French Immersion
Program
Craig Kielburger Secondary School
Grade 8 Parent Night Presentation
November 2021
Why is learning French so important?
Our curriculum document states:
“The ability to speak and understand French allows students to communicate with French-speaking people in Canada and around the world, to understand and appreciate the history and evolution of their cultures, and to develop and benefit from a competitive advantage in the workforce. While the knowledge of any language has value, French is not only a global language but the mother tongue of many Canadians and an integral part of the Canadian identity. Learning French equips students to communicate with French-speaking Canadians and millions of French speakers around the world”
If students complete 10 F.I. courses at CKSS...
...they will receive a Certificate of Studies in French Immersion when they graduate.
Typically, French Immersion students take:
Grade 9 -- 4 French Immersion credits
Grade 10 -- 3 French Immersion credits
Grade 11 -- 2 French Immersion credits
Grade 12 -- 1 French Immersion credit
Each year, students take the French language course (for a total of 4). Aside from that, 6 other courses will be delivered entirely in French.
CKSS French Immersion Required Courses
Overview of Grade 9 French Immersion Program
Academic Level French Immersion (FIF1D4): A course providing opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently in a variety of real-life and personally relevant contexts.
Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as their ability to communicate in French with confidence.
Our French Immersion students in grade 9 also take 3 other courses offered completely in French:
ADA1O4 (Les Arts Dramatiques)
BTT1O4 (Information à l’Informatique Appliquée aux Affaires)
CGC1D4 (La Géographie du Canada)
Grades 9 through 12
Questions? Feel free to reach out!
Guidance -- Mr. Jeff Yull
Program Leader, French & The Arts -- Ms. Shannon O’Brien