French Program

Whether you are continuing from Junior High or are a French Immersion student looking for a challenge, we offer a pathway to help you achieve global fluency.

Path 1: French as a Second Language (9-Year Program)

For students who began French in Grade 4 and have completed Grade 9 French.

Courses: French 10 - 20 - 30-9Y 

• French 10-9Y: Focuses on travel, sports, francophone culture, and school life, and the past tense (passé composé).
• Credential: At the end of French 30-9Y, students have the opportunity to write the DELF B1 exam for international accreditation.

Path 2: Advanced Placement (AP) French

For students coming from grade 9 French Immersion or those with high-level proficiency.

Courses: French 31A AP, 31B AP, 31C AP

• The Experience: This unique "Scona-only" sequence is conducted exclusively in French. You will engage in debates, literary analysis, and film studies to prepare for living or working in Francophone environments.
• Credential: Students can write the French AP exam after completing 31B AP, as well as the DELF B2 exam.

Global Opportunities & Certifications

We believe language should be lived, not just studied.

• Exchange Programs: We are proud to offer exchange opportunities to Quebec and Grenoble, France.
• International Diplomas: Scona’s French 30-9Y and French 31B AP students have the opportunity to write the DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française). This is a permanent, official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education that is recognized by employers and universities worldwide.

Quick Facts for Parents

• Credits: All French courses are worth 5 credits.
• Testing: Students have the opportunity to earn the DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française), an internationally recognized diploma certifying French language proficiency.
• Goal: Our programs aim for functional bilingualism, giving students the skills to communicate effectively in real-world cultures and professional environments.
• Success: Over 50% of Scona students take an international language, and our French students consistently rank high on global competency benchmarks.
• University Advantage: Students are able to use a 30-level French language course to apply to a variety of university programs and for scholarship applications.

Québec exchange made possible through the Alberta Teachers' Association

International Partner Region: Rhônes-Alpes: Grenoble, France ‌‌

International Partner Region: Rhônes-Alpes: Annecy, France

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