Bienvenue!
Welcome to Bell High School’s Languages department. Our team of educators are committed to helping students develop the confidence they need to be able to communicate comfortably in French.
Course Pathways
We currently offer a number of courses at the Core and Immersion levels. Below you will find the French courses offered throughout the grades. The Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) is an internationally-recognized test of French proficiency for persons whose first language is not French.Core and Immersion students enrolled in a Grade 12 FSL course will have the opportunity to write the DELF. For more information on OCDSB FSL course offerings, such as course descriptions and prerequisites, click here.
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Programs |
Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
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Immersion |
FIF1D |
FIF2D |
FIF3U |
FIF4U |
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Core |
FSF1D |
FSF2D |
FSF3U |
FSF4U |
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FSF1OS |
FSF2OS |
Courses Offered in French Immersion
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 |
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French as a Second Language Certificates
Three French as a Second Language (FSL) programs are available for students — Core French, Extended French, or Immersion French. These programs aim to foster an interest in French language learning that will continue throughout the student’s life. An FSL certificate is awarded to students who have pursued a concentrated study in French.
- A Core French Certificate includes successfully completing 4 French language courses, including the Grade 11 and 12 Core French courses.
- An Extended French Certificate includes successfully completing 4 French language courses, and 3 additional courses taught in French. A cooperative education placement or an eLearning credit offered in French, may be included toward the 6 additional credits.
- An Immersion French Certificate includes successfully completing 10 courses — 4 French language courses and 6 additional courses taught in French. A cooperative education placement or an eLearning credit offered in French, may be included toward the 6 additional credits.
Department Head
Nickola Konecny
nickola.konecny@ocdsb.ca
