French

Notre Dame’s French Program introduces students from Nursery through fourth grade to the French language and the rich culture of the French-speaking world. Through interactive lessons, vocabulary-building activities, conversation practice, and songs, students develop foundational language skills while discovering the joy of learning another language.

Language and Communication

Students learn useful French vocabulary and develop the skills needed to participate in basic conversations. Through engaging activities and age-appropriate instruction, they practice listening, speaking, and understanding the language while building confidence in their ability to communicate.

French Culture and Music

Students explore various aspects of French culture and learn songs in French to help connect the language with English translation and meaning. Singing and interactive activities make language learning enjoyable while strengthening pronunciation, listening skills, and vocabulary retention.

Building a Foundation for Future Learning

The French Program helps students develop an appreciation for other cultures and prepares them for future language study. By building a foundation in vocabulary, pronunciation, and language patterns, students gain skills that can support their continued study of French, Latin, and other Romance languages.