The program
The bilingual program
- Option 1 – Immersion
Allow gradual exposure and adjustment for students and teachers.
- Option 2 – The comprehensive program
More immersive with immediate impact on language proficiency.
- Inclusive and accessible to French and non-French-speakers
- WA curriculum (SCSA)
- Language ratio to be adapted based on the school.
Advantages for the school
- Enhanced school reputation.
- Attracts more families.
- More diverse and inclusive school culture.
- Opportunity to lead an innovative and forward-thinking educational program.
- Extra funding from the Department of Education.
- Potential grants and partnerships.
Advantages for the students
- Enhanced cognitive skills.
- Higher academic achievements (improves results at NAPLAN).
- Bilingual proficiency improves communication skills.
The services offered by FABPSA
- A pool of French-speaking teachers (TRBWA registered) and EA (including special needs).
- Professional development.
- The bilingual program itself.
- Resources.
- Administration, enrolments.
- Tutoring.
- Extracurricular activities.
- And more...