About the course

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 Placement Test in English and in French prior to applying for admission.

　　The program is designed to enable you to:

　　Receive a McGill Certificate of Proficiency in Bilingual Professional Communication

　　Participate in meetings, interviews, and oral presentations

　　Prepare written letters, articles, and reports

　　Communicate in both French and English in formal and informal situations

　　Gain the confidence to work in the Quebec professional context Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: CA$46,795

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Montreal
Summer (May), 2024	Montreal
Fall (August), 2024	Montreal
Winter (January), 2025	Montreal
Summer (May), 2025	Montreal
Fall (August), 2025	Montreal
Winter (January), 2026	Montreal
Summer (May), 2026	Montreal
Fall (August), 2026	Montreal
Winter (January), 2027	Montreal
Summer (May), 2027	Montreal

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for McGill University (Continuing Education)

To be admitted to the Certificate in Translation program:

　　1. Students must possess native or near-native command of the languages of study (emphasis will be placed on written skills),

　　2. Students must pass an Entrance Examination,

　　3. Students must hold a CEGEP diploma (DEC or equivalent),

　　4. Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as Mature students.

　　TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language ? Internet-based Test) - Minimum acceptable scores are: 90 overall (a minimum individual component score of 21 in each of the four components ? reading, writing, listening and speaking). IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Versions - A band score of 6.5 or better, individual component scores must be 6.0 or better. Regular Academic and UKVI Academic versions are both accepted.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at McGill University (Continuing Education). If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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