Groupe-Pont - Université de Moncton

Quick Facts about
Université de Moncton
Université de Moncton offers the best
setting for French Immersion students
who wish to become fully bilingual while
getting a post-secondary education.
Below are only a few of the advantages
we have to offer:
You’ve probably heard the expression “Here you won’t be a number”. At U de M, it’s more
than a slogan, it’s a reality that you’ll live every day. The teacher-student ratio is one to
fifteen, which compares very favourably with any other Canadian university.
Here’s another ratio that should be of interest: One of every four students
receives a scholarship. With an average of 84.5% or more in grade 11 and
the first semester of grade 12, you’ll receive a scholarship up to $15,000.
Furthermore, a $16,000 to $20,000 scholarship is offered to the student with
the highest average coming from an English school within the Atlantic Provinces.
Average
Scholarship awarded
Amount per year
84.5% to 87.9%
$4,000 or $5,000
$1,000 per year for 4 or 5 years
88% to 88.9%
$6,000 or $7,500
$1,500 per year for 4 or 5 years
90% to 93.9%
$8,000 or $10,000
$2,000 per year for 4 or 5 years
94% or higher
$12,000 or $15,000
$3,000 per year for 4 or 5 years
Excellent Job Market Perspectives
A recent study by the Centre de Recherche et de Développement en Éducation (made in June of 2009) found that 95% of the students who obtained
a Bachelor’s degree from Université de Moncton in 2008 had found a job within a year of getting their degree. Moreover, 97% of them had a
full-time job at the time of the survey and each graduate had received, on average, 2.2 job offers. The average annual salary was $46,895.
Guaranteed Housing for Every Immersion Student
If you’re coming from outside the Greater Moncton area, you’ll be pleased to know that you won’t have to worry about finding a place to live while
attending U de M since guaranteed housing is offered to every new student who applies before February 28.
And Most Importantly: You Won’t Be Alone
We care about your success and we will make sure you are not alone during your stay at
Université de Moncton. The program tailored for students coming from the French Immersion
Program, called Groupe-Pont, not only guarantees every student close supervision during his or
her first year at U de M, but also provides help in French to you throughout the entire duration
of your program. Cultural activities also play an integral part of the program so
you’ll be able to learn while having fun and making new friends.
See for
Yourself!
One of the Best Teacher-Student Ratios in the Country
A Very Generous Scholarship program
Come
Visit
Us
and
Seeing is believing. Give us a call and
we’ll set up a visit through our Student-For-A-Day program.
You’ll be welcomed by a Student Ambassador and you’ll be able to attend
a class, meet Groupe-Pont teacher, Isabelle Bujold, and other Anglophone
(and Francophone) students, meet with the Faculty and visit the facilities
that interest you. Not only will you get answers to any question you may
have, it’ll also be a day that you won’t forget.
It’s EASY. Call us today!
(506) 858-4443 or 1-800-363-8336, ext. 2 (Moncton Campus)
press 3 to reach Juliette Belliveau - info@umoncton.ca
Ce livret a été réalisé pour répondre aux besoins des conseillers
en orientation des écoles anglophones offrant des programmes
d’immersion en français ainsi qu’aux parents unilingues anglophones
des élèves qui sont inscrits à l’un de ces programmes. Le livret
contenant l’information complète sur les programmes et les services
offerts à l’Université de Moncton : Renseignements généraux
2010- 2011, peut être obtenu
en communiquant avec votre
conseiller en orientation ou au
Bureau du recrutement étudiant
du Campus de Moncton,
à l’adresse ci-contre.
This brochure is intended for school counsellors and
parents of non-Francophone students enrolled in a
French Immersion Program at the high school level.
The booklet containing complete information on the
programs and services offered at Université de Moncton is
available in French only. Please contact your school counsellor or
U de M Recrutement Office at the address below to get a copy.
Université de Moncton
Campus de Moncton
Bureau du recrutement étudiant
18, avenue Antonine-Maillet
Moncton, NB E1A 3E9
Canada
Tel.: (506) 858-4443
info@umoncton.ca
Fax: (506) 858-4544
www.umoncton.ca 1-800-363-8336, ext. 2 (Moncton Campus)
Ashley Frizzell, 4th year Physical Education Program
2006 Graduate – Bernice MacNaughton High School, Moncton, N.B.
It’s Easier
Than You Think!
