Toronto Catholic District School Board

French as a Second Language

The FSL programs offered at SJCS are: Core French and Extended French. These programs reflect students’ differing needs in studying French and are designed to provide students with different levels of intensity in developing their French- language knowledge and skills.

Core French: The aim of the Core French program is to provide students with fundamental communication skills in French and an understanding of the nature of the language and its culture. Core French offers students the chance to develop a usable command of the French language.

Extended French: The aim of the Extended French program is to develop students’ French-language knowledge and skills and to provide them with an understanding and appreciation of francophone culture in Canada and around the world.

The school grants a certificate in Extended French if the student has successfully completed four language and culture courses and three religion courses in French.

Department Head:

Mr. P. Beamish

Department Members:

Ms. M.L. Fragomeni

Ms. S. Turzanski

Ms. M. Sanchez-Kani

Department Courses:

Courses	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Core French (Academic) Core French (Applied) Extended French (Academic)	FSF1D FSF1P FEF1D
Core French (Academic) Extended French (Academic)		FSF2D FEF2D
Core French (University Preparation) Extended French (University Prep.)			FSF3U FEF 3U
Core French (University Preparation) Extended French (University Prep.)				FSF4U FEF4U

Spanish
This course introduces students to language elements they will need to begin to communicate with native speakers. Students will participate in practical activities in which they can apply their knowledge and skills. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, including social customs, music and food, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources.

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