French

Why study French?

• French is an official language spoken in over 35 countries
• Learning French increases your understanding of English
• It looks good on your resume!
• You can earn a higher salary
• Increases your job opportunities
• French gives you a competitive edge in education, workplace and your life

OPPORTUNITIES:

Voyage en français à Saint-Donat! 

• Snowshoe
• Cross-country
• Skating
• Québec culture, history and food
• Full immersion in French
• 5 days, 4 nights

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DELF:

The Diplôme d’études en langue française (English: Diploma in French Language Studies), or DELF for short, is a certification of French-language abilities for non-native speakers of French administered by the International Centre for French Studies (Centre international d’études pédagogiques, or CIEP) for France’s Ministry of Education.

Students who achieve a level B1 are eligible to apply to university programs in France.

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Exchange and Immersion Opportunities:

Canadian Educational Exchange Foundation

International Student Exchanges

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Partnership with French school: School in Clermont Ferrand

Course Descriptions

FSF1D – Grade Nine Academic French: The aim of Grade 9 Single-Streamed French is to develop communication skills in all 4 strands (listening, speaking, reading and writing) while exploring personal topics of interest, to learn about French cultures throughout the world and to develop a deeper appreciation of language learning and bilingualism

FSF2P – Grade Ten Applied French: The aim of Grade 10 Applied French is to further develop listening and speaking skills as well as reading and writing skills through the thematic study of a variety of subjects and to increase appreciation of French cultures throughout the world. Prerequisite: FSF1P or FSF1D

FSF2D – Grade Ten Academic French: The aim of Grade 10 Academic French is to further develop  independent communication skills in all 4 strands (listening, speaking, reading and writing) while exploring a variety of topics of personal and social interest, to learn about French cultures throughout the world and to develop a deeper appreciation of language learning and bilingualism.  Prerequisite:  FSF1D

FSF3U – Grade Eleven University French: The aim of Grade 11 University French is to further develop  independent communication skills in all 4 strands while exploring a variety of  social and academic topics, to learn about French cultures throughout the world and to develop a lifelong appreciation of language learning and bilingualism.  Prerequisite: FSF2D

FSF4U – Grade Twelve University French: The aim of Grade 12 University French is to develop proficient, independent communication skills in all 4 strands through the study of a variety of topics, both concrete and abstract, to learn about French cultures throughout the world and to develop a lifelong appreciation of language learning and bilingualism. Prerequisite: FSF3U

Course Code	Course Name	Course Level
FSF1D	Core French	Single-Streamed
FSF2D	Core French	Academic
FSF3U	Core French	University
FSF4U	Core French	University