French Teacher Education
UVic's teacher education programs are dedicated to supporting teacher candidates find pathways forward to teach in French Immersion and-or Francophone programs. There are several opportunities for teacher candidates to get involved in French language education.
French cohort
Students can apply to be part of the Bachelor of Education Elementary Curriculum PDP program French cohort. Designed for students who are interested in teaching in French Immersion and/or Francophone programs, students in this cohort can expect to:
- Take 55% of their program courses in French (the rest will be taken with the English language cohort)
- Participate in Mon passeport franco
- Undertake weekly first-term field experiences in a French immersion classroom setting
- Complete two practicum experiences in a French immersion or Francophone setting
- Be eligible for government bursaries for studying in French
Step 1: Meet program requirements
Prospective students must meet the program requirements for the Bachelor of Education Elementary Curriculum PDP program.
Step 2: Meet additional language requirements
Prospective students for the Elementary Curriculum PDP French cohort will need to have the DELF B2 or permission of the department. For more information, please review the language proficiency requirements.
Step 3: Indicate interest on your application
When submitting your program application, please select the option that says: “If admitted to this program, would you be interested in being part of a French module and completing some of your coursework in French?"
French modules
Within our Bachelor of Education Elementary Curriculum program and our Bachelor of Education Secondary Curriculum PDP program, students who are interested in teaching in French Immersion and/or Francophone programs can supplement their teacher education studies with a French course module. Students in this module can expect to:
- take a selection of courses in French that will focus on teaching all subjects in French in a minority language context. Students will take the remainder of their program courses in English.
- participate in Mon passeport franco
- undertake weekly first-term field experiences in a French immersion classroom setting
- have practicum experiences in a French immersion or Francophone setting
Step 1: Meet program requirements
Prospective students must meet the program requirements for the Bachelor of Education Elementary Curriculum program and our Bachelor of Education Secondary Curriculum PDP program.
Step 2: Meet additional language requirements
to participate in a French module, students will need to have the DELF B2 or permission of the department. For more information, please see the language proficiency requirements.
Step 3: Indicate interest on your application
When submitting your program application, please select the option that says: “If admitted to this program, would you be interested in being part of a French module and completing some of your coursework in French?"
French Immersion
Students in the Bachelor of Education - Elementary Curriculum program, Bachelor of Education - Elementary Post-Degree Professional Program, and Bachelor of Education - Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program can pursue French Immersion coursework and practicum.
See the pathway to French Immersion for each program below. In all programs, you'll need to demonstrate your language proficiency by completing a DELF exam.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 | FRAN 180: Intensive French |
Link2Practice - French Immersion Classroom French module course Mon passeport franco Write DELF exam in March or June |
EDCI 476: Organization and Instruction in French Immersion ED-P 351: French Immersion Practicum |
ED-P 451: French Immersion Practicum |
| Option 2 | FRAN 180: Intensive French |
Link2Practice - French Immersion Classroom Mon passeport franco
French module course
|
DELF mock examination March/June write DELF
ED-P 351: English Practicum
|
EDCI 476: Organization and Instruction in French Immersion
ED-P 451: French Immersion Practicum
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| Before beginning your program | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Write the DELF exam |
OR
|
ED-P 461: French Immersion Practicum |
| Before beginning your program | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Write the DELF exam |
OR
|
ED-P 782: French Immersion Practicum |
Mon passeport franco
Mon passeport franco is a French language and culture program for all Education students who are interested in a future teaching career in French language education.
The program aims to support you in the continued development of your French language skills, build intercultural competency through cultural and language experiences in French, and develop your positive professional identity as a French teacher.
Highlights of the passeport include:
- language coaching,
- café-conversations,
- séances-Franco,
- SD 61 volunteer experience program,
- DELF B2 preparation workshops.
Sign up to receive more information about Mon passeport franco.
Demonstrating language proficiency
To complete a French language practicum during a UVic teacher education program, students must demonstrate their French Language proficiency by satisfying one of the following requirements:
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- An official post-secondary transcript from studies at an institution (one-year minimum) where French is the main language of instruction (e.g., Université de Montréal), or
- Completion of the DELF B2 certificate
The Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) is a French language assessment that determines language proficiency in reading comprehension, oral comprehension, oral production and written production. The level B2 refers to the CEFR language levels and describes an independent language user.
UVic offers the DELF exams approximately three times per year. Please visit the UVic Department of French and Francophone Studies for the complete schedule of testing options. Email delfdalf@uvic.ca to indicate your interest.
DELF B2 Exam Preparation
The UVic French Teacher Education program offers DELF preparation sessions to help candidates prepare for the DELF B2 exam. Sign up for Mon passeport franco to learn more.
Contact us
Questions about these French teaching pathways at UVic can be directed via email to Madeleine Challies.
These initiatives to support French Education are subject to the continued funding for French Education programs by the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
