Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1528092
VIEWBOOK 17 In French and English, your children will thrive academically How do our students excel while focusing on learning a new language? Whether taught in French or English, they grasp concepts as effectively as in any unilingual school. At TFS, students are proficient in both languages and use them interchangeably, becoming familiar with subject terminology in each. It not only enhances their comfort with various subjects but also broadens their overall understanding, helping them thrive academically. Parents don't need to speak French to get involved If you wonder whether or not you will be able to get involved without speaking French, rest assured. The TFS community is predominantly anglophone, yet widely diverse, with many opportunities for parents to participate, including volunteering with the Parents' Association. And perhaps, you might even find yourself inspired to start French lessons or visit Paris! "Our graduates thrive at the most selective English-language universities around the world. When they reflect on their TFS experience, most alumni have commented on how well prepared they were as writers and communicators—in English and in French. Those foundational skills set them up for success in university, in postgraduate programs and in their jobs of choice." Kim English Director, University Counselling "Homework is not for parents, it's for the children, and it must always be given at the level the child is at. Teachers assign homework in advance so students can ask for help at school if they need it. At TFS independence develops very quickly when it comes to homework." Alexandre Ferrand Principal of the Junior School "At TFS, students learn in French but as parents, we get involved and socialize in English and in many other languages. The beauty with this school is that you choose the right place for your children but also end up finding a community for yourself as well as lifelong friendships. There's something about this place that always makes you feel genuinely included. Rosa Maria Barbara President of the TFS Parents' Association