Grade 9

FSF 1DC Core French – Academic

Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of instruction in elementary Core French, or equivalent

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 continue to develop language knowledge and skills 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, and will develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.

FSF 1PC Core French – Applied

Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of instruction in elementary Core French, or equivalent

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French in structured situations on everyday topics and to apply their knowledge of French in everyday situations. Students will continue to develop language knowledge and skills introduced in the elementary Core French program, through practical applications and concrete examples, and will use creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.

Grade 10

FSF 2DC Core French - Academic

Prerequisite: FSF 1DC or FIF 1DC

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will continue to develop their language knowledge and skills through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will continue to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.

FSF 2PC Core French - Applied

Prerequisite: FSF 1DC or FSF1PC

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about everyday matters and topics of personal interest in real-life situations. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in structured, guided, and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will continue to develop their language knowledge and skills through the consolidation of language-learning strategies for interpreting texts and communicating clearly. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will continue to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.

Grade 11

FSF 3OC Core French - Open

Prerequisite: Core French: Grade 10 Academic, Applied or Open

This course provides opportunities for students to speak and interact in French in real-life situations. Students will continue to develop their communication skills, making connections to previous experiences and using newly acquired language knowledge and skills. They will also continue to increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary for life-long language learning.

FSF 3UC Core French - University

Prerequisite: FSF 2DC

This course offers students extended opportunities to speak and interact in real-life situations in French with greater independence. Students will develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts. They will continue to broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary for life-long language learning. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.

Grade 12

FSF 4OC French Core - Open

Prerequisite: FSF 3OC

This course provides a variety of opportunities for students to speak and interact in French. Students will use language learning strategies in a variety of real-life situations and personally relevant contexts. They will continue to develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. Students will also continue to develop their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, as well as the skills necessary for life-long language learning.

FSF 4UC French Core - University

Prerequisite: FSF 3UC

This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently. Students will apply language-learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and will continue to develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. Students will also continue to enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary for life-long language learning. During their grade 12 year, students will have the opportunity to take the DELF exam, an internationally recognized second language proficiency test. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.