Glossary for Francophones Aiming to Become Teachers in B.C.

French Programs and French Immersion

• Core French / Français de base: Basic French instruction for non-Francophones.
• Intensive French / Français intensif: Accelerated French instruction over a short period.
• French Immersion / Immersion française: Instruction primarily in French, immersing students in the language.
• Francophone Program / Programme francophone: Education for students whose first language is French, offered only in Conseil scolaire francophone (CSF) schools.
• Early French Immersion (EFI) / Immersion Française Précoce (EFI): French instruction starting in kindergarten or grade one.
• Late French Immersion (LFI) / Immersion Française Tardive (LFI): French instruction starting in grade six or seven.
• Dual Track School / École à Double Voie: School offering both French Immersion and English programs.
• Single Track School / École à Parcours Unique: School offering only French Immersion or French instruction.
• FSL (French as a Second Language) / FLS (Français Langue Seconde): Programs for non-Francophones, including Core French and French Immersion.

Certifications and Qualifications

• French Proficiency Test / Test de Compétence en Français: Assessment of French proficiency for teachers.
• DELF (Diploma in French Language Studies) / DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française): Certification of French language proficiency, from beginner to intermediate levels.
• DALF (Diploma in Advanced French Language) / DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française): Advanced French proficiency diploma (C1-C2 levels).
• TEF (Test of French Evaluation) / TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français): General French assessment for non-Francophones.
• TCF Canada (Test of Knowledge of French for Canada) / TCF Canada: French proficiency assessment for immigration to Canada.
• TFL (Test of French as a Second Language) / TFL (Test de Français Langue Seconde): French proficiency assessment for public school students.
• BC Ministry of Education Certification / Certification du Ministère de l’Éducation de la Colombie-Britannique: Official certification for teaching in British Columbia.
• TRB (Teacher Regulation Branch) / TRB (Direction de la Réglementation des Enseignants): Body governing teacher certification in British Columbia.
• COQ (Certificate of Qualification) / COQ (Certificat de Qualification): Certification issued by the TRB.
• Linguistic Competencies / Compétences Linguistiques: Skills in understanding and using the language.
• Equivalency / Équivalence: Recognition of international qualifications.
• French Language Competency Requirement / Exigence de Compétence en Langue Française: French proficiency requirement for French Immersion teachers.
• Professional Development Program (PDP) / Programme de Développement Professionnel (PDP): Post-baccalaureate program for future teachers.
• LOP (Letter of Permission) / LOP (Lettre d’Autorisation): Authorization to teach without full certification.
• TTOC (Teacher Teaching on Call) / TTOC (Enseignant Suppléant): Substitute teacher in the British Columbia school system.

Educational Organizations and Support

• BCPSEA (British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association) / BCPSEA (Association des employeurs des écoles publiques de la Colombie-Britannique) is the organization that represents the employers of public schools in British Columbia.
• BCTF (British Columbia Teachers’ Federation) / BCTF (Fédération des Enseignants de la Colombie-Britannique): Union representing public school teachers in British Columbia.
• CASLT (Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers) / CASLT (Association canadienne des enseignants de langues secondes): Supports second language teachers.
• Pro-D (Professional Development) / Pro-D (Développement Professionnel): Ongoing training for teachers.

Types and Structure of Schools

• Public Schools / Écoles Publiques: Government-funded schools following the provincial curriculum.
• Independent Schools / Écoles Indépendantes: Private schools operating independently of the public system.
• Indigenous Schools / Écoles Autochtones: Emphasis on Indigenous culture and languages.
• CSF (Francophone School Board) / CSF (Conseil scolaire francophone): Francophone school board in British Columbia.
• School District / District Scolair*: Geographic area managing public schools.
• School Board / Commission Scolaire: Elected body governing school districts.
• Superintendent / Surintendant: Chief administrator of a school district.
• Principal / Directeur d’École: Chief administrator of a school.

Programme d’études et enseignement

• BC Curriculum / Programme de l’Éducation en Colombie-Britannique : Normes et résultats d’apprentissage provinciaux pour l’éducation.
• Core Competencies / Compétences Clés : Domaines clés d’apprentissage dans le programme de la Colombie-Britannique.
• Teachable Subjects / Matières Enseignables : Matières qu’un enseignant est qualifié pour enseigner.
• Personalized Learning / Apprentissage Personnalisé : Adaptation de l’éducation aux besoins individuels des élèves.
• Special Education / Éducation Spéciale : Soutien pour les élèves ayant des besoins d’apprentissage divers.

Curriculum and Instruction

• BC Curriculum / Programme de l’Éducation en Colombie-Britannique: Provincial standards and learning outcomes for education.
• Core Competencies / Compétences Clés: Key learning areas in the British Columbia curriculum.
• Teachable Subjects / Matières Enseignables: Subjects a teacher is qualified to teach.
• Personalized Learning / Apprentissage Personnalisé: Adapting education to individual student needs.
• Special Education / Éducation Spéciale: Support for students with diverse learning needs.