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Francization for businesses program

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Flexible program management

Track employees’ participation, allocate lessons, and get help any time you need it.

Accurate progress tracking

See how fast your employees are improving with regular level tests.

Convenient online classes

With tutors located in different time zones, your employees can always find lesson times that work for them.

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We carefully select expert tutors who can help your employees reach their full speaking and writing potential.

Francization programs for company employees

The training your team needs.

Employees know languages matter. Among professionals already learning a language:

94%

expect support from their employer with foreign language skills

73%

use a foreign language frequently at work

88%

agree that foreign language skills have benefitted their career

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We’ve built a team of professional tutors and methodology experts to train your employees to speak French, French, Spanish and other languages fluently

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“Our employees are really happy with Preply. Language learning takes time which is not easy to find in our busy work lives. With Preply's flexible booking and individual learning approach we can finally offer a language provider that works with everybody's schedule.”

Philip SchieleSpecialist, Learning & Development at Delivery Hero

Frequently asked questions

What are the language requirements for businesses in Quebec?

In Quebec, businesses are required to use French (the common and official language in Quebec) as the primary language of work, have employees proficient in French, use French in external communications, and provide French content on websites and product labeling, all in compliance with the Charter of the French Language (Bill 101) and the recently passed Bill 96.

Are there French language requirements for hiring and employee communication?

Employee communication should generally be in French, the official language of Quebec. When hiring, businesses are encouraged to prioritize bilingual employees or provide French courses for non-French-speaking employees.

What happens if a company does not meet francization requirements?

Non-compliance with francization requirements can result in fines and penalties. It's essential to work towards compliance to avoid legal consequences.

How can companies assess the language proficiency of their employees to determine training needs?

Language assessments, like standardized language tests or internal evaluations, can help identify language proficiency gaps and tailor training to employees' needs.

How can companies measure the effectiveness of their language training programs?

Effectiveness can be measured through regular assessments, employee feedback, and language proficiency tests. Continuous evaluation is key to ensuring training programs are achieving their goals.

What is Preply Business?

Preply is a service for online learning that helps students find tutors from any place in the world and learn languages online. Preply Business is a language training program specially designed for teams, businesses or organizations and focuses on corporate language training.

How can companies ensure their business complies with Bill 96 in Quebec?

To comply with Bill 96 in Quebec, companies should prioritize the use of French in all internal and external communications, hire French-speaking employees, provide corporate French training if necessary, through French learning services or otherwise, and ensure their website and product labels are in French or bilingual.

Can employees take French classes as part of their job to meet francization requirements?

Yes, businesses can support employees in taking French courses to improve their French speaking skills and meet business francization requirements.

What are the language training requirements for company employees to meet francization standards?

The language training requirements for company employees to meet francization standards in Quebec may include providing French classes, workshops, or resources to improve their French language proficiency as needed. The specific requirements can vary depending on the company's situation and the needs of its employees. Generally, employees should be able to communicate effectively in French for their job roles.

What is the timeline for employees to achieve the required language proficiency through training?

The timeline can vary depending on the starting proficiency of employees and the intensity of training. Quebec's Charter of the French Language (Bill 101) and associated regulations do not specify a fixed timeline for language training. However, businesses in Quebec are generally expected to make reasonable and ongoing efforts to ensure that their employees can effectively communicate in French within a reasonable timeframe. It's essential for businesses to set realistic language learning goals and continuously assess progress. Consulting with language training experts or professional French learning services can help determine a suitable timeline for language proficiency.

Can companies integrate language training into their onboarding and employee development programs?

Yes, integrating French classes into onboarding and development programs is a best practice. It ensures that language skills are continually nurtured and developed.

What can Preply Business provide to the team?

The teams and businesses that are working with Preply Business value the following five benefits of corporate language training program:1. Flexibility. Employees can improve their business language skills anywhere they want at any time.2. Customization. Training with hand-picked certified tutors that communicate in your team’s native language.3. Progress tracking. Access to a dashboard especially designed to evaluate team progress.4. Support. A dedicated team ready to answer any questions and solve issues instantly in your team’s language.5. An easy and flexible payment process.


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