French

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.

Goals

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. 

Opening Doors to Opportunities

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.

French programs

Our Durham Catholic we offer one of the following French language programs.

• Core French- Begins in Grade 4 and available to all students.
• Extended French - This program is being phased out. Students currently taking an Extended French program can transfer into an existing program at one of our schools. As of the 2019-2020 school year, Extended French will only be offered at the secondary school level.
• French Immersion - Students must be entering Grade 1 to register for this program.

Our French Immersion boundaries include a bigger geographical area and differ from your regular home school boundaries.  

Schools that offer Extended French or French Immersion

The following is a list of our elementary and secondary schools that offer Extended French and/or French Immersion programs for the 2019-2020 school year.

Elementary School sites

The following elementary schools offer an Extended French and/or French Immersion program.

Secondary School sites

We currently offer Extended French courses at the following secondary schools for the 2019-2020 school year.

Contact Us

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.