⚠️ Work permit expires in 6 months? Traditional schools say you're too late. We say you're not. Apply for 12-week intensive →
The only French program built for professionals stuck at CRS 470 who need permanent residency—not tourists ordering croissants.
Reserve Your Spot - January 11 Start DateWeekend classes. Toronto. 12-week intensive or 18-week standard.
Research-backed system
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It's Wednesday night. You refresh the Express Entry page. Again.
Draw #281: CRS 524. You're at 470. You've been at 470 for eight months.
Your work permit expires in six months. Your manager keeps asking if you're "planning to stay long-term." You lie and say yes. What else can you say?
"I know Yorkdale better than the mall back home. My dental records are here. My tax return has a Toronto address. But I can't say 'I'm staying' because I don't have the paperwork."
You watch people with Master's degrees get ITAs in 90 days. Good for them. Really. But you have four years of work experience, you're senior at your company, and you can't get picked because you're missing one credential.
French.
TEF Canada with NCLC 7 across all four skills = +50 CRS points. Suddenly you're at 520. French-specific draws happen at CRS 379.
It's not the only way. But it's the fastest way that doesn't require going back to school or finding a new employer.
The choice is simple:
Built by an MSc Neuroscientist using proven methods (effect sizes d=0.40-0.88 in peer-reviewed studies). Not theory—what actually works.
Conversation pods of 3 students = 6-10× more speaking time than traditional classes. You'll actually speak French, not just listen to lectures.
Weekend classes. AI practice partner. Built for full-time professionals who can't quit their jobs to learn French.
What they offer:
Comprehensive French education, official TEF test center, small classes (14 max).
The challenge:
Standard program takes 3+ years (44 months). Even intensive requires 9-12 months full-time. Not built for working professionals with 6-month deadlines.
What they offer:
Evening French classes (Mon-Wed, 6 hrs/week).
The challenge:
Toronto location only offers beginner and intermediate French. Cannot actually get you to NCLC 7—you'd need to transfer to Montreal or complete advanced levels online.
What they offer:
Convenient, affordable ($60-84/year), good for building vocabulary.
The challenge:
Limited speaking practice (5-15 min/hour with AI). Research shows most users reach A2-B1, rarely B2/NCLC 7. 78% feel comfortable reading, but only 31% feel confident in spontaneous conversation.
What they offer:
Personalized attention, flexible scheduling.
The challenge:
$70-100/hour adds up fast. No structured curriculum, no community support, no guarantee of NCLC 7-specific preparation. Expensive and isolating.
You need something built specifically for Express Entry professionals with deadlines.
That's why we exist.
Reserve Your Spot - January 11 Start Date| Feature | Alliance Française | ILSC Toronto | Duolingo | Neurons & Croissants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline to NCLC 7 | 9-12 months intensive (44 months standard program) |
Cannot reach NCLC 7 (Toronto only offers beginner/intermediate) |
Insufficient alone (Most users reach A2-B1) |
4-6 months (with 15-30 hrs/week commitment) |
| Schedule | Mon-Sat (mornings, afternoons, evenings) |
Mon-Wed evenings (6 hrs/week) |
Self-paced (anytime) |
Weekends only (Sat and/or Sun) |
| Class size | 14 students max (10 online) |
15-17 students | Solo learning | 3-person pods |
| Speaking time per student/hour | ~4 minutes (60 min ÷ 14 students) |
~3-4 minutes (60 min ÷ 15-17 students) |
5-15 minutes (AI practice, limited spontaneous conversation) |
20 minutes (60 min ÷ 3 students) |
| Focus | General French + TEF prep (Official test center) |
General French (Beginner/intermediate only) |
Vocabulary & grammar (Limited speaking practice) |
Express Entry NCLC 7 (TEF Canada focused) |
| Price (to NCLC 7) | $7,000-12,000+ (24 courses @ 8 weeks each) |
N/A (Cannot reach NCLC 7 in Toronto) |
$60-84/year (Requires extensive supplementation) |
$3,997 (Standard track) |
| Results guarantee | No | No | No | ✓ YES (Pay retest + continue free) |
Sources & Notes:
(vs. 24-month industry average)
Our integrated system improves learning efficiency by 80-120% compared to traditional instruction.
From CRS 470 → ITA → Permanent Resident → Bring your family → Buy a house → Actually live in Canada.
Reserve Your Spot - January 11 Start DateSaturday &/or Sunday. Small conversation pods (3 students). 3-8 hours/week depending on your track. Actually speak French—not lectures.
Between classes, practice with AI via voice. It corrects you, generates flashcards from YOUR mistakes, tracks your progress.
App shows you exactly what YOU struggled with. Spaced repetition = you remember. 10 minutes before bed = optimal consolidation.
Take TEF after your program: Standard track: Week 25 (6 months total) | Intensive track: Week 13 (4 months total). Hit NCLC 7. Get 50 CRS points. Receive ITA. Get PR.
