The French & International Languages Department aims to develop intercultural understanding and international-mindedness through the study of language, literature and culture. Students will communicate and interact with growing confidence in French, one of Canada’s official languages, and/or Spanish while developing the knowledge, skills, and perspectives they need to participate fully as citizens in Canada and in the world. Students gain a greater understanding of the diversity of cultures through the study and exploration of various forms of media, film, poetry, novels and plays. Students will demonstrate their competency in a variety of ways through dramatizations, visual projects, individual oral and written tasks and collaborative group work.
Vision of Learning Languages
Multilingualism, Interculturalism and Global Engagement
The vision of the FSL and International Languages Curriculum of Ontario and the International Baccalaureate Program embraces our goals to help students strive to:
- Use French and other languages to communicate and interact in a variety of social settings;
- Learn about Canada, its two official languages, and other languages, cultures and their diversity;
- Appreciate and acknowledge the interconnectedness and the interdependence of the global community;
- Be responsible for their own learning, as they work independently and in groups;
- Use effective language learning strategies;
- Become lifelong language learners for personal growth and for active participation as world citizens!