1. Programs in French for prospectives teachers
Anne Marie Gagné
Communications Coordinator

2. WHY TEACH (IN) FRENCH?
Rising demand for qualified teachers in French Immersion and FSL programs
Stand out and improve your career prospects
Student exchange program
Access to more scholarships and bursaries

3. POURQUOI? TEACH (IN) FRENCH? Where to start How to get there
So as you start thinking about your university journey, know that you have some choices around what the experience will look like. Choices that allow you to be a bit creative with your educational path, to explore and try new things.
And we want you to explore because we want you to create an experience that’s unique to you.

4. TEACH
(IN) FRENCH

5. TEACH (IN) FRENCH
TO TEACH FRENCH OR
TO TEACH SUBJECTS IN FRENCH

6. WHERE TO START?

7. B.C. TEACHING CERTIFICATE
WHERE TO START?
A) Bachelor degree +
B) Professional Development Program (PDP)
Or Programme de formation professionnelle (PFP)
B.C. TEACHING CERTIFICATE
teaching certificate issued from Ministry of Education through The Teacher Regulation Branch. This certificate shows that you qualify to work in BC’s education sector-that you have the academic qualifications, teaching experience and personal characteristics required for working with children.

8. HOW TO GET THERE?

9. HOW TO GET THERE? A) BACHELOR DEGREE Options in French:
French Major with concentration for Prospective Teachers
French Cohort Program (FCP)
COOL Option

10. HOW TO GET THERE? A) BACHELOR DEGREE
1) FRENCH MAJOR WITH CONCENTRATION FOR PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS
French + Education courses (in French + English)
Student exchange program in France or in Quebec
+ Minor with another department (option)
There is also other options with the French department… For example if you’re not from a French School or an Immersion School, you can still become a French teacher and start learning this language at SFU with a program for beginners. Ask your advisor for more details.

11. Étudiants qui sont répartis dans toutes sortes de domaines d’études…

12. HOW TO GET THERE? A) BACHELOR DEGREE 2) FRENCH COHORT PROGRAM (FCP)
Multidisciplinary program: French, Political Science, History
Student exchange program: one year or one semester in Quebec or Europe
Cohort (group of 25 students)
About 60% of courses taught in French
The French Cohort Program (FCP) is a multidisciplinary and bilingual program.
This option is perfect for you if you have an interest in Social Sciences.

13. Étudiants qui sont répartis dans toutes sortes de domaines d’études…

14. HOW TO GET THERE? A) BACHELOR DEGREE
3) COOL OPTION (CURRICULUM IN THE OTHER OFFICIAL LANGUAGE)
History (ex: Canada since Confederation)
Political Science (ex: Introduction to Politics and Government)
French
Criminology
International relations, etc.
You can also take the COOL Option (curriculum in the other official language).
You combine your area of study with various electives taught in French (to maintain your French while learning in the subject area).
The selection of subjects can vary each semester.

15. B) PROGRAMME DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNELLE (PFP) / PDP – FRENCH MODULE
HOW TO GET THERE?
B) PROGRAMME DE FORMATION PROFESSIONNELLE (PFP) /
PDP – FRENCH MODULE
12-month intensive program (3 terms)
Courses & experiences as a real teacher in classrooms
Get prepared!
Complete prerequisite courses during Bachelor degree studies
Attend an information session in French
After completing your bachelor…
I know it’s in 4 years (or more) and it can seem far away today…
You will have time to think about it…
But just keep in mind that the step after if the PFP (Programme de formation professionelle) or in English PDP (Professional Development Program – French module) to become a teacher.
If you have any question about that, our colleague Betty is the expert!  Don’t hesitate to go see her after our presentation.

16. WE ARE
HERE TO HELP

17. WE ARE HERE TO HELP ACCESS TO BURSARIES
Official Languages Study Fellowship from B.C. Ministry of Education (minimum of 55% of courses are in French)
$5000 (Bachelor degree)
$1600 for PFP
Others bursaries:
ACUFC (Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne)
Explore Program (5 weeks in Quebec)
If you have more than 55% of courses taken in French…
There is also other French organization who offer bursaries. For example, the ACUFC…
And there is a bursaries to do a program named Explore, which is a 5 weeks experience of study in your second language – Perfect to prepare for the PFP.

18. WE ARE HERE TO HELP FREE SERVICES AND SUPPORT
Language support: Grammar workshops, tutoring sessions, individual and group support in academic writing
Social activities: Various activities and events in French
Library Resources: A large collection of French books and documents available on campus and online
You are not alone…

19. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Hélène Pouliot Tel : 778-782-8744 :
Ivana Tasić-Nikolić
Tel :
Betty Chin
Tel:
Major in French for Prospective Teachers
French Cohort Program (FCP)
COOL Option
PFP (PDP French Module)
If you are interested by one of the programs we’ve presented you today, the first step is to contact your actual student advisor.
She will be able to tell you if you need a transfer of Faculty right now or if you should start with the BGS and be transferred later.
After it, you can book an appointment with one of those 3 advisors, depending on what interest you.

20. For more information about the programs in French: www.sfu.ca/fassfr