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Franco-Nord
About
Franco-Nord is located at 2641 Ellison Dr, Prince George, BC V2M 2S6. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone and serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 7 with a focus on developing students’ cultural identity and supporting a Francophone community. The school describes its program as public Francophone education that strengthens French language mastery while also giving students the opportunity to learn English as a second language.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)
Education language: Franco-Nord provides a public Francophone education where French is the language of learning, with the goal of mastering French. The school also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language: English.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 250 612-0755
Email: ecole_franco_nord@csf.bc.ca
Principal: Nancy Gauthier
Education Languages
Franco-Nord provides a public Francophone education where French is the language of learning, with the goal of mastering French. The school also states that students have the opportunity to master a second language: English.
Programs and Services
Arts (Visual Arts / Beaux-arts) The school lists Beaux arts as part of its elementary programs. Music The school lists Musique as part of its elementary programs. Physical Education The school lists Éducation physique as part of its elementary programs. Sports The school lists Sports as part of its elementary programs. Technology The school lists Technologie as part of its elementary programs. Child care (Garderie Franco-Amis) The school lists Garderie Franco-Amis as a service. Hot lunch / meals The school lists Repas chauds as a service. Homework help The school lists Aide aux devoirs as a service. Library resources The school provides access to a “Bibliothèque Virtuelle.” Transportation The school lists Transport scolaire as a service and notes “Transport scolaire avec Diversified” with information and forms available.
School Culture and Expectations
The school’s vision emphasizes inclusive Francophone education rooted in language and culture, with respect for all identities, and aims to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where students can thrive. The mission states the school is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation and commits to building authentic relationships with First Peoples while valuing diversity, respect, openness, and collaboration. The site also references a Code de conduite and school rules/rights and responsibilities for students (details not provided in the sources).
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school lists school transportation and provides a reference to “Transport scolaire avec Diversified” with information and forms. Specific drop-off/pick-up, parking, walking/biking, or traffic-safety procedures are not included in the provided sources.
Enrollment
The school accepts registrations at any time of year, and states that school registration is now done online through MyEducation BC (https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do). Families are directed to complete the francophone program membership form and other forms (including an Indigenous ancestry form for Indigenous families and a TÉFIÉ service form for newcomers), and to submit required documents such as a birth certificate, BC Care Card, proof of address, and immigration/ID documents as applicable.
Location
Franco-Nord Reviews
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Academic Learning of Franco-Nord
50.20
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 50 - well above the district public school average of 43, ahead by 8 points.
Literacy: 50
Numeracy: 51
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
60.00
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 49, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
68.75
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 35, ahead by 34 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 50, numeracy is 51, and overall is 50.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 50 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 51, while literacy is lowest at 50.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 58 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 71 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 50.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 50 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
63.54
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 64 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 11 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
33.33
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 33 - well below the district public school average of 58, trailing by 25 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
55.47
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 55 - well below the district public school average of 67, trailing by 12 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Health is 33.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 8 points since 2020/2021.
Resources
100.00
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 100 - well above the district public school average of 88, ahead by 12 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
12.50
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 12 - well below the district public school average of 83, trailing by 71 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Facilities and Personnel is 100.
Learning Resources shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 17 points since 2020/2021.
School Culture
35.00
Relationships
Relationships
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 35 - well below the district public school average of 72, trailing by 37 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
50.00
Safety
Safety
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 50 - below the district public school average of 55, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2023/2024, Relationships is 35 and Safety is 50.
The strongest current area is Safety at 50, while Relationships is lowest at 35.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 28 points since 2020/2021.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
87.50
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 88 - well above the province public school average of 60, ahead by 27 points.
Teachers are rated more positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting a relative strength.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2020/2021, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 88.