The French Language Training Reimbursement Program is funded by the Ministry of Health and coordinated by L’Accueil francophone de Thunder Bay. The program is available to health care professionals in Ontario who:

• Want to improve their French language skills;
• Are proficient in French at a level above beginner; and
• Have direct contact with patients, clients, families or the public in a health care environment.

Eligible employees may receive a reimbursement of their tuitions fees, up to a maximum of $300.00.

For more information regarding eligibility and requirements for reimbursement, please refer to the below documents which can be accessed via the Human Resources iNtranet page under Employee Resources:

• French Language Training Program Information – provides basic information about the program and the approved providers;
• Fact Sheet – provides information about eligibility and requirements for reimbursement;
• Conditional Eligibility Form – must be completed and submitted by interested employees prior to registering for classes.

Any questions concerning the above can be addressed to Chantal Després, Resource Person for the French Language Training Program: Telephone: 1-807-697-0881 / 1-888-382-6452 e-mail: cdespres@accueilfrancophone.com.