Core French

Building Confidence in Canada's Second Official Language

Core French provides students with opportunities to develop communication skills in French while exploring language, culture, and global perspectives. Through speaking, listening, reading, and writing, students build confidence using French in meaningful and authentic ways.

In Surrey Schools, Core French is offered as a second-language program for students in Grades 5-8 and continues as an elective option in Grades 9-12. The program aligns with the B.C. Curriculum and supports students in developing language proficiency while fostering intercultural understanding.

Benefits of Learning French

Learning French helps students:

• Strengthen communication skills
• Develop intercultural understanding
• Build confidence as language learners
• Explore Canada's linguistic diversity
• Access future educational, travel, and career opportunities

Program Overview 

Grades 5-8
Core French provides approximately 90-120 minutes of French instruction per week and fulfills the provincial second-language proficiency development and graduation pathways.

Grades 9-12
Students may continue their French-language learning through secondary Core French courses that support language proficiency development and graduation pathways.