Core French French instruction is provided from Grades 3 to 8 for 160 minutes per week. The aim of the Core French Program, Grades 4-8 is to develop basic communication skills in French as well as an appreciation of French culture.
Students develop a basic usable command of the French language.
At the secondary level, students continue to consolidate oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students could take further courses, at the university or college level, depending on the career route they choose. This program is designed for students whose first language is not French. The curriculum content in all grades is the same as the English curriculum, except that students receive instruction in French Language beginning in Senior Kindergarten and the language of communication for most subjects is French. The aim of the French Immersion program is for students to have full mastery of the English language, to be functionally bilingual, and to have an understanding and appreciation of French culture.