The French department at Wellington Heights is dedicated to creating an authentic, fun, and useful experience for its students. Our goal is to offer students the opportunity to take advantage of all the amazing opportunities that open up to them once they take French. Regardless of what career path a student is on, French is ALWAYS a wise decision. Become a WHSS FRENCHIE - you won't regret it! |
What French courses can you take at Wellington Heights?
The French department offers students many different opportunities throughout the year to not only improve their working knowledge of the language, but to experience its culture, people and create a unique bond with other French students.
Cinefranco - the International French film festival French Week activities Amazing educational opportunities |
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Do you have a son or daughter who is studying French? The DELF scolaire is a diploma issued by the French Ministry of National Education in recognition of French-language studies. These diplomas are recognized around the world.
The CIEP (Centre international d’études pédagogiques) is the public organization appointed by France’s Ministry of National Education to oversee the pedagogical and administrative aspects of the examination. |
The DELF scolaire examinations assess students at four levels (A1, A2, B1, B2), which correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Your child’s French teacher will help to choose the diploma that best suits your child’s skill level.
Why should your child take the DELF scolaire examination? The DELF examinations are an opportunity for high school students to demonstrate their French-language skills and to be rewarded for their hard work at school.
The DELF examinations are recognized around the world, and your child will receive a diploma valid for the rest of his or her life!
Beyond just personal satisfaction, the DELF represents official proof of your child’s French-language skills in a way that Francophone universities, French grandes écoles, and future employers can appreciate.
Students who successfully challenge the DELF will have:
life-long certification
recognition of their proficiency in French
a document for their resume or portfolio
a description of what they can do in oral communication, listening, reading and writing in French
a certified language assessment for acceptance into a French University
travel, job and educational opportunities
Your child’s French teacher will help to choose the diploma that best suits your child’s skill level.
Why should your child take the DELF scolaire examination? The DELF examinations are an opportunity for high school students to demonstrate their French-language skills and to be rewarded for their hard work at school.
The DELF examinations are recognized around the world, and your child will receive a diploma valid for the rest of his or her life!
Beyond just personal satisfaction, the DELF represents official proof of your child’s French-language skills in a way that Francophone universities, French grandes écoles, and future employers can appreciate.
Students who successfully challenge the DELF will have:
life-long certification
recognition of their proficiency in French
a document for their resume or portfolio
a description of what they can do in oral communication, listening, reading and writing in French
a certified language assessment for acceptance into a French University
travel, job and educational opportunities