Courses Offered

Core French FSF1D
Grade 9, Academic
This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles, and poems, will serve as stepping stones to oral and written activities.
Course Costs: $18
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent

Core French FSF1P
Grade 9, Applied
This course emphasizes the concurrent development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills using a broad-based theme such as the media. Students will enhance their ability to understand and speak French through conversations, discussions, and presentations. They will also read short stories, articles, poems, and songs and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues, and invitations.
Course Costs: $18
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent

Core French FSF2D
Grade 10, Academic
This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, further develop their language skills, and deepen their understanding and appreciation of francophone culture around the world. Exploring a variety of themes, students will develop and apply critical thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and interpretation of texts, and in their own writing.
Course Costs: $15
Prerequisite: FSF1D

Core French FSF3U
Grade 11, University Preparation
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing skills and to reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of French-speaking cultures in Canada and around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play. Students will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.
Course Costs: $15
Prerequisite: FSF2D

Core French FSF4U
Grade 12, University Preparation
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of French-language skills. Students will consolidate their oral skills as they discuss literature, culture, and current issues. They will read a variety of texts and will write a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.
Course Costs: $15
Prerequisite: FSF3U

International Languages - Beginning Spanish LWSBD
Level 2, Academic
This is an introductory Spanish course and the first of three levels. Students are introduced to basic language structures and vocabulary. Some of the language topics include: introductions, school, city life, relationships and everyday life. Each unit includes information about Spanish speaking cultures. Equal emphasis is put on listening and speaking and reading and writing skills.
Prerequisite: None

International Languages - Second Year Spanish LWSCU
Level 3, University Preparation
This is the continuation of the Level 1 Spanish course. Students will continue to develop their language skills. At this point classes will be entirely conducted in Spanish. Possible activities might include an intercultural e-mail exchange with a school from a Spanish speaking country. Prerequisite: LWSBD
Prerequisite: LWSBD

International Languages - Third Year Spanish LWSDU
Level 4, University Preparation
This is the final course in the University preparation Spanish Program. Students continue to develop and refine their language knowledge in all four skills. They will read from a variety of genres for study and pleasure and to gain cultural knowledge. The course will include a research report on an aspect of Spanish or Latin American culture. Prerequisite: LWSCU
Prerequisite: LWSCU