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Extended French

Extended French

The Extended French Program:

Bienvenue! We invite you and your grade four student to consider enrolling in one of the Near North District School Board’s extended French programs, which begin at the start of grade 5.

The aim of the extended French program is to increase students’ ability to communicate in French, so that they will be able to “communicate and interact with growing confidence in French, one of Canada’s official languages, while developing the knowledge, skills, and perspectives they need to participate fully as citizens in Canada and in the world.” (Ministry of Education, French as a Second Language curriculum policy document, p. 6)

Research confirms that second language learning strengthens first-language skills. As well, learning a second language enhances in students the reasoning, problem-solving and creative-thinking skills necessary for our 21st century learners, providing them with a distinct advantage in their future pathways.

EXTENDED FRENCH PATHWAY

2022-23 Registration Open

Near North District School Board will be accepting school registrations through an online application process. Parents registering online will need to complete additional forms to finalize the registration process when schools reopen. If you have any questions regarding the registration process or require assistance please call 705-472-8170 or email info@nearnorthschools.ca.

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Extended French Virtual Information Session

April 12 @ 6PM
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Extended French Virtual Information Session

April 12 @ 6PM

The Extended French Immersion Parent Information Night is for parents considering registering their child in any of our NNDSB Extended French schools: Parry Sound Public, E.W. Norman Public School, Land of Lakes Public School, and White Woods Public School. This information session will provide an overview of the Extended French Program, the educational benefits of learning French for your child, and the ways parents can support their children in second language learning.

Inclusive Programming

The extended French program is a French language learning option that is open and available to all students, including students with special needs and identified students. Student IEPs will outline the supports necessary for student success.

Culturally Enriching

In this program French is taught not only as a subject, but is also used as the language of instruction in other content areas, thus providing an immersion experience that offers dynamic and culturally-rich learning opportunities.

Secondary Pathways

At the secondary level, schools may grant a certificate in extended French when the student has completed a sequence of four courses in extended French and three courses in other subjects taught in French.

SCHOOLS OFFERING EXTENDED FRENCH

ELEMENTARY

  • E.W. Norman Public School
  • Land of Lakes Public School
  • Mattawa District Public School
  • Parry Sound Public School
  • White Woods Public School

SECONDARY

  • Almaguin Highlands Secondary School
  • F.J. McElligott Secondary School
  • Northern Secondary School
  • Parry Sound High School
  • West Ferris Secondary School
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EXTENDED FRENCH HOURS OF INSTRUCTION

GRADES 5 AND 6
60% instruction in French
3 hours per day

GRADES 7 AND 8
50% instruction in French
2.5 hours per day

SECONDARY
A minimum of 4 Extended French courses
3 other courses taught in French

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"We acknowledge in a good way, the original people of the land here"
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