Des Cascades

About

Des Cascades is located at 3039 Sprott Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6A1. The school is part of the Conseil scolaire francophone, a public francophone school district with 47 schools across British Columbia. École des Cascades offers public French-language education and focuses on building students’ French proficiency while developing francophone cultural identity and supporting the growth of a francophone community in the Cowichan Valley.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Conseil scolaire francophone)

Education language: École des Cascades is a public francophone school and states that students learn in French, with a focus on mastering the French language.

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-6

Phone: 250 737-4486

Email: ecole_cascades@csf.bc.ca

Principal: Sophie Lemieux

Education Languages

École des Cascades is a public francophone school and states that students learn in French, with a focus on mastering the French language.

Programs and Services

Music The school offers music; the website notes that music classes will begin on April 2 (per a school news item). Technology Technology is listed among the school’s primary program areas. Athletics and extracurricular sports Sports are listed as part of the school’s primary program offerings. Early learning / childcare The school lists early learning options and supports, including Franc départ, pre-kindergarten (prématernelle), and daycare/preschool (garderie et préscolaire). Transportation (school bus) The school provides school transportation information and includes bus registration information, general transportation information, and “snow routes” (routes de neige). Additional services The school lists specialized services (services spécialisés), homework help (aide aux devoirs), and hot meals (repas chauds).

School Culture and Expectations

The school describes a focus on French-language mastery, developing students’ francophone cultural identity, and promoting the development of a francophone community in the Cowichan Valley.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school provides school transportation resources, including bus registration information, general transportation information, and information about snow routes (routes de neige).

Enrollment

Registration for École des Cascades is completed online through MyEducation BC. Families are directed to log in at https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do, and the school also links to the CSF admission policy/requirements and a francophone program membership form.