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Our Learning Standards

At Duchesne - Canadian Bilingual School, our curriculum is experiential, child-centered, and bilingual, drawing from top educational practices.



We emphasize these core areas:

  • Language Arts (French and English)
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Critical Thinking
  • Arts (visual, music, creative expression)

Learning happens through hands-on experiences: children touch, manipulate, observe, test, and lead their discoveries. We provide time, space, and rich materials (natural, open-ended, sensory) for playful, secure investigations.



Our method promotes:

  • Deep, lasting understanding of concepts
  • Intrinsic curiosity and motivation to learn
  • Strong executive functions (attention, working memory, self-regulation)
  • Essential life skills (independence, collaboration, resilience, communication)

In close partnership with families, we build the brightest future for every child: a journey of growing confidence, creativity, and thriving in a complex, diverse world.

Essentials about our Programs

Here are the concrete pillars supporting our daily educational vision:

Assessment, Guidance, and Transitions

We assess new students in French-English, math, and core skills to personalize their path from day one. We meet each child where they are, without pressure or comparison. For elementary families, a dedicated orientation session covers our team, values, bilingual curriculum, rules, and annual calendar.
Classroom Design

Our sustainable, eco-friendly spaces inspire, incorporating latest education research: natural light, flexible zones, quiet corners, natural materials, child-sized furniture. Everything sparks curiosity, creativity, and movement.
Well-Being and Belonging

Students actively join daily routines (setup, cleanup, meal prep) to build independence and community pride. Teachers eat with children, fostering genuine connections. Parents are regularly invited to join activities or observe a day.


 
Exploration and Creativity

Educators observe emerging interests to offer tailored materials and projects. Open, flexible spaces encourage free experimentation and personalized learning.


 
Language and Literacy

Daily immersive routines in French and English: shared reading, stories, literacy centers, play-integrated writing, book baskets. These build oral and written expression confidence in both languages.


 
Social Responsibility and Cultural Diversity

Inclusive spaces where every child feels seen and valued. Our books and resources reflect classroom cultural diversity, promoting mutual respect and intercultural understanding.


 
Sensory Play

Texture-rich activities: goo, slime, sand, water, playdough, etc. Themes (dinosaur digs, volcanoes) often extend outdoors for immersive exploration.


 
Construction

Blocks, Legos, recycled boxes, natural materials: children build imaginative structures, honing spatial imagination, teamwork, and social skills.


 
Math Skills

Math integrates throughout the day (conversations, games, routines) to develop logic, number sense, and real-world understanding.
Understanding How Things Work

Child-led science experiments (volcanoes, magnets, hovercrafts, simple circuits). Our makerspace enables robot-building, tinkering, and hands-on mechanics.
Visual Arts
Painting, collage, sculpture, drawing, mixed media: free expression, valued creative process, community sharing of works.
Music and Dance

Simple instruments, singing, percussion, rhythmic movement. Dance celebrates world cultures, enhancing coordination, emotional expression, and group joy.


 
Physical Education and Well-Being

Varied sports, cooperative games, team spirit. We weave in healthy eating, emotional management, basic financial literacy, and mental health for holistic body-mind balance.


 



Learn More About Our Programs

Infant/Toddler Program

We provide a caring space where learning emerges from joy and the child's perspective.

Kindergarten

Our preschool blends guided play and structured lessons in a safe, loving setting. We honor each child's pace and interests to encourage self-expression, social skills, and foundational learning

Elementary Grade 1 to 6

Experienced teachers use innovative, research-backed methods. We foster engagement, achievement, critical thinking, creativity, and resilience, preparing students to excel in higher education and life.