French Second Language Programs

French Second Language Programs​​​​​​
The following French Second Language Programs are offered in Anglophone West School District:
     * Grade 1 Entry French Immersion Program
     * Grade 6 Entry Late French Immersion Program
     * Intensive French Program    

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 FSL Info

 
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Welcome to the application site to register your child for Grades 1 or 6 for 2019-20, in Anglophone West School District.

 

If you wish to register or withdraw your child’s application for the Grade 1 or Grade 6  FI program after June 28th, please contact Amy Wilcox at 444-4035 to process the request.  After August 27th, contact your local school with your request.

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Please note that on-line registration will be open on January 15th, 2019 .  Registrations received by February 28th, 2019 will inform planning for formation of classes (as per provincial Policy 309).    
Immersion Entry Points:
         Grade 1 French Immersion Program (offered where numbers warrant)
·         In Grades 1 to 3, 90-100% of instruction will be in French. There will be an emphasis on oral language, followed by learning to read and write in French from the beginning of the program.
·         In Grades 4 and 5, 80% of instruction will be in French and there will be 150 minutes per week of English Language Arts.
          
       Grade 6 Late Immersion (offered where numbers warrant)
·         In Grades 6 to 8, 70% of instruction is in French.
·         English Language Arts is scheduled as part of the program.
 
Please note:  No child can be admitted to a French Immersion Program if that child already able to function in French. (as per Provincial Policies 309 and 321)
 
In grades K to 3, your child will still participate in the French Language and Cultural Learning Experiences followed by instruction in French Second Language as part of the English Prime program from grades 3-12.
If you reconsider your choice for French Immersion, return to this site and  click on Withdraw from French Immersion. Your child will still have instruction in French second language as part of the English Prime program. This will include a 300-hour Intensive Block in grade 5.
 
For more information please visit the GNB website  https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education/k12/content/anglophone_sector/fsle.html    or  contact your local school, or the Subject Coordinator for French Second Language Programs:
  • Grade 1 Entry French Immersion: Amanda Desveaux  (506) 453-8682
  • Grade 1 Entry French Immersion: Renée Bourgoin  (506) 357-4019
  • Grade 6 Entry French Immersion: Ann Manderson  (506) 357-4181
  • Intensive French Program: Janice Gagnon  (506) 325-4567
 

 Information Meetings

 

Information meetings will be held for parents of students in Anglophone West School District who wish to learn more about the French Second Language Programs that will be offered in the 2019-2020 school year.

  • Schedule of Meetings: Locations:
    Monday, January 14, 2019 .................. Woodstock Education Centre (Saint John Room)
    (Storm Date: Monday, January 21st)
  • Monday, January 14, 2019 .................. Perth-Andover (Southern Victoria High School Theatre)
    (Storm Date: Monday, January 21st)
  • Tuesday, January 15, 2019 ................. Fredericton High School (Theatre)
    (Storm Date: Tuesday, January 22nd)
    Tuesday, January 15, 2019 ................. Oromocto High School (Library)
    (Storm Date: Thursday, January 17th)
  •    Wednesday, January 16, 2019 ............ Leo Hayes High School (Library)
    (Storm Date: Tuesday, January 22nd)
 

 Documents

 
Type
  
Name
  
EveryoneAtTheirBest.pdf
  
FSL Parent Information Meetings 2019-2020.pdf
  
 

 Helpful Links

 
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   New Brunswick Education and Early Childhood Development French Second Language Education Page