The French Advantage: Your Immigration Strategy for 2026
Schedule
Sat Jun 06 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre | Hamilton, ON
Learn how French can add 50+ points to your CRS score and open immigration pathways to stay in Canada.About this Event
The French Advantage: Your Immigration Strategy for 2026
Are you a temporary resident in Canada wondering how to secure your permanent residency?
Did you know that learning French could add 50+ points to your Express Entry CRS score? Many work permit holders, PGWP graduates, and international students don't even know French is an option or how it could be the difference between getting an ITA and staying stuck.
Join us on June 6th for THE FRENCH ADVANTAGE — a 3-hour event designed to give you clarity, strategy, and real pathways to using French for Canadian immigration.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✓ How French fits into Canada's immigration system (Express Entry, PNPs, Category-Based Selection)
✓ Realistic timelines based on YOUR starting level
✓ TEF vs TCF: Which exam should you take?
✓ Exam prep strategies that actually work
✓ Real success stories from students who passed and got their PR
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WHO THIS IS FOR:
- Work permit holders running out of time
- PGWP graduates exploring PR pathways
- International students planning ahead
- Anyone with a low CRS score looking for an immigration boost
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MEET YOUR SPEAKERS:
🎤 SUNMOLUWA GIBIRI
Founder, French Arena | Immigrated from Nigeria to Canada using French | 400+ students taught
🎤 ODUNOLA BOLA-ADESOPE, RCIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant | MBA, PMP | Expert in Canadian immigration pathways
🎤 STUDENT PANEL
Hear from real students who learned French, passed their exams, and are now building their lives in Canada.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 3-hour in-person event (12 PM - 3 PM)
- Keynote presentation
- Immigration consultant Q&A
- Student success panel
- Networking with other temporary residents
- French-to-PR Roadmap handout
- Exclusive discount on French Arena courses
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PRICING:
🎟️ Early Bird: $50 (Until May 20, 2026)
🎟️ Regular: $75 (May 21 - June 5, 2026)
Space is limited to 55 attendees. Secure your spot now!
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LOCATION:
Hamilton, Ontario
[Full address will be provided upon registration]
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QUESTIONS?
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @frencharena
Website: www.frencharena.com
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Don't let your work permit expire. Don't let a low CRS score keep you from your Canadian dream.
French is your advantage. Use it.
See you June 6th! 🇨🇦
Where is it happening?
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre, 60 Albright Road, Hamilton, CanadaCAD 50.00 to CAD 75.00
