By law, professionals practicing in Québec must be proficient enough in French to practice their profession, that is, they must be able to speak, write, and work in French.
Professionals from outside Québec who are not proficient in French when they apply for admission can obtain a temporary license for a limited time while they learn the language.
Appropriate knowledge of French
Under the Charter of the French Language, your knowledge of French is considered sufficient if you meet one of the following conditions:
- You completed at least three years of full-time secondary or postsecondary education in French
- You passed the French as a first language exam for Secondary Levels 4 or 5 in Québec
- You earned a high school diploma in Québec in 1985–86 or a later school year
If you do not meet one of these conditions, you must obtain a French language proficiency certificate from OQLF.