Cecce schools

The CECCE is recognized provincially, across Canada and even internationally for its innovative approach to transforming the learning experience. A leader in education, the CECCE offers a program developed especially for international students, interested in the online approach, who wish to obtain a Canadian high school diploma. 

Open to the world, the CECCE is distinguished by the variety of its programs and the enriching experience of its international students.

The Canadian experience is the ideal choice for the student who wants to become more familiar with the French language while experiencing life in Canada. A school timetable is tailor-made according to the student's interests and skills. This schedule may include fewer academic-type courses in French than the schedule of a Francophone student in Ontario, in order to help the student improve his French while succeeding in school. This program also serves as preparation for the school experience component which requires a higher level of French proficiency.

A student can choose to complete a Canadian experience for 1 month up to 12 months. This experience is suitable for international students looking for a study experience in French in another country with the aim of returning to their home country to study. 

Minimum French skills required for the Canadian experience

This program requires that the student has at least level A2 (elementary user) of the Common European Framework of Reference for LAnguage . Here is what the student should be able to do in French before entering the program:

• The pupil can understand isolated sentences and expressions frequently used in French in connection with immediate and familiar domains (for example, personal information on his family, his hobbies, his purchases).

• The student can communicate in French during simple and usual tasks , which only require an exchange of simple information on known and usual subjects.

• The student can write simple, short notes and messages in French (eg a very simple thank you letter).

DEEPEN YOUR SKILLS

The school experience is the ideal choice for the student who has good oral and written skills in French and who wants to take the same courses as French-speaking students in Ontario. This component may eventually lead to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and admission to a post-secondary program in Canada (college or university).

A student can choose to complete a school experience for 1 semester (5 months), a year (10 months) or more. This experience is suitable for international students looking for a French school experience in another country with the aim of obtaining their high school diploma in Canada to facilitate their registration at a Canadian university or college. 
 

Minimum skills required in French

This program requires that the student has at least level B1 (independent user) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Here is what the student should be able to do in French before entering the program:

• The student can understand the essential points when a clear and standard language is used in French and when it comes to familiar subjects (e.g. school, hobbies, personal needs)

• The student can express himself in a simple way in French to recount experiences or events , explain his opinions and tell the story of a film or a book.

• The student can write in French simple and coherent texts on familiar subjects or of personal interest as well as personal letters to describe experiences or impressions.

THE HYBRID EXPERIENCE

The CECCE has set up a hybrid program to meet the needs of international students. Students have the option of starting their school year by taking online courses offered by the AAV and then continuing their face-to-face classes in Canada.

This program is offered on an itinerary of a minimum of 2 years:

• 1st grade online from 9th grade via Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) 
• The final year face-to-face for regular classes in the 12th grade classroom

The advantages of the hybrid program:

• Have more time for visa applications, which can sometimes stretch over a period of a year, and to properly prepare for the student's arrival in Canada; 
• Take refresher courses to meet the academic requirements of the CECCE;
• Understand the Ontario curriculum and become familiar with course content and operation;
• Follow an academic path adapted to the needs and objectives of the student;
• Earn credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD);
• Receive a $1,000 CAD discount on final year face-to-face tuition.

THE PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE

OTHER BESPOKE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE!

It is possible to create a personalized program tailored to meet your needs. Here are some examples of personalized programs put together by the CECCE Office of International Education team:

• Short-term stay (2, 3 or 4 months);
• Internship for teaching staff (individual or group);
• Internship for education managers;
• Cultural stay with a group of students for a short period (2 to 3 weeks) 
  • Summer or winter camp
  • Possibility of staying in a residence on a university or college campus
  • French lessons and cultural activities