French Immersion
Must ALL Canadian students enrol in French Immersion?
No. It is optional.
How many types of schools are there? What are they?
There are 3 types of schools in Canada:
Public School
Private School
Catholic School
What is the minimum working age in Canada?
You must be 15 years old to get a job in Canada.
What is more expensive: College or University?
In Canada, university is more expensive than college.
Name 2 PAID (you earn $) jobs you can do in a Gap Year?
Summer Camp Counselor, Au pair (Babysitting), Tutor, Barista, Server, Tree Planting, Farm Staff
How many streams of French Immersion are there in Canada? What are they?
There are 3 streams:
1. Early Immersion: Grade One (6 years old)
2. Middle Immersion: Grade Four (9 years old)
3. Late Immersion: Grade 7 (12 years old)
How many grades are there in elementary school?
There are 8 grades in elementary school.
Name 2 benefits of getting a part-time job while you are in High School.
Learn Time Management Skills
Work Experience
Resume Builder
How many years does it take to get a college degree?
Name 2 UNPAID (you do not earn $) things you can do in a Gap Year?
Internship, Volunteer, Travel
What are 3 benefits of the French Immersion program?
All subjects are taught in French
Completely bilingual by the age of 13
Increases future job opportunities
Master both official languages of Canada
Enriches travel experience
Name 3 extra-curricular courses you can take in High School.
Journalism, Poetry, Calculus, Algebra, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Spanish, German, Latin, Drama, Photography, Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Woodworking, Nutrition, Band, Fashion Design
What are some popular part-time jobs in Canada for High School students?
Cashier, Retail, Summer Camp, Babysitter, Lifeguard, Tutor, Fast Food
What allows you to get a job quicker: College or University?
College, because it is only 2 years.
Name 2 advantages of taking a GAP year.
Learn/Practice a new language, Meet new people, travel, discover a new culture, get work experience
What percentage (%) of Canadian students are enrolled in French Immersion?
70% of Canadian students are enrolled in French Immersion.
High School in Canada is 4 years.
How many volunteer hours must you have in order to graduate from High School?
You must have 40 hours of volunteer experience.
Name an experience abroad you can do in University.
You can do an exchange with another school in a different country (study abroad) or you can be a language assistant.
Name 2 disadvantages of taking a Gap Year.
It is expensive, you are far away from family/friends, it is hard to meet new people, it is hard to get used to a new lifestyle.
How many periods are there in High School?
There are 5 periods.
What percentage (%) of Canadian High School students have part-time jobs?
42% of Canadian High School students have a part time job or a full-time summer job.
How expensive are Canadian universities? ($)
Tuition is around $10,000 per year.
When do you typically do a Gap Year?
After you finish High School, before you go to University/College/Start a job.