Perequisite: French 8 French 9 is a beginner level course designed for students who have some small knowledge and previous experience with the French language – either through French 8 or other. This course is a development of all four-language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with a strong emphasis… Read more

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Strongly Suggested:  French 9 or equivalent This is an engaging course where students experience French in the context of various themes. Vocabulary and grammar are studied using the “communicative approach” which balances reading and writing exercises with listening and speaking activities.  40% – SPEAKING/LISTENING 30% – READING/WRITING 30% – SUMMATIVE… Read more

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Satisfies UBC’s entrance language requirement Strongly Suggested: French 10 or equivalent 40% – SPEAKING/LISTENING 30% – READING/WRITING 30% – SUMMATIVE PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS This course emphasizes communication as the main goal of learning; oral/ aural communication comprises 50% of the course work. Writing, use of various new tenses, reading of… Read more

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Strongly Suggested: French 11 with a mark of C+ or better is recommended. Communication and acquisition of information will be emphasized; oral/ aural communication will comprise 50% of the course work. It is taught mainly in French. Development of a higher level of competence in written and spoken French, which… Read more

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Japanese 9 invites students to explore the Japanese language through engaging stories and hands-on cultural activities. You’ll learn to read and write in hiragana and a few kanji while building basic conversation skills to navigate everyday situations. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to introduce yourself, express… Read more

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Prerequisite: Japanese 9 Japanese 10 builds on the foundational skills developed in Japanese 9, using entertaining stories and engaging activities to deepen your understanding of the language and culture. In this course, you’ll learn to read and write katakana (the script used for foreign words) and expand your knowledge of… Read more

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Prerequisite: Japanese 10 or Japanese 11 Introductory Note: This class satisfies the Grade 11 university entrance language requirements. Japanese 11 builds on the foundation established in previous courses, continuing to expand students’ vocabulary and comprehension through engaging stories and a variety of activities. This course introduces the plain speech style… Read more

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Prerequisite: None Note: This course does not satisfy Grade 11 university entrance requirements. Japanese 11 Introductory is an accelerated entry-level course tailored for Grade 10-12 students who have not previously taken Japanese 9. Combining key elements from both Japanese 9 and 10, this course provides a strong foundation and prepares… Read more

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Recommended: Japanese 11 Note: This course counts as an academic course for university entrance requirements. Japanese 12 is the culmination of all previous learning, focusing on helping students naturally use the language in authentic and meaningful ways. This advanced course introduces more complex grammar structures, idioms, and kanji, while deepening… Read more

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Grade 9 students who speak Spanish at home should register in Spanish 10. Students with prior school experience of Spanish should contact Mrs. Moss or Ms. Green to discuss appropriate Spanish placement. Spanish 9 is a course for students with no previous or minimal knowledge of Spanish. This course is… Read more

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  Students will continue working on the foundations of written and oral Spanish that will prepare them for Spanish 11. Various themes, always in the context of the Hispanic culture, and extensive vocabulary and grammar will give students the basis to become more confident in their use of spoken and… Read more

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  Satisfies the university entrance language requirement Prerequisite: Spanish 10 or Intro. Spanish 11 The main goal of this course is the development of a higher level of competence in written and spoken Spanish. It will include: Writing/Speaking: mastery of verb tenses, extensive review of grammar, idiomatic expressions and more… Read more

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  Introductory Spanish 11 Does NOT satisfy all university entrance language requirements, but may be followed by Spanish 11, which does. This course is recommended for grade 11 students who are seeking to complete their university language requirement prior to graduation. French Immersion and grade 10 students with no previous… Read more

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Recommended: Spanish 11 The main goal of this course is the development of a higher level of competence in written and spoken Spanish. It will include: Writing/Speaking: mastery of verb tenses, extensive review of grammar, idiomatic expressions and more complex sentence use. Individual and group oral presentations Readings and discussions… Read more

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