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Faculty of Education

French Teacher Education

UVic's teacher education programs are dedicated to supporting teacher candidates find pathways forward to teach in French Immersion and Francophone programs. There are several opportunities for teacher candidates to get involved in French language education.

French cohort

Students applying for the B.Ed Elementary Post-Degree Professional Program can apply to be part of a French cohort. Designed for students who are interested in teaching in French immersion or Francophone programs, students in this cohort can expect to:

  • Take 55% of program courses in French (the rest will be taken with the English language cohort)
  • Complete two practicum experiences in a French immersion or Francophone setting
  • Undertake weekly first-term field experiences in a French immersion classroom setting
  • Be eligible for government bursaries for studying in French
  • Participate in Passeport Franco 

Step 1: Meet program requirements
Meet the program requirements for the B.Ed Elementary Post-Degree Professional Program

Step 2: Meet additional language requirements
Demonstrate French language proficiency by satisfying one of the following requirements: 

  • the DELF B2 Certificate (tout public or scolaire),
  • Completion of the TCF (Test de connaissance du français Canada) with a score of B2 or higher
  • 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 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 module

UVic students in the B.Ed. Elementary Curriculum program and the B.Ed Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program who are interested in teaching in French Immersion and Francophone programs can supplement their teacher education studies with a French course module.

In this module, students can expect to:

  • Complete selected program courses in French in place of English-language courses (without increasing your course load).
  • Continue developing your professional French while learning alongside other teacher candidates with a background in French.
  • Participate in Passeport Franco
  • Complete first-term weekly field experiences in a French Immersion classroom.
  • Work toward the opportunity to complete a practicum in a French Immersion setting, subject to meeting program requirements and placement availability.

Step 1: Meet program requirements
Meet the program requirements for the B.Ed Elementary Curriculum program or B.Ed. Secondary Post-Degree Professional Program.

Step 2: 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?"

Passeport Franco

Passeport Franco is a French language and culture program for Education students who are interested in, or simply curious about, a future in French-language education. The program supports the continued development of French language proficiency, intercultural competency, and professional confidence through a variety of language, cultural, and school-based experiences.

Highlights include: 

  • Café-Français: online language coaching with an experienced French instructor, designed specifically for Teacher Education students.
  • Séances Franco: workshops and cultural experiences that deepen intercultural competency and explore Francophone perspectives.
  • Opportunities to volunteer in French and French Immersion classrooms.
  • DELF B2 preparation workshops.
  • A supportive community of peers interested in French-language education.
Sign up to receive information about 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:

    • 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 

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

UVic French Teacher Education offers DELF preparation sessions to help candidates prepare for the DELF B2 exam. Sign up for passeport franco to learn more.

Contact us

Questions about these French teaching pathways at UVic can be directed via email to Julia Sobral Campos.

You can also watch a webinar about French teaching pathways at UVic.

These initiatives to support French Education are subject to the continued funding for French Education programs by the Ministry of Education and Child Care. 

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