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.