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French Immersion is…

French Immersion is…. a program designed specifically for students who do not speak French at home a long term investment (it takes about 7 years to learn a language) open to all children. A French immersion graduate…. has studied in French from grades K or 6 - 12

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French Immersion is…

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  1. French Immersion is… • a program designed specifically for students who do not speak French at home • a long term investment (it takes about 7 years to learn a language) • open to all children

  2. A French immersion graduate… • has studied in French from grades K or 6 - 12 • has a bilingual provincial Dogwood certificate • is functionally bilingual

  3. A functionally bilingual person can… • participate easily in French conversations • accept employment with French as the language of work • take post-secondary courses with French as the language of instruction

  4. Benefits.... Personal: • Self esteem & confidence • Cultural awareness & appreciation • Communication skills • Academic achievement • Ease in learning more languages

  5. Benefits.... Practical • Increased job opportunities • Ease of travel • Exchange programs • Eligibility for post-secondary bursaries

  6. Why French? • Canada has two official languages: English and French • French is a world language, spoken in 51 countries • French, along with English, is the official working language of the United Nations,NATO, IOC, Red Cross and many other global organizations • A larger % of the world’s population speaks more than one language

  7. Early Immersion • Begins in Kindergarten (or grade 1) Late immersion • Begins in grade 6

  8. Langley French Immersion Enrolment 2008-09 Total: 1446

  9. Overview of Langley French Immersion Programs: K-12

  10. What subjects are taught? • The content of French Immersion programs parallels that of the English language curriculum. • From Grade 4 to Grade 12, English Language Arts is provided. Other courses may also be offered in English.

  11. Typically “required” courses are offered in French e.g. Social Studies, French Language, Planning 10 Students still have room in their academic programs to choose elective courses Grade 11 – Social Studies 11 & Français Langue 11 Grade 12 – Français Langue 12 Secondary curriculum

  12. Opportunities • Concours d’Art Oratoire – French Public Speaking Competition (all levels) • Cultural activities • Exchange programs • Summer language bursary programs (for senior students)

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