French as an Additional Language in Nunavut: a guide for parents
Nunavut's approved curriculum includes French as an Additional Language for Grades 4 to 9, based on Manitoba's French: Communication and Culture. Gradelings practises it as an optional subject you can switch on for each child. French Immersion is not built for Nunavut.
Core French and French Immersion side by side
| Core French | French Immersion | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | French as a school subject, taught alongside classes in Inuktut and English. | Not built in this app. Francophone and immersion programs differ by school. |
| When it starts | Grade 4, and it continues to Grade 9. | Ask your school about any French programs it offers. |
| Who it suits | Every child can learn some French. No earlier French is needed. | Families who want much of the day in French should ask their school what is offered. |
| Name in the curriculum | French as an Additional Language for Nunavut, Grades 4 to 9 | Not available in this app |
| In Gradelings | Grades 4 to 9. Prompts are in English, with French words and sentences to read, choose and build. | Not built |
Programs differ by school district. Your school and district have the current details.
What children learn
Children listen, speak, read and write simple French on familiar topics, and learn about the French-speaking world. Texts grow longer and more connected in the upper grades.
Nunavut's three official languages
Nunavut has Inuit languages (Inuktut), English and French as official languages. Many children are already learning in more than one language, which is a strength when learning French.
How report cards describe French
Gradelings shows practice, not a report card mark, so ask your child's teacher what the report card says about French for your child.
Helping if you don't speak French
You don't need French to help. Ask your child to teach you a word each day, listen while they read aloud, and celebrate effort over accuracy.
How Gradelings fits in
French is off by default. A parent can switch it on for each child in Settings, under Subjects. French is not counted toward the Grade Champion trophy, and French lessons are read aloud with a French voice from your device.
Ways to practise French at home
- Pick one new French word each day and use it at dinner.
- Label a few household objects with sticky notes in French.
- Listen to a French song or watch a short French video together.
- Ask your child to read a page aloud in French, then retell it in English or Inuktut.
Browse the French lessons by grade: Grade 4.
Common questions
The approved curriculum has French as an Additional Language for Grades 4 to 9. Your school can tell you how much time it gets each week.
Not yet. Gradelings practises French as an Additional Language only. Ask your school about other French programs.
No. French is a separate, optional subject. Children earn their own French trophies instead.
No. It gives short, kind practice and its levels are not a report card mark.
Also see: Nunavut report cards explained.
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