Centre Dufferin District High School

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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

Course Code

Course Name

Course Level

 FSF1D

Core French

 Single-Streamed

 FSF2D

Core French

 Academic

 FSF3U

Core French

 University

 FSF4U

Core French

 University

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.

For more information including dates and times please  click here

Exchange and Immersion Opportunities:

Course Descriptions

FSF1D – Core French - Single Streamed: The aim of Grade 9 Single Sreamed 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

FSF2D – Core French - Academic: 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 – Core French - University: 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 – Core French - University: 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