[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Students in French Immersion follow the same curriculum as students in the regular English program do, but their courses are in French instead of English. There is no fee for the program. French Immersion students take four courses in French during their grade 8 year and three courses in French in grade 9 and 10.\u00a0 Over the grade 11 and 12 years, students will take a total of three courses in French spread over two years.<\/p>\n
Our French Immersion program offers students the opportunity to learn subjects in an immersion context and to be able to attain a high level of fluency in the language by the end of grade 12.\u00a0 The program intends to offer the best available courses and curriculum to compliment the studies of a student who would like to graduate one day with a bilingual provincial Dogwood certificate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Other Useful Links and Information” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal”][vc_toggle title=”AUFC Scholarship Opportunities” el_id=”1493242434788-f5d0e3f2-2ca6″]The Association des universit\u00e9s de la francophonie canadienne (AUFC) is offering 25 merit scholarships of $5000 to students currently enrolled in a French language immersion school who plan on pursuing university studies in French at a participating AUFC member university. For more information, please visit our website:\u00a0http:\/\/acufc.ca\/<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Become a Parent Volunteer” el_id=”1493242433104-79fd65aa-b8f6″]Canadian Parents for French is looking for volunteers across the province to get involved in their local school communities to help support and promote quality French language education for all students.<\/p>\n Your level of commitment is really up to you! You could help organize local French musical performances, movie nights, exchanges, camps, public speaking competitions and so much more!<\/p>\n Your involvement could be as simple as helping your local CPF Chapter with all of the little things from stuffing envelopes to blowing up balloons, or as involved as meeting with school trustees, to taking on a leadership role within your local chapter.<\/p>\n Each chapter operates a little differently so depending on where you live, there are different opportunities. There are also opportunities at the Provincial Branch Office in Vancouver, so if you would like to be a part of our events, or help us out in the office, let us know!<\/p>\n Contact\u00a0outreach@cpf.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0\/ 1.800.665.1222 ex 315.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Business Administration Bilingual Bachelor Program” el_id=”1493242435127-578f1239-cdbc”]There is a bilingual Bachelor program<\/span> in Business-Administration at Laval University in Quebec City. It is aimed at students that do not fully master the French language. First year students have a choice of taking courses in French or English and \u00a0will receive French courses along the way. \u00a0Further Information available on this link:<\/p>\n http:\/\/english.fsa.ulaval.ca\/cms\/site\/fba\/home\/programs\/undergraduate\/BBA;jsessionid=6ED6F1D2CAA1AFB5C267515CB1BB8FD0<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Canadian Parents For French” el_id=”1493242434293-d498eacc-06bc”]The CPF Ridge Meadows Board would be grateful for more volunteer participation. \u00a0Help us to maintain quality French programs for our children. Our chapter contributes to Grade 12 CPF Scholarships, Cultural Exchange Grants, Welcome Kits, French Book Fairs, French Film Festival, Verbathon, Concours D’art Oratoire, preschool story time, parental representation on the French Advisory Committee, teacher appreciation and French summer camp.<\/p>\n Free Rosetta Stone French-Language Courses Available Canadian Parents for French – BC & Yukon Branch Further information please visit our websites at: <\/strong> Explore<\/span> Odyssey <\/b><\/span>is a paid full-time work experience program that allows students to travel within Canada, gain experience in a school environment and share their cultures. Students work as language-assistants under the supervision of a teacher, encouraging students to improve their knowledge of language and culture. Academic credits are available for this program.. 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\n<\/span><\/strong>Are you a parent who would like to improve your knowledge and understanding of French? For adults who would like to take an introductory French-language course, the Central Interior Distance Education School (CIDES) offers free Rosetta Stone online learning courses.Rosetta is a fun, interactive and proven way to learn. CIDES partners with Rosetta Stone to offer BC Ministry of Education and Child Care language courses for credit. To learn more about Rosetta Stone™, visit http:\/\/www.rosettastone.com<\/span>\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Rowan Burge – Chapter Support and Outreach Officer
\n227 \u2013 1555 West 7th<\/sup>\u00a0Vancouver, BC V6J 1S1
\nPhone: 778.329.9115 ext 315 Toll Free: 1.800.665.1222
\nE-mail:\u00a0outreach@cpf.bc.ca
\n<\/a>Website:\u00a0www.cpf.bc.ca<\/a>
\nTwitter:\u00a0@cpfbc<\/a>
\nFacebook:\u00a0Canadian Parents for French – BC & Yukon<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwww.cpf.bc.ca
\n<\/span><\/a>https:\/\/pittmeadowselementarypac.weebly.com\/cpf-canadian-parents-for-french.html<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Contests” el_id=”1493242433964-8fe14995-dc21″]French for the Future\u2019s National Essay Contest. More information available at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.french-future.org\/programs\/essay-contest\/<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”French Exchanges and Trips”]French Language Travel Programs<\/span>
\n<\/b><\/span>Have a student who is interested in cultural discoveries, exciting experiences, new friends, and exploring a francophone region of Canada?<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>The Explore bursary covers room, board and tuition for full-time students enrolling in a five-week French immersion program. Anglophone students with Grade 11 or higher can apply for the bursary. Students who successfully complete this exchange can use it as\u00a0credit for graduation<\/a>. \u00a0Please visit www.myexplore.ca<\/a>\u00a0for further\u00a0details and an application form.
\nhttp:\/\/www.myexplore.ca\/en\/<\/span>
\n<\/a>http:\/\/www.myexplore.ca\/data\/documents\/00000007.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n