1. Welcome to the Aurora High School French Immersion Programme
Bienvenue!

2. French Department Members:
Polina Tchasti – Subject Head
Marc Henoud – (Honorary Member)
Michael Nakhla
Sandra Vig
Shayna Blumenthal
Maha Azim
Elizabeth Regan

3. French Immersion Certificate
10 Credits Required
8 are compulsory
2 are elective
3 (+2 optional) in Grade 9
3 (+1 optional)in Grade 10
1 (+2 optional) in Grade 11
1 in Grade 12
Optional Subjects and Applied Stream
courses are available based on enrollment

4. Grade 9 Core Requirements (3) Français FIF1DF or FIF1PF
Géographie du Canada CGC 1DF
Sciences SNC 1DF
Elective Choices
Affaires BTT1OF,
Arts dramatiques ADA1OF

5. Grade 10 Core Requirements (3) Français FIF 2DF Histoire CHC 2DF
Carrières - Citoyenneté CHV 2OF/GLC 2OF
Elective Choice (1)
Sciences SNC 2DF (Académique)

6. Grade 11 Core requirement (1) Français FIF 3UF Elective choices
Géographie (Voyage et Tourisme) CGG3OF
Sciences humaines
(Antropo/Psycho/Socio-logie) HSP3UF

7. Félicitations, you have earned the French Immersion Certificate!
Grade 12
Core requirement (1)
Français FIF 4UF
10 Credits in F.I.?
Félicitations, you have earned the French Immersion Certificate!

8. Opportunities for Program Enrichment
Cinéfranco (field trip to the French film festival in Toronto)
Trips to the Théâtre Français de Toronto
Trips to La Troupe des Anciens de Toronto
Touring theatre troupes.

9. French Language Proficiency Contests
Canadian Parents for French
Contests alternating between l’Université Glendon, l’Université d’Ottawa and l’Université de Toronto for senior students.
Prizes include university scholarships
Various other contests:
Grade 12 creative writing contest
The grand prize is a trip to France.

10. Exchange Opportunities
European Exchanges with ISE (France, Belgium and Switzerland)
Recommended in Gr. 10 and Gr. 11

11. Travel Opportunities
France Trip (every 2 years, open to students in Gr.10, Gr.11 & Gr.12) Pending board approval Trip to Québec (open to students in Gr. 9 and 10)

12. The Government of Canada’s Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Promotion of Linguistic Duality
funding of activities to enhance linguistic duality;
funding of activities to encourage the offer of services in both official languages.
Second-Language Learning
assistance to the provinces and territories for second-language teaching;
granting of bursaries and monitoring positions for improving second-language skills;
funding of activities to support second-language learning;
summer employment under Young Canada Works.

13. Post Secondary Education

15. French is one of the most frequently spoken languages in the world after English.
French, along with English, is the official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO,
Olympic Committee, Red Cross…
Over 50,000 English words have their origin in French.
Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world.
French is spoken in 43 different countries around the world.

16. Career Opportunities Translator / Interpreter Editor / Proof-reader
Travel / Hospitality
Government / Politics / International affairs
Business / International Business
Journalism / Broadcasting
Health Care Services
Scientific Research and Engineering
Importing / Exporting
Education
Law… AND MORE!

17. Top Reasons For Studying French
Increased job opportunities and better function in the global economy
More than 9 million Canadians speak French
Around the globe, 160 million people live and work in French
Increased appreciation of other people and other cultures
Increased appreciation and understanding of our own culture
Learning French actually helps knowledge and command of the English language

18. Top Reasons For Studying French
Strengthens overall language skills, as well as critical and creative skills
Improves overall school performance and develops problem-solving skills
Opens the door to the world of art, fashion, dance, cuisine, cinema and literature
Builds self-esteem and enhances pride in one’s own culture

19. Give yourself the competitive edge…
Add French to your résumé.

20. Please visit classrooms around the school for more information about various departments.
French/ESL – Library