Disclaimer: This is an introductory course for students with little to no knowledge of French. These students have less than 600 hours* of elementary French instruction, or equivalent.
*600 hours = Core French grades 4 to 8 (120 hours per year).
Examples of students who may be eligible for this course:
Students who are new to Canada with little to no French knowledge
Students who recently started the Core French program (in the past 0-4 years)
Students who have large gaps in their elementary French education (did not complete grades 4 to 8 Core French)
You are not eligible for this course if you have prior French Immersion experience, if you completed the regular elementary Core French program for at least 5 years, or if you have equivalent French experience from elsewhere.
Course Description
Students will begin to understand and speak French in guided and structured interactive settings, and will develop fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through discussing issues and situations that are relevant to their daily lives. Throughout the course, students will develop their awareness of diverse French-speaking communities in Canada and acquire an understanding and appreciation of these communities. They will also develop a variety of skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: None
Disclaimer: This is an introductory course for students with little to no knowledge of French who have not completed the elementary Core French program. These students do not have the minimum 600 hours of elementary French instruction, or equivalent.
*600 hours = Core French grades 4 to 8 (120 hours per year).
Examples of students who may be eligible for this course:
Students who are new to Canada with little to no French knowledge
Students who recently started the Core French program (in the past 0-4 years)
Students who have large gaps in their elementary French education (did not complete grades 4 to 8 Core French)
You are not eligible for this course if you have prior French Immersion experience, if you completed the regular elementary Core French program, or if you have equivalent French experience from elsewhere.
Course Description
Students will begin to understand and speak French in guided and structured interactive settings, and will develop fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through discussing issues and situations that are relevant to their daily lives. Throughout the course, students will develop their awareness of diverse French-speaking communities in Canada and acquire an understanding and appreciation of these communities. They will also develop a variety of skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: None
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities in North America, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
*600 hours is equivalent to Core French grades 4 to 8 (120 hours per year).
Disclaimer: This is a pre-IB course designed for students who have been accepted into the IB program. Students will take this course if they are enrolled in the English stream of the IB program. Those who are enrolled in the French Immersion IB program need to register for FIF1D.
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence. Students will be introduced to the five French IB themes: identity, experiences, human ingenuity, social organization, and sharing the planet. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities in North America, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
*600 hours = Core French grades 4 to 8 (120 hours per year).