This course will enable teachers to receive additional qualifications for the intermediate division in French. Topics such as curriculum planning, teaching strategies and assessment of learning experiences for the intermediate division will be included in this course.

A Certificate of Qualification, Interim Certificate of Qualification, Certificate of Qualification (with conditions) or Letter of Eligibility; (A hard copy is required for the Letter of Eligibility only. Verification of the other documents will be done online via the Public register of the Ontario College of Teachers.)

B.Ed. students graduating in 2009 from an Ontario Faculty of Education may take courses prior to membership with OCT providing that they have met all the requirements to graduate and have registered with OCT. Students from Faculties other than Western must provide proof of successful completion of their B.Ed. program. Students from Faculties outside of Ontario MUST be a member of the Ontario College of Teachers prior to the course start date.

An acceptable university degree;

Five full year university courses in the subject area OR proof of a minimum of 2 full year courses in the subject area plus successful completion of a written and oral French test. Candidates must demonstrate oral and written fluency in French and a thorough knowledge of grammar. (An official transcript(s) is required. Fax a copy to us upon registration AND follow up with an official transcript sent directly from the issuing institution. Note that course weights vary across institutions. Courses weighted as 3 credits are likely to be half courses.)

The fee for the test is $75, payable on the day of the test.

2009 Onsite testing dates are Saturdays April 18, May 30, September 5, and December 5. Phone testing for those outside 200 km will be available Sunday April 19, Saturday, June 6, September 12, and December 12.

Contact conted@uwo.ca for information about testing at a distance.

This course is taught in French.