University students from outside Quebec will have to achieve Level 5 French. Easier said than done?
McGill and Concordia’s funding will be tied to students learning French starting in 2025. Some say its doable, while others point out it’s not necessarily easy for everyone to become functionally bilingual.
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McGill and Concordia’s funding will be tied to students learning French starting in 2025. Some say its doable, while others point out it’s not necessarily easy for everyone to become functionally bilingual.