Advantages for French nationals taking vocational training programs in Québec

Tuition fee exemption for French nationals

In accordance with a France–Québec agreement, French nationals are exempt from paying tuition fees for vocational training.

Tuition for vocational training programs ranges from C$8,000 to C$60,000 for international students, which French students do not have to pay in order to receive quality vocational training in Québec.

RAMQ (Régie d’assurance maladie du Québec) health insurance protection

French nationals registered under France’s social security plan are now covered for free by the RAMQ and will obtain a Medicare card (equivalent to the carte Vitale). Québec métiers d’avenir will advise you on how to take advantage of this privilege.

More affordable cost of living

Compared to France, the cost of living in Québec is much more affordable. But that doesn’t translate into a lower quality of life—quite the contrary!

Francophonie in North America

Québec is a North American Francophone oasis where French is the language spoken daily by more than 22.9% of Canada’s population and 85% of Quebec’s population. It is a unique place where you can experience and discover Québec’s warm culture in your own language.