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At the Durham Catholic District School Board we are committed to supporting the Ontario Ministry of Education's vision for French as a Second Language Programs:
Students in English-language school boards have the confidence and ability to use French effectively in their daily lives.
The Ontario Ministry of Education has identified three goals that support the vision for French as a Second Language. With a focus on these goals, we here at the Durham Catholic District School Board are working with educators, students, parents and community members to support student achievement in FSL and strengthen FSL programming.
Goal 1: Increase student confidence, proficiency and achievement in FSL.
Students’ achievement in FSL is directly influenced by not only their proficiency but also by their confidence in using the language. We are focused on developing both proficiency and confidence in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing for students in all of our FSL programs.
Goal 2: Increase the percentage of students studying FSL until graduation.
Learning a second language is a lifelong journey. Our students are encouraged to continue studying French until graduation and to participate in learning opportunities outside of the classroom to develop their language skills. All students benefit by staying in FSL until Grade 12 and having the support of all stakeholders to ensure that this is possible.
Goal 3: Increase student, educator, parent and community engagement in FSL.
Engagement of all stakeholders is a major factor in strengthening FSL programs. Educator, parent and community support of FSL enhance student achievement by placing a high value on FSL programs. We are committed to our French language programs and strive to inspire our students to learn French through the active engagement of all key stakeholders.
For additional information regarding the vision and goals for FSL programs in Ontario schools, click here.
As a Board, we value the learning of French and recognize the many benefits that French language-skills provide students. Our French language programs open doors to opportunities! Watch the video below to learn more about what our elementary and secondary students have to share about learning French.
Our Durham Catholic students can take one of the following French language programs.
Our French Immersion boundaries include a bigger geographical area and differ from your regular home school boundaries.
The following is a list of our elementary and secondary schools that offer Extended French and/or French Immersion programs for the 2018-2019 school year.
The following elementary schools offer an Extended French and/or French Immersion program.
School | School Contact Information | French Immersion | Extended French |
St. Christopher Catholic School | 431 Annapolis Ave., Oshawa Tel: 905-725-7672 |
Grades 1 - 7 | Not available |
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School | 1425 Coldstream Drive, Oshawa Tel: 905-571-1969 |
Grades 1 - 4 | Not available |
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School | 400 Pacific Ave., Oshawa Tel: 905-723-1921 |
Grades 1 - 8 | Not available |
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School | 1103 Giffard St., Whitby Tel: 905-666-4011 |
Grades 1 - 7 | Not available |
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School | 95 Waller St., Whitby Tel: 905-721-2460 |
Grades 1 - 8 | Grades 8 |
St. Leo Catholic School | 120 Watford St., Brooklin Tel: 905-655-3852 |
Grades 1 - 8 | Not available |
St. John Paul II Catholic School | 160 Cachet Blvd., Brooklin Tel: 905-655-2291 |
Grades 1 - 8 | Not available |
St. James Catholic School | 10 Clover Ridge Drive W., Ajax Tel: 905-427-3327 |
Grades 1 -7 | Not available |
St. Patrick Catholic School - French Immersion Centre | 280 Delaney Dr., Ajax Tel: 905-427-2866 |
Grades 1 - 8 | Not available |
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School | 490 Strouds Lane, Pickering Tel: 905-839-0005 |
Grade 7 | Not available |
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School | 1166 Finch Ave., Pickering Tel: 905-839-1844 |
Grades 1 - 8 | Grades 8 |
St. Monica Catholic School | 275 Twyn Rivers Dr., Pickering Tel: 905-509-6691 |
Grades 1 - 6 | Not available |
St. Joseph Catholic School | 25 Quaker Village Dr., Uxbridge Tel: 905-852-6242 |
Grades 1 - 4 | Not available |
We currently offer Extended French courses at the following secondary schools for the 2018-2019 school year.
School | School Contact Information | Extended French |
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School | 1375 Harwood Ave., N., Ajax | Grades 9 - 12 |
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School | 1918 Whites Rd., Pickering | Grades 9 - 12 |
Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School | 1020 Dryden Blvd., Whitby | Grades 9 - 12 |
To learn more about our French programs email Teaching and Learning Consultant for French as a Second Language or call us at 905-576-6150 ext. 22237.