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Early French Immersion program
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Embrace the World en Français (pdf)
French Immersion is the most predominant alternative language program within the Calgary Board of Education. French is used as the language of instruction beginning in Kindergarten or Grade 1 and continuing to Grade 12.
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WHERE IS IT?
Residential District and Designated Schools 2011-2012 (PDF)
2011-2012 Maps
Elementary Map (PDF) | Middle/Jr High Map (PDF) | Sr. High Map (PDF)
(top) HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Entry points - Kindergarten or Grade 1
- Proportion of French to English
- Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2:
100% French (No English is taught, English Language Arts is formally introduced in Grade 3)
- Grade 3:
80% French; 20% English (English Language Arts is formally introduced)
- Grades 4, 5 and 6:
70% French; 30% English
- Subjects taught in French:
- Grades 7, 8 and 9:
French Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies
- Grades 10, 11 and 12:
French Language Arts; Social Studies; Mathematics
BENEFITS OF LEARNING FRENCH
- Expands the intellect
- Teaches responsible citizenship
- Develops enhanced feelings of self-esteem
- Provides students with ready access to French-speaking role models, communication resources, abundant French media sources and activities in francophone communities
- Helps students to better understand the history, development and politics of Canada
- Strengthens English literacy skills
- Encourages the joy of lifelong learning
- Allows students to compete internationally
- Provides students with more choices for advanced education and career options
- Broadens students' cultural life through access to literature, art, music and theatre in another language
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September 22, 2011
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