Our FSL schools:

French Immersion:

The primary goal of the French Immersion Program in our schools is to promote French language programs so that students can become proficient in Oral Language, Reading and Writing.

Program requirements for French Immersion

French Immersion within the NCDSB is offered in many of our schools from Kindergarten to Grade 8. All French Immersion classes from Kindergarten to grade 2 are full day and a half day from grade 3-8. Secondary school programs and course offerings are subject to change from one term to the next.

O'Gorman High School

4 Grade 9 French Immersion courses

4 Grade 10 French Immersion courses

2 Grade 11 French Immersion courses

1 Grade 12 French Immersion course

*Courses are offered based on sufficient enrollment.

Core French:

The primary goal of the Core French language Program is to increase student ability to communicate in French. The program also enables students to better understand the stages of language learning and the use of language learning strategies to acquire the language.

Student proficiency in French increases based on the amount of time and the level of intensity of instruction in French. For this reason, FSL programs often exceed the minimum requirements discussed below.

Program Requirements for Core French

Core French is mandatory from grade 4 to 8 for all students in English language elementary schools. Students entering Grade 4 must receive French instruction in every year from Grade 4 to 8 and must have accumulated a MINIMUM of 600 hours of French instruction by the end of Grade 8. Students must obtain at least 1 credit in French at the secondary level to be eligible for graduation.

(Source: French As A Second Language Curriculum Grade 1-8, 2013 pg. 15)

1 CORE FRENCH is required to graduate from Secondary School. Please speak to the guidance counselor for further options.

Grade 1, 2, 3

20 minutes daily

Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

40 minutes daily

Secondary Core French

75 minutes daily per semester