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Language Requirements
- Does the Canadian Coast Guard College offer courses in French?
All courses at the Canadian Coast Guard College are offered in both official languages. This includes full four-year programs and training programs for Marine Communications Traffic Services Officers and Electronic Technologists.
- How fluently do I have to speak French to work in the Canadian Coast Guard?
Knowledge of the second official language is not a requirement. However, language training is part of our curriculum during the four-year program.