The French Immersion (FI) Program is offered for students within the Pierre Elliott Trudeau boundary with the minimum required hours of French language instruction.
As per the Ministry of Education of Ontario, a student entering the FI program in Grade 9 must have accumulated by the end of Grade 8 a minimum of 3800 hours of French language instruction
All students in the FI program must complete a minimum of Ten (10) French courses by the end of their Grade 12 year.
A list of required French courses are as follows:
- French Language, Grade 9 (FIF1DF)
- Geography, Grade 9 (CGC1DF)
- French Language, Grade 10 ( FIF2DF)
- History, Grade 10 (CHC2DF)
- Civics and Careers, Grade 10 (CHV2OF, GLC2OF)
- French Language, Grade 11 (FIF3OF or FIF3UF)
- French Language, Grade 12 (FIF4OF or FIF4UF)
French Immersion Course Offerings
Below is a list of courses offered in French, at Trudeau.
Please be advised that some of these courses may not always be available. They are subject to change yearly. Only courses marked with ** are mandatory and offered on a yearly basis.
For a current list of FI Course Listings, please refer to the My Blueprint Website.
| Grade | Course | Course Code | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Les Arts Visuels, 9e | AVI1OF | This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. |
| 9 | Le Théatre, 9e | ADA1O | This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them |
| 9 | Introduction à l’Informatique | BTT1OF | This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology. |
| 9 | La Géographie Canadienne ** | CGC1DF | This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place to live. |
| 10 | L'histoire Canadienne depuis la Première Guerre Mondiale ** | CHC2DF | Many Canadians view the 20th Century of Canada’s history as boring. Furthermore, as a subject, History is considered to be purely memorizing dates and studying irrelevant events. Yet, you will find that this course will shatter those assumptions and convince you that Canada’s history is one of dramatic and interesting events. Travel back in time to experience a WWI boot camp firsthand, learn the music and dances of the 1920s, see if you can make money in a 1930s stock market game, and hear about the horrors of the Holocaust by meeting a Holocaust survivor. Discover that the study of History can be fun and worthwhile as you learn about recent events in the 20th and 21st Centuries through simulations, film, and interactive activities. In addition, this course will assist you in developing skills for the OSSLT (Literacy Test) as it provides a foundation for the development of many important skills such as research, essay writing, and analytical thinking. |
| 10 | La Citoyenneté ** | CHV2OF | This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them. |
| 10 | L'Explorations des choix de carriére ** | GLC2OF | This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends,work opportunities, and ways to search for work.The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan. |
| 11 | Les Arts Visuels, 11e | AVI3OF | This course focuses on studio activities in one or more of the visual arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, collage, and/or multimedia art. Students will use the creative process to create art works that reflect a wide range of subjects and will evaluate works using the critical analysis process. Students will also explore works of art within a personal, contemporary, historical, and cultural context. |
| 11 | Le Voyage et le Tourisme | CGG3OF | This course focuses on issues related to travel and tourism within and between various regions of the world. Students will investigate unique environmental, sociocultural, economic, and political characteristics of selected world regions. They will explore travel patterns and trends, as well as tensions related to tourism, and will predict future tourism destinations. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate the impact of the travel industry on natural environments and human communities. |
| 11 | Introduction à l’Anthropologie, la Psychologie et la Sociologie | HSP3UF | This course provides students with opportunities to think critically about theories, questions, and issues related to anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students will develop an understanding of the approaches and research methods used by social scientists. They will be given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives, to conduct social science, and to become familiar with current thinking on a range of issues within the three disciplines. |
| 11 | Le Commerce International | BBB4MF | This course provides an overview of the importance of international business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies associated with marketing, distribution, and managing international business effectively. This course prepares students for postsecondary programs in business, including international business, marketing, and management. |
| 11 | L'Éducation Physique et le Leadership | PLF4MF | This course enables students to explore the benefits of lifelong participation in active recreation and healthy leisure and to develop the leadership and coordinating skills needed to plan, organize, and safely implement recreational events and other activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote the benefits of healthy, active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course will prepare students for university programs in physical education and health and kinesiology and for college and university programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion, and fitness leadership. |