Course Outline

The French Second Language division of the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development offers a grade 12 credit called Expérience culturelle 12. This academic credit has been officially recognized since the 2010-2011 school year and is currently listed in the Public School Program. 

This credit is earned only through The Nova Scotia/Québec Six-Month Student Exchange Program and the Explore Program. The EXC 12 credit is not automatically awarded for participation in either of these programs; students must apply online for the credit before the program begins, and successfully complete all study requirements in order to earn it.

Designed as a rigorous independent study course, the Expérience culturelle 12 credit provides an opportunity for senior high school students to engage in real life interactions in a French community, to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French culture and, at the same time, develop strong French second language communication skills. This opportunity offers greater flexibility to those students needing to access a sufficient number of French credits for the purpose of attaining a certificate of recognition for the French immersion and the Integrated French programs and in some instances enables them to complete a high school diploma. It is also available to Core French students who desire to continue their studies in French at the high school level.