Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions(FAQ)

Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions. For any other questions, or to apply for admission, please contact Ms. Carla Khazzaka at registraire@claudel.org.

Paths

If my child chooses the International Option (S.I.), can she leave during the course of the journey (say at the end of the 4th year for the following year)? And vice versa, if she does not choose the international option for the 4th, can she apply for the 3rd the following year?

The principle of the paths is that it allows the student to enter and leave it during the course of his or her schooling. The only constraint is that they must be enrolled in a course: PARLE, international section or, from the start of the school year 2025, Chinese or Arabic path.

Will the possible option of an chinese or arabic language be offered in 2021 for my child who will be in 3rd grade at that time?

No. The possibility of choosing an Oriental LVB (Chinese or Arabic) will be offered to 6th grade students from the start of the 2021 school year.

My child’s going to fourth grade next year. If he does not enroll in the International Section this year, will he have the opportunity to apply next year (3rd grade)?

Absolutely. The student can enter the International Section at different times during the school year.

Schedule

For the international section, are the 4 hours of North American literature additional to the weekly hours?

The North American literature schedule is in addition to the weekly English LVA schedule.

For the international section, are the hours of History and Geography in English added to the schedule, and is this teaching done in English rather than French?

At the college, the History Geography program is the same, regardless of the course, but in SI, half of the teaching is in English and half in French. In high school, there are a few specific chapters but the base remains the same compared to the normal curriculum.

For the international section, the information document indicated that the week consisted of 30 hours of teaching. Could you clarify the details of this schedule?

The normal schedule for a college class is 26 hours plus 4 hours of North American literature. The History and Geography schedule in college is taught half (1.5 hours) in English and half (1.5 hours) in French.

Program

Will the History and Geography program be different between the regular and international section options?

No, at the college it is the same program. It is simply taught in English for half of the timetable. In high school, there are a few specific chapters but the core remains the same compared to the regular program.

Certification

Can students sit for the international option of the DNB if they have not chosen the international section?

Students must be enrolled in the international section in order to take the DNB international option exams.