Don't pass first time? We pay retest + extend program free.
Traditional class of 20 → each student speaks 3 min/hour
Our pods of 3 → each student speaks 20 min/hour
• Corrects you in real-time
• Generates flashcards from YOUR errors
• You study what YOU need
Not generic vocab lists
Daily 10-min reviews before bed
50% better retention (25+ studies)
Optimizes memory consolidation during sleep
Movement breaks enhance memory consolidation by 20-30% (Roig et al., 2013)
Overnight consolidation improves retention by 50% (meta-analysis of 25 studies)
Weekly low-stakes testing boosts retention by 40-50% (100+ studies)
Error-based materials improve efficiency by 40-60% (23 studies, N=1,873)
Interleaved grammar practice improves retention by 25-35% (Nakata & Suzuki, 2019)
Result: 80-120% more efficient than traditional instruction
All claims based on peer-reviewed meta-analyses. Full citations available upon request.
Two options based on your timeline. Both use the same proven methods.
For 6-12 month deadlines
Best value: $167/week
or $333/month × 12
Work permit expires in 4-6 months?
Premium: $500/week
or $500/month × 12
Both tracks use the same proven system. Intensive just compresses the timeline.
First 4 students only
Save $1,497 as a founding member
After 4 founding members: Standard $3,997 | Intensive $6,000
We're so confident in our system, we only win when you win.
Translation: We don't make money until you get your ITA.
No one else in the industry offers this. Because no one else has a system this effective.
❌ Stay at CRS 470, miss next 12 draws: Your dream dies. Work permit expires. Leave Canada.
❌ Go back to home country, reapply: Lost career momentum, starting over, years wasted.
❌ Hire immigration lawyer for PNP: $5,000-15,000 + months of uncertainty.
❌ Do another Master's in Canada: $30,000 + 2 years of your life.
✅ Learn French with us: $3,997 + 6 months = Permanent Resident
Which is riskier?
I'm Anthony. I have an MSc in Neuroscience from York University.
I built this because Canada has a problem: Skilled professionals like you—pharmacists, engineers, consultants with Master's degrees—can't get PR because they don't speak French.
Meanwhile, businesses desperately need workers. Long-term care homes can't find staff. Tech companies can't hire enough talent.
The only thing blocking you from working, contributing, and living in Canada? French.
Traditional schools take 18-24 months and don't fit your schedule. I used neuroscience and AI to make it faster, more effective, and actually fit your life.
Why "Neurons & Croissants"? Because learning French should be as delightful as eating a croissant. We're serious about the science. We're joyful about the journey.
The research is clear: Spaced repetition, active production, personalized learning, and strategic practice all independently improve learning outcomes. But they're rarely combined systematically. We built a system that integrates proven methods with high fidelity.
I'm offering this guarantee because I've done the research. I know the system works.
But more importantly: I know what it's like to feel stuck in limbo.
My parents were both immigrants. I watched them navigate bureaucracy for years. I built this because the system is broken, and French shouldn't be the thing that keeps you from building your life in Canada.
If you do the work, you'll pass. And if something goes wrong, I've got your back.
That's the deal.
A: For the 24-week standard track, no. We take complete beginners to NCLC 7. For the 12-week intensive, basic French (A2 level) is recommended but not required.
A: If you attended 80%+ of classes and completed the work, we've got you covered: (1) We pay for your TEF retest ($390 value), (2) You continue the program free until you pass, (3) We provide additional 1-on-1 coaching to target your weak areas. We've structured our business so we only succeed when you succeed. That's why we're confident enough to offer this guarantee.
A: If you have A2 French already, you can do our 12-week intensive. If you're a complete beginner, honestly you'll need at least 6 months. But talk to us—we can assess your situation and create a plan.
A: Aim for 80%+ attendance. We record classes. But showing up is how you learn.
A: We're specialized for Express Entry with accelerated timelines (4-6 months) and weekend-only classes designed for working professionals. Alliance Française offers comprehensive French education (9-12 months intensive, 44 months standard), but their timeline doesn't work for professionals with work permits expiring in 6 months.
A: If you show up and do the work (classes + AI practice + flashcards), you'll hit NCLC 7. If not, repeat the program free.
A: Every component is backed by peer-reviewed research in leading journals. We use methods with proven effect sizes (d=0.40-0.88) across multiple meta-analyses. Full research citations available upon request.
A: We run new cohorts every 6 weeks. Next start date: [Insert Date]. Apply below to reserve your spot.
A: Fair question. Here's why:
This isn't faith. It's calculated risk. And I've de-risked it for you.
18 spots available
(2 reserved for pilot program participants)
Applications close: December 20, 2025
(or when 18 spots are filled—whichever comes first)
Decision timeline: We review applications within 48 hours
You'll receive: