Course
PK12-FSL1
French as a Second Language Part 1
This is an introductory course that aims at preparing teachers for the three French as a Second Language programs: Core French, Extended French and French Immersion.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for Part 1:
- Certificate of Qualification:
Must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers. - Pre-Admission Test in French:
Successful completion of the French Proficiency Test at OISE within the last 3 years. Information on the French test can be found here: https://cpl.oise.utoronto.ca/course/french-proficiency-test/
Exceptions from the French test may only be granted in limited circumstances, and only if the learner possesses one of the following:
- A major in French language, linguistics or literature at the University level i.e. Bachelors, Masters or higher (official transcript required from the post-secondary Institution) - fewer courses then a full major are not acceptable.
- If you have attended a Francophone teacher education program, or Francophone University, where the language of instruction was French for all university courses completed (official transcript required from the post-secondary Institution)
- DELF/DALF level B2 or higher
- Hold Basic Qualifications for teaching in Francophone schools (i.e, primaire, moyen, intermédiare, and/or supérieur)
Language experience during high school, or prior, is not sufficient for our requirements (example high-school French Immersion program).
Please Note:
Any exceptions and additional requirements are noted below.
- Part I courses do not lead to a divisional entry on the Ontario College of Teachers' Certificate of Qualification. See Primary, Junior/Intermediate, and Senior Basic Qualifications.
Recommendations
Upon successful completion of the course, a recommendation will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers.
Full Course Details
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$749
$559
Section Note(s):
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 8, 2025 AT 11:59 P.M. EST - LATE REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS DEADLINE MAY BE AVAILABLE IF SPACE PERMITS.
This session will run for 5 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions, readings, videos as well as group and/or individual assignments in a facilitator paced asynchronous course.
Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 25 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:
- 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
- 25 hours assignments and independent study
Note:
- Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
- Requests for withdrawal, transfers and refunds must be made ahead of course start dates. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under Policies & Guidelines
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