IBDP French Language B Curriculum Showcase
This site showcases curriculum design work for an IB World School’s IBDP French Language B program, created as part of the OISE Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP). It presents a comprehensive, research-based curriculum framework building excellence through belonging, with culturally responsive pedagogy, action-based learning, and clear pathways to student success.
This is a portfolio piece demonstrating instructional leadership capacity. School-specific references have been removed. The curriculum design, assessment framework, and leadership approach are original to this project.
Excellence Through Community
Discover how students thrive in this IBDP French Language B program, building confidence, cultural competency, and real-world skills.
Our Vision for French
Every student deserves to see themselves reflected in their learning while building skills for global citizenship. This renewed French curriculum creates pathways for all learners, from those discovering French for the first time to students pursuing bilingual excellence.
Belonging
Creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to share their unique perspective in our French learning community.
Excellence
Fostering academic rigor and personal growth through authentic communication, critical thinking, and real-world application of French language skills.
Global Perspectives
Developing cultural competency and global citizenship through exploration of Francophone communities worldwide and contemporary global issues.
Program Highlights
Academic Year 2025-26
Welcome to our French Language B program information for parents, students, and the school community. Learn about our approach to building excellence through belonging.
Global Francophone Perspectives
Real curriculum themes including healthy lifestyles & subcultures, secularism (laïcité), and francophone perspectives on contemporary issues through authentic inquiry-based learning.
- 9 thematic units across IB areas
- Factual, conceptual & debatable questions
- Cultural connections to Quebec, France, Africa & Indigenous communities
Action-Based Learning
Authentic assessments including wellness campaigns, policy proposals, documentary projects, and multimedia presentations addressing real francophone community challenges.
- Project-based assessments
- Community connection projects
- Portfolio development & reflection
Clear Pathways to Success
Comprehensive curriculum spanning Identity, Social Organization, Human Ingenuity, Sharing the Planet, and Experiences themes with clear progression from Grade 11 foundation to Grade 12 mastery.
- 5 major IB theme areas
- Graduated complexity G11 to G12
- Explicit IB assessment preparation
Explore the Portfolio
Student Journey
Follow the two-year progression through the IBDP French Language B program
Explore JourneyCurriculum Map
Detailed unit plans across five IB themes with inquiry questions and assessments
View CurriculumExtended Pathway
See how the JK-12 French pathway builds toward IB success
View PathwayFamily & FAQ
Resources for families and answers to common questions
Get AnswersLeadership
Instructional leadership capacity and strategic alignment
View LeadershipData & Impact
Assessment accountability, ethical data practices, and implementation targets
View DataPreparing Global Citizens
This program focuses on developing intercultural competency, critical thinking skills, and global perspective to prepare students for success in an interconnected world.