{"id":1248,"date":"2017-09-04T22:17:58","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T22:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centreest.ca\/accueil\/?page_id=1248"},"modified":"2017-09-05T00:02:43","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T00:02:43","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centreest.ca\/accueil\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

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IMMERSION PROGRAM AND FRANCOPHONE PROGRAM<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”The Difference” tab_id=”1494941241715-2e25392e-65bb”][vc_column_text]In a Francophone school, French is learned as a first language and the teachers are fluent in French. In an immersion school, French is considered an academic topic. In French-language schools, French is generally the staff\u2019s mother tongue, thereby being excellent role models for students.<\/p>\n

Regardless of the program, there is no difference in the level of instruction of English. A student graduating from a francophone school, an immersion school or an English-language school will end up with equal skills in English.<\/p>\n

Beyond the academic aspects, Francophone schools allow students to grow in a francophone cultural environment, to participate in activities that promote the French language and to reach a very high level of bilingualism.<\/p>\n

Francophone schools may also offer a variety of services in French, such as after-school care, preschool, day care and sports.<\/p>\n

In a Francophone school, all subjects are taught in French, except for English, whereas in an immersion school, students sometimes take only a few classes in French at the secondary level, limiting their abilities to communicate in French. Francophone school students, on the other hand, achieve sustainable fluency in both of Canada\u2019s official languages.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”I just moved from Qu\u00e9bec and I want my children to learn English as fast as possible. I don\u2019t want them to feel isolated from the majority of Albertans who speak English. Wouldn’t immersion be the best solution for them? ” tab_id=”1504568942312-1d6011b5-5643″][vc_column_text]The best way for your children to be part of the Alberta society is to be enrolled in a Francophone school. By doing so, you will not separate them from their cultural heritage and they will be able to pursue their education in French, they will be able to keep their language and to speak it even better.<\/p>\n

As far as learning English is concerned, the mere fact that they live in an English-speaking province will push them to learn the language very fast.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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COMMUNICATION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In some cases, the language used should be the language that the parent is the most comfortable with. As such, communications pertaining to the health and safety of our students (excursions for instance) are sent in both languages, as long as you request it. The same principle applies for parents\/teachers communications \u2013 in the student\u2019s organizer, on the phone, in person or via emails. Report cards will have additional information in English to help parents understand their content. Moreover, if the parents request it, comments can be written in English.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”MY SPOUSE DOES NOT SPEAK FRENCH. HOW CAN HE\/SHE HELP OUR CHILD WITH HIS\/HER HOMEWORK?” tab_id=”1504555331167-55865607-a88e”][vc_column_text]When we give homework to our students, it means that we wish to encourage them to read and to study. As such, at each level, the school follows administrative guidelines stating that the parent does not have to know how to speak or read French. Reading in both languages is encouraged and if there is no further homework, it means that your child understood what was asked of him or her and practiced it in class.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”MY CHILD DOES NOT SPEAK FRENCH. WILL THEY BE ABLE TO SETTLE EASILY IN THE CLASSROOM?” tab_id=”1504555331244-096378f6-a3e4″][vc_column_text]The school provides an inclusive and differentiated program to answer the francization needs of each child or student, from preschool to Grade 12. The resource that we use for assessment, support and follow-up is called \u201cSeuil rep\u00e8res\u2019\u2019 and is published by Alberta Education.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”If I speak to my child in French and my spouse does not speak French, my child will be confused, because he or she will have to learn two languages at the same time.” tab_id=”1504568829265-0cf90fb1-5a15″][vc_column_text]That is a well-spread myth. Studies actually show that a child is able to learn two languages simultaneously. Moreover, the same studies state that if your child lives in a Francophone minority community, he or she will benefit from learning French and English at the same time.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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All the students in Alberta follow the same education programs from the Ministry, as well as French classes. Our students benefit from quality guidance services. The fact that they went to school in French in an English speaking community for the most part makes them great bilingual Canadian citizens. The education that they receive at the Francophone school adequately prepare them to attend a postsecondary establishment in English or French.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SCHOOL & ACADEMIC LIFE<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The student-teacher ratio in Francophone schools is far better than in the other schools throughout the province.<\/p>\n

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Francophone schools are very active when it comes to sports and culture. Just like other schools in the province, Francophone schools offer gym classes. Furthermore, every year, students from all the Francophone schools are invited to participate in Jeux francophones de l\u2019Alberta and Jeux francophones de l\u2019Ouest (competitions for Francophone schools\u2019 students from Alberta and Western Canada). As far as culture is concerned, Francophone schools burst with cultural activities (student radio, choir, theater, music, festivals, school newspaper, etc.). Cultural activities are actually some of the most important parts of the school life, as they participate in the development of our students\u2019 Francophone identity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The school must teach the same programs as all the English language schools. Starting in 3rd Grade, students have to attend English classes, as prescribed by the Ministry. Students who do not speak English can benefit from the same differentiated services as the students needing francization. We use the \u201cProficiency Benchmarks\u00a0<\/a>\u201c, as prescribed by the Ministry, for assessing and following-up in English as a second language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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SPECIAL NEEDS<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The school supports the education of students who have different learning needs. The school provides professional assessments and testing starting in early childhood. Personalized action plans are developed in collaboration with the parents, including the necessary programs and support for these students according to their needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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VOLUNTEER WORK<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Parents are always welcome at the school. Even if you do not speak French, you will have many opportunities to get involved in the life of the school. Parents are encouraged to give their name if they wish to volunteer and they will be assigned to appropriate activities according to their level of proficiency, in the language of their choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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COMPLEMENTARY CLASSES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The school offers several options to initiate its students to different types of careers, hobbies and activities. These classes include 3 main categories: fine arts (music, plastic arts and theater), career and technology studies for Grades 10 to 12 (career and technology bases for Grades 5 to 9) and off-campus courses (on-the-job training, Registered Apprenticeship Program, special projects). We often see our students in classes such as orchestra, mechanics, woodworking, computers, etc.\u00a0 Moreover, our students have the opportunity to participate in theater festivals, leadership development sessions, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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