and Speaking.3

Intermediate English 1: Listening and Speaking.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Instruction and practice in listening and speaking at a low-intermediate level of English as an additional language.

CEEN 221Intermediate English 2: Reading and Writing.3

Intermediate English 2: Reading and Writing.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Instruction and practice in reading and writing at a mid-intermediate level of English as an additional language.

CEEN 222Intermediate English 2: Listening and Speaking.3

Intermediate English 2: Listening and Speaking.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Instruction and practice in listening and speaking at a mid-intermediate level of English as an additional language.

CEEN 331Intermediate English 3: Reading and Writing.3

Intermediate English 3: Reading and Writing.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Instruction and practice in reading and writing at a high-intermediate level of English as an additional language.

CEEN 332Intermediate English 3: Listening and Speaking.3

Intermediate English 3: Listening and Speaking.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Instruction and practice in listening and speaking at a high-intermediate level of English as an additional language.

  • If your French Entrance Placement level is not at Advanced 1, you may need some or all of these courses (above the 30 credits for the program):
Course Title Credits
CEFN 211Functional French Grammar/Writing 1.3

Functional French Grammar/Writing 1.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Designed for students at a Low Intermediate level wishing to acquire competency in reading and writing at this level. Vocabulary and grammar through written/oral exercises and communicative activities embedded in social/work related situations, including linguistic accuracy needed in socio-cultural settings and in professional life. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire bas qui veulent développer, en compréhension et expression écrites, une compétence propre à ce niveau. L'étude du vocabulaire et de la grammaire se fait par le biais d'exercices écrits et oraux, ainsi que par des activités communicatives menées dans un contexte socioculturel et professionnel. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique requise pour être efficace en société et au travail.

CEFN 212French Communication Practice 1.3

French Communication Practice 1.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Designed for students at a Low Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative competence at this level. Vocabulary, grammar and strategies needed in professional life and in socio-cultural situations, including listening and communicative skills. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire bas qui veulent développer, en communication orale et écrite, une compétence propre à ce niveau. Il vise à développer le vocabulaire, la grammaire et les stratégies nécessaires pour interagir dans la vie professionnelle et dans diverses situations socioculturelles. L'accent est mis sur l'écoute et l'aptitude à communiquer.

CEFN 221Functional French Grammar/Writing 2.3

Functional French Grammar/Writing 2.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Designed for students at a Mid Intermediate level wishing to acquire competency in reading and writing at this level. Vocabulary and grammar through written/oral exercises and communicative activities embedded in social/work related situations, including linguistic accuracy needed in socio-cultural settings and in professional life. / Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire moyen qui veulent développer, en compréhension et expression écrites, une compétence propre à ce niveau. L'étude du vocabulaire et de la grammaire se fait par le biais d'exercices écrits et oraux, ainsi que par des activités communicatives menées dans un contexte socioculturel et professionnel. L'accent est mis sur la précision linguistique requise pour être efficace en société et au travail.

CEFN 222French Communication Practice 2.3

French Communication Practice 2.

Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026

Designed for students at a Mid Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative compet