Brief Overview
The Pédagogie de l’Immersion Française (PIF) option is designed to meet the needs of students enrolled in the B.Ed Kindergarten and Elementary program who wish to teach in French immersion contexts. It consists of 30 credits of French and second language education related courses embedded within the regular B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary program (no additional credits are needed). In addition, certain other course sections may be offered in French. As French Immersion is the common program across English schools in Quebec, and a very popular option across Canada, opting for and completing this program should increase your employability upon graduation.
See the official eCalendar information with course lists and descriptions.
There are 3 ways to enter PIF. Please select the situation below that applies to you for instructions.
Prospective students
- Apply to the B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary Pédagogie de l’immersion Française program through Admissions.
- You will receive notice on your application to complete the Test de Français Admission - PIF (TFA-PIF) once the rest of your application is complete. Further information on exemptions will be posted soon.
- Students who do not pass the test will be eligible for the regular B.Ed in Kindergarten and Elementary Education program.
Current McGill B.Ed. K/Elem students
- Connect with your Academic Advisor at advisedise.education [at] mcgill.ca. Complete the Test de Français Admission - PIF (TFA-PIF) or provide proof of exemption. Further information on exemptions will be posted soon.
Current McGill students (other than McGill B.Ed. K/Elem)
- Apply for an Inter/Intra Faculty Transfer into the B.Ed. K/Elem Pédagogie de l'immersion française program on Minerva. The program is open for fall term only.
- Complete the Test de Français Admission - PIF (TFA-PIF) or provide proof of exemption. Further information on exemptions will be posted soon.
French Language Proficiency Requirements
To be admitted to PIF, you need to place at the FRSL 431 level or higher. If your French level is higher, you may be referred to the DLLF (French department). In this case you will register for FREN courses (some FREN courses require a placement test).
Pédagogie de l'Immersion Française (PIF) Foundation Year
Depending on the French Language Placement Test results, candidates from outside of Quebec who have a strong background in French (ex. Grade 12 French Immersion Program) may be eligible for conditional acceptance to the PIF program. Applicants who are conditionally admitted to the PIF option are required to complete the Foundation en français year (offered through the Faculty of Arts). Following successful completion of this program (passing grades of B), candidates will be transferred to the PIF program. Unsuccessful candidates will remain registered in the regular B.Ed. Kindergarten/Elementary stream.
Program information is organized for three distinct groups:
Prospective Students Newly Admitted Currently Registered
