French Immersion
About French Immersion
There is a great need for French Immersion teachers in BC. School districts are always looking for invested people who are committed to language learning and passionate about French language and culture.
Each school district will have different criteria for candidates to meet in order to teach in a French Immersion context, but as a starting point, candidates should aim to satisfy:
- language proficiency (evaulated by a DELF examination)
- demonstrated experience working with learners in a French Immersion setting
There are options for French Immersion practicum in all three of our teacher education programs.
French module
If you are looking for program course options delivered in French, consider whether our French module may be a fit for you.
Students in the French course module of the Elementary teacher education programs can expect to:
- take a selection of courses in French. These courses will focus on approaches to teaching all subjects in French in an additional or 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
- be eligible for government bursaries for studying in French
French Immersion and teacher education
UVic's teacher education programs are dedicated to supporting teacher candidates find pathways forward to teach in French Immersion.
In collaboration with the Faculty of Education, the Department of French and Francophone Studies, and our local school districts, we have identified several milestones that teacher candidates need to meet in order to be considered qualified to complete a french immersion practicum:
B.Ed Elementary
Candidates who have graduated high school from a French Immersion program, or have done their schooling in French (e.g. dual dogwood, or Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires en Colombie-Britannique), are often those who decide they are interested in pursuing a practicum in a French Immersion setting.
Depending on your language ability and comfort, there are two typical pathways for someone who is entering the 4-year B.Ed Elementary and preparing for the DELF and a french immersion practicum:
| Pathway to French Immersion - Elementary B.Ed | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
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Link2Practice - French Immersion classroom
French module course
Mon passeport franco
March/June write DELF
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ED-P 351: French Immersion Practicum
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ED-P 451: French Immersion Practicum
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OR
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Link2Practice - French Immersion Classroom
Mon passeport franco
French module course
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DELF mock examination
March/June write DELF
ED-P 351: English Practicum
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ED-P 451: French Immersion Practicum
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Elementary PDPP
There are two slightly different pathways in the Elementary PDPP, for those interested in pursuing a French Immersion practicum:
- write the DELF the summer in advance of program entry, would would result in the ability complete both program practicum placements in French Immersion.
- write the DELF after Year 1, which would mean your first practicum would be in English, and your second practicum could be in French Immersion.
In addition, some Elementary PDPP graduates will return after program completion to participate in EDCI 476: Organization and Instruction in French Immersion.
| Pathway to French Immersion - Elementary PDPP | ||
| Pre-entry | Year 1 | Year 2 |
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Write DELF (In June if ready) |
Link2Practice - French Immersion classroom Mon passeport franco French module courses ED-P 361: French Immersion Practicum OR Mon passeport franco ED-P 361: English Practicum March/June write DELF |
ED-P 461: French Immersion Practicum |
Secondary PDPP
There are two slightly different pathways in the Secondary PDPP, for those interested in pursuing a French Immersion practicum:
- write the DELF the summer in advance of program entry, would would result in the ability to participate in EDCI 476: Organization and Instruction in French Immersion and complete both program practicum placements in French Immersion.
- write the DELF after Year 1, which would mean your first practicum would be in English, and your second practicum could be in French Immersion.
In addition, some Secondary PDPP graduates will return after program completion to participate in EDCI 476 if they wrote the DELF at the end of Year 1 and are still interested in learning the methodology content.
| Pathway to French Immersion - Secondary PDPP | ||
| Pre-entry | Year 1 | Year 2 |
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Write DELF (In June if ready)
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Link2Practice - French Immersion school Mon passeport franco EDCI 476: Organization and Instruction in French Immersion ED-P 781: French Immersion Practicum OR Mon passeport franco ED-P 781: English Practicum March/June write DELF |
ED-P 782: French Immersion Practicum |
Language requirements for a French Immersion practicum
In order to complete a French Immersion practicum during your teacher education program, teacher candidates must meet the following requirements:
- acheive the DELF B2 exam
- complete a French Immersion methodology course (EDCI 476 Organization and Instruction in French Immersion), or, for Elementary PDPP a Link2Practice experience in a French Immersion classroom.
What is the DELF?
The Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) and the Diplôme Approfondi en Langue Française (DALF) are six separate diplomas issued by the French Ministry for National Education to certify french language proficiency.
The DELF/DALF examinations evaluate language skills in four areas:
- oral comprehension,
- oral expression,
- written comprehension,
- written expression.
UVic teacher education uses the DELF as the required evidence for french language proficiency in order to complete a french immersion practicum.
DEFL/DALF Framework
|
CECRL |
DELF |
Utilisateur |
| C2 | DELF C2 |
Avancé |
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C1 |
DELF C1 |
Avancé |
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B2 |
DELF B2 |
Indépendant |
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B1 |
DELF B1 |
Indépendant |
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A2 |
DELF A2 |
Élémentaire |
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A1 |
DELF A1 |
Élémentaire |
UVic DELF examination schedule
Normally there are DELF-DALF examinations three to four times a year, hosted in person and on campus by the Department of French and Francophone studies.
Generally there are sittings in:
- March and/or November (Tout Public, B1-B2)
- May (Junior, A1 to B2)
- June (Tout Public, A1 to C2)
Cost of DELF and DALF: see prices.
For the complete schedule of testing options, please visit the Department of French and Francophone Studies
To indicate your interest, please email delfdalf@uvic.ca
Preparing for the DELF/DALF
Being prepared for the DELF is the best way to acheive success.
Mon passeport franco can help you prepare and practice your language skills, as well as guage whether the time is right for you to write the DELF:
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.
Mon passeport franco aims to:
- to support you in the continued development of your French language skills,
- to build intercultural competency through multiple cultural and language experiences in French,
- to develop a positive professional identity as a French teacher, and
- to help students develop a disposition towards lifelong professional learning in French.
Highlights of the passeport include:
- Language coaching
- Café-conversations
- Séances-Franco
- SD 61 volunteering
- DELF B2 preparation workshops
Questions or want to get involved? Contactez Madeleine Challies: frenched@uvic.ca
DELF-DALF Exam Centre
If you have questions about the DELF examination and how to sign up
- by email at delfdalf@uvic.ca
Teacher Education Office
If you have questions about french immersion:
- by telephone at (250) 721-7870
- by email at teachered@uvic.ca