French Program
In our program, French is used to explore a wide range of topics, from familiar topics related to daily life and personal interests in grade 9, to global and social justice issues in grade 12. Our goal is to provide students with the tools needed to acquire strong language skills across all four strands (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with a focus on a strong oral foundation and the use of authentic materials. Students explore Francophone cultures from around the world, developing intercultural understanding and global citizenship.
We offer 3 different Grade 9 courses!
Grade 9 Academic FSF1D1
Recommended for most students
Grade 9 Gifted FSF1D6
Must be designated Gifted through the IPRC process to take this course
Grade 9 Open (Beginners French) FSF1O1
For students new to French or who have not completed 600 hours of instruction in French. This applies to students who started French after grade 4, which is when most students in Ontario's English schools begin learning French.
French After Grade 9
Grade 10 French FSF2D1 (Academic)
Prerequisite: FSF1D1 or FSF1D6
Grade 10 credit
Grade 11 French FSF3U1 (University) or FSF3U0 (pre-AP)
Prerequisite: FSF2D1 or FSF2D3
Grade 11 credit
Grade 12 French FSF4U1 (University) or FSF4U0 (AP)
Prerequisite: FSF3U1, FSF3U3 or FSF3U0
Grade 12 credit
Why Study French?
- You get a TDSB French Certificate upon the success completion of Grade 12 French!
- It's spoken in 53 countries and on every continent!
- It's the official language in 29 countries!
- It's the 2nd most taught language in world!
- French is on the rise!
- French-speaking Africa is an increasingly popular place to do business for global investors and has some of the fastest-growing populations in the world!
- Jobs in Canada & Abroad - PLUS French-English bilingual professionals earn more $$$!
- Jobs in International Relations & Diplomacy - the UN, the EU, UNESCO, NATO, IOC, Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, etc.!
- It's the language of Culture! French is the language of fashion, art, film, literature, theatre, philosophy, architecture, etc.!
Join French Club!
Email Mme Moulton for details!
(Lori-Ann.Moulton@tdsb.on.ca)
NSS Success Stories in French Contests
Les voix de la poésie
Northern students have been national finalists.
Le Concours d'art oratoire
Northern students have won locally and have placed in the Top 3 provincially.
Toronto Universities' French Contest
Northern students have won in their category.
OSSTF Student Achievement Awards - French Category
Northern students have won at the local Toronto level and at the provincial level.
National Essay Writing Contest
Northern students have been national finalists.