Consultations

Pre-Enrollment Consultation*:

 

Have you been debating whether to put your child in the French Immersion program? Are you looking to speak with an expert who will be able to answer your specific questions and address your concerns? If you answered yes to either question, this over the phone service is for you.

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Our French as a Second Language Consultant, who is also a former French Teacher, will:

 

• ask you questions about your child's personality, behaviour, and overall attitude towards learning,

• go over the details of the French Immersion program in your desired school board,

• explain the possible disadvantages of the program,

• answer your questions and address your concerns, and then

• recommend whether the program is the right for your child and your family's unique situation.

 

As a result, please be prepared to take notes during the phone consultation.

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NOTE: We support the Durham, Halton, Peel, Toronto, and York Regions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). 

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If you reside outside of our service area and would like a consultation for your child, kindly email us at support@fairesens.ca.

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How much will it cost?

 

Preschool to Grade 8 = $100 for one hour​

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*For this service, it is encouraged that you provide a copy of your child’s most recent report card prior to the appointment in addition to their Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Safety Plan, if applicable, to ensure the best service outcome possible. However, this is on a voluntary basis.

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**Every English speaking public school board, Catholic school board, and private school offer different FSL programs, so please keep this in mind when suggestions are being provided.

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What Our Customers Are Saying:

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"Shana helped us to make a difficult decision about the path forward for our son’s schooling and whether to put him in French immersion in JK or not. She accommodated a last minute booking and helped me feel confident in our decision. I’d recommend her." - Caitlin (Toronto District School Board [TDSB])

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"Shana was very helpful guiding us through the pros and cons of the immersion system. We were considering a grade 4 immersion start and had many questions about the curriculum, which she answered, but what was more valuable was her answering questions that we didn’t know to ask! Shana is a great resource for anyone considering French immersion for their child." - Carrie (Toronto District School Board [TDSB])

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"Shana is incredibly knowledgeable, and shared information that I hadn't heard before regarding core French vs French Immersion. Very insightful session that has helped me to understand the pros/cons of the current system, and what the best options would be for my child. This was time well spent, and I was thankful that she left time in between each section for me to ask questions." - Menisha (Durham District School Board [DDSB])

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"I am so happy I came across Shana and her French consulting services at Faire sens. I was researching and trying to understand the French language curriculum and options available through our school board district, but really struggled to get the answers I was looking for. With Shana’s consultation, she laid out all the different options available in my school board district, the pros and cons, and provided a number of resources to help us gain a better understanding and overview of the French language curriculum. I left the consultation feeling more knowledgeable and able to make an informed decision." - Tami (Peel District School Board [PDSB])

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"Chatting with Shana about my daughter's options for French education in our board was such a pleasure! She is so knowledgeable and the conversation was incredibly informative. I loved how she took the time to learn about and understand my child as a person and a learner. After speaking with Shana, I feel more equipped to make important decisions regarding my daughter's French education moving forward. I highly recommend booking a consultation with her to gain critical information. You will not regret it!" - Shari (Peel District School Board [PDSB])

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"Thank you Shana, this consultation was very helpful. As an immigrant I do not know a lot about the French programs in Toronto schools, so our discussion gave me a better understanding of how things work and what might be best for my daughter!" - Kate (Toronto Catholic District School Board [TCDSB])

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"Shana was so helpful in navigating the French immersion options for our daughter. She walked us through 6 options across 2 school boards. We left having a clear understanding of our options and were able to make our choice with confidence. She was also able to give us sublet insights that you could never find on a board website from her own years of experience. We will revisit with Shana in a few years when we're presented with a new set of choices." - Jeanette (Toronto District School Board [TDSB])