French as a Second Language

What is French as a Second Language?

• French as a Second Language is an introduction to the foundations of French.
• It is taught as one subject 150 minutes a week.
• French as a Second Language usually begins in grade 4 and can continue till grade 12.

Who should register?

• All students whose mother tongue is not French.

Which schools offer it?

• 94% of all Edmonton Catholic Schools

What is the overarching goal of Core French?

• To develop students who are sufficiently competent in French so that they can function in the language and culture outside the confines of the classroom (Alberta Education, FSL program of Studies, p. 8).

Useful links

• Canadian Parents for French
• Alberta Education