Graduation Requirements for French Immersion
To quality for the French Immersion Certificate, students must take at least 10 credits in French Immersion (out of the 30 credits needed for the OSSD). These include:
- 4 French Immersion French (1 credit per grade)
- Grade 9 Geography
- Grade 10 History
- Grade 10 Civics and Careers
- At least three other courses taught in the French language (excluding third languages since the language of instruction should be the third language)
Cooperative Education can qualify as one French Immersion credit if students are working with a French speaking community partner.
Experiential Learning
- Class excursions (théâtre français, chef à l'école, TIFF Bell Lightbox, St. Lawrence Market, French cuisine)
- International trips and exchanges (ISE)
- Language learning opportunities (J’Explore)
- Classroom experiences and clubs
- Authentic schoolwide experiences (e.g. announcements, Student Council, mentorship program, panel participation)