This internship course is designed for students who aim for a career in teaching French or who wish to apply academic learning in a professional context. Students will complete 36 hours of experiential learning by connecting pedagogical methods, concepts, and approaches taught in the classroom to applied teaching opportunities with education-based organizations. These might include local school boards, independent schools, tutoring centres, community centres, and libraries. Students will have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in the real-world and gain practical experience in a French language context. This course welcomes the participation of students who are fluent French speakers or whose command of the French language is equivalent to near-native proficiency.

Note: All enrolled students will need to complete an application and provide documentation (e.g., Vulnerable Sector Check) several months before the start of the term to ensure a smooth and organized placement process. All eligible applications will be interviewed by the instructor before being admitted into the course. Given the limited number of internships available, late enrolment will not guarantee placement. The application information will be available by the fall term on the Department’s website - Experiential Learning in French Program / Apprentissage expérientiel en français.