French and English classes in Trenton

To register, please contact Nathalie Vadeboncoeur by email or come in and complete the registration form at the Trenton MFRC. 

**An evaluation of your level will be made by telephone following your registration.** 

Registration Forms

French & English Classes (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels)

The next session for French and English classes begins on January 19, 2026. (Registration deadline is January 9, 2026)

Courses for military spouses/partners and their dependents (minimum age 18 years) are offered by the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. 

Classes run for 10 weeks beginning in September, January and April. 

Each session offers a total of 20 hours of instruction plus an online component on LRDG portal. Classes are held once a week, either morning (9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.), afternoon (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.), or evening (6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.), depending on the requests. 

Classes are offered in-person/classroom sessions or virtual sessions, depending on the requests. 

The cost for a military spouse is a $50 deposit. This deposit is refundable at the end of the session with the completion of the course. (75% or more of the online component completed and 75% or more attendance for the in-class portion) and the exams. 

Courses are also open to military members for a cost of $85, non-refundable and to members of the community at a cost of $150 per session.  However, priority will be given to spouses of military members (a minimum of 5 military spouse participants, with a maximum of 10 students, is required per course). 

The Second Language Training is a national program, and courses can be continued at most CAF Bases across Canada. 

French/English LRDG Self-Directed Learning Program


LRDG portal could be used as a self-directed online language training program. This program is available on request for military spouses/partners only. A minimum usage of 4 hours per month is required in order to maintain access to the portal. 

  • For more information, contact Nathalie Vadeboncoeur, Second Language Training Specialist: 
  • (613) 392-2811 poste 3855 
  • nathalie.v@trentonmfrc.ca

Other Free Online Resources

For all those who want to learn a new language, please see the Mauril, Babbel and Duolingo program below.  Programme de formation à distance (F@D) also offers some French Second Language courses at no charge. 

For more information and to register for a course or club, please contact Nathalie Vadeboncoeur, Second Language Training Specialist.