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FRENCH 20 (5 credits) Full year (Grade 10/11 course)
The content of this course reflects the Intermediate Level of the program of studies. Students who have successfully completed the content of the Beginners Level will have the opportunity to continue to develop their skills and knowledge through a wider range of vocabulary and structures of the language. The cultural component of this course develops a greater appreciation of French culture. A grade ten student having completed French 20 will receive 5 credits for French 20 and 5 retroactive credits for French 10, a total of 10 credits. This course will prepare IB students for the second language component required for the IB Diploma.

FRENCH 30 IB (5 credits) Semestered (Grade 11/12 course)
The content of this course completes the Intermediate Level of the program of studies. Students are familiarized with international French culture. This course increases oral and written accuracy through structured exercises and controlled compositions. The cultural component continues to be an integral part of the course. This class will be a combination of French 30 and French 30 IB students. This course is mandatory for Full IB Diploma students.
Recommended Prerequisite: 50% in French 20

FRENCH 31A IB (5 credits) Semestered (Grade 11/12 course)
French 31 A is the first course of the Advanced Level of the program of studies. The Advanced Level follows the Intermediate and Beginning Levels of the nine-year proficiency level program. The course aims at expanding the students’ knowledge of vocabulary and structures and at developing greater proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The cultural component continues to be an important and integral part of this course. This course is mandatory for Full IB Diploma students.
Recommended Prerequisite: 50% in French 30

FRENCH 31B IB (5 credits) Semestered (Grade 12 course)
French 31B is an Advanced Level course which covers the 7th and 8th levels of Communicative growth laid out by the Alberta Learning program of studies. Some of the fields of experience covered in the course will be communications, the arts, characters and personalities only to mention a few. This course will be provided only if there are sufficient numbers enrolled.
Recommended Prerequisite: 50% in French 31A