Welcome to the Maple High School French Department webpage.
Top Reasons for Studying French:
- enables increased job opportunities and better function in the global economy
- increases appreciation of other people and other cultures
- strengthens overall language skills, as well as critical and creative skills
- improves overall school performance and develops problem-solving skills
- opens the door to the world of art, fashion, dance, cuisine, cinema, and literature
- enhances travel experiences
- opens up the world of sporting events
- builds self-esteem and enhances pride in one's own culture
Did You Know?
- French is one of the most frequently spoken languages in the world after English.
- French, along with English, is the official working language of the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, Olympic Committee, Red Cross, and more.
- More tourists visit France than any other country in the world.
- French is a major language in high tech and business. It is one of the most frequently used languages on the internet.
- Over 50 000 English words have their origin in French.
- Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city in the world, is only a few hours away from us.
- French is spoken in 43 different countries around the world.
Courses
Learn more about the French courses available at Maple HS.
Review the Ontario Curriculum for French as a Second Language in secondary school.
Common Questions and Answers
Generally speaking, the student who is taking mostly academic courses should probably be in academic French.
Yes. French courses are offered from grade 9 through grade 12.
Most students who complete grade 12 French achieve a level of fluency considered by the Government of Canada as "functionally bilingual".
The most important thing parents can do is to be encouraging and show interest in their child's learning. Encourage the use of French outside of the classroom (e.g. plan family trips to French-speaking cities or countries, watch French television, family excursions to French restaurants, cultural activities, request services in French, etc.)