Université de Moncton
for Immersion Students
We make it EASY for you to study at
Université de Moncton. All it takes is
ONE PHONE CALL to get things in motion!
If you are interested in enrolling at U de M, your first step is to call Isabelle Bujold,
our French as a Second Language Coordinator and Teacher. After a brief
conversation, she will evaluate your French oral skills and tell you if you are
a suitable candidate for U de M. This is the case for most students who
follow French Immersion Programs in English schools.
Contact Isabelle by telephone at (506) 858-4305 or 1-800-363-8336, ext. 2
(Moncton Campus) or by email at isabelle.bujold@umoncton.ca. She will
address all of your questions concerning the program.
A standardised written evaluation is also available for students who wish
to know more about their French skills.
The written evaluation is mandatory for those who would like to
by-pass our Immersion Program, called Groupe-Pont,
or for those who wish to enrol in programs that require
a high proficiency in French, such as Translation,
French Studies, Journalism (InformationCommunication) and Primary Education.
These programs are open to non-Francophones,
providing they meet certain specific criteria.
For those who live outside of the Moncton area,
the written test can be forwarded to and monitored
by your school or by appointment (see back cover
for campus visit details).
Isabelle Bujold
French as a Second Language Coordinator/Teacher
Here’s how it works:
As an non-Francophone student, you will apply for admission into
the undergraduate program of your choice at Université de Moncton
(Education, Science, Business, Arts Programs, etc.), as would a Francophone
student. During the first year of your bachelor’s degree, concurrently with
your other courses, you will follow an integrated set of four French language
courses (two per semester), specifically tailored for Anglophones, and
known as Groupe-Pont or “Bridge Program”.
The courses offered within the Groupe-Pont program will help you improve
your written skills. You will have the opportunity to experience the French
language and culture first hand through many campus activities. This will
facilitate your transition to campus life, help you become fluently bilingual as
well as increase your overall confidence in French.
After the first year, once you’ve finished the Groupe-Pont program,
you will not need any additional French language courses, unless you
choose to specialize in French Studies, Translation, Journalism (InformationCommunication) or Primary Education.
1. A study of French grammar (FRLS 3512 and FRLS 3522);
Your Groupe-Pont courses will be credited as electives. As a result, the time
required to obtain your bachelor’s degree at U de M (and become fully
bilingual) is the same as for Francophone students.
For more information on the Groupe-Pont program, visit:
www.umoncton.ca/umcm/immersion
The Groupe-Pont program includes two mandatory courses each semester,
and one optional course:
2. A study of the written structure (FRLS 3542 and FRLS 4512);
3. The development of French vocabulary (FRLS 3532 and FRLS 4522) is an
optional course, offered on the Web.
In addition to the program’s entrance requirements, the only condition
necessary to be accepted in an undergraduate degree at U de M, and in
the Groupe-Pont program, is that your French speaking and comprehension
skills are adequate (see left page and call Isabelle Bujold).
Undergraduate
Programs
arts and social sciences
Drama
Economics
English
French Literature
French Studies *
Geography
History
Human Odyssey
Interior Design (portfolio optional)
Journalism * (Information-Communication)
Linguistics
Multidisciplinary B.A.
Music (Entrance examination required)
Philosophy
Political Science
Qualifying years for Social Work
Social Work
Sociology
Translation *
Translation - Intensive curriculum *
Visual Arts (portfolio required)
Visual Arts - Education oriented
(portfolio required)
education
Elementary *
Secondary:
Biology
Chemistry
English
Family Studies
French Studies
Geography
History
Mathematics
At U de M, does it take longer for a non-Francophone student to get a degree than for a Francophone student?
Not anymore. In the past, the Groupe-Pont students could not always use their French credits because of changes that had been made
in their program. They also had to take at least two French courses with Francophone students after terminating the six courses in
Groupe-Pont. However, since September 2004, non-Francophone Groupe-Pont students are not required to take additional French
language courses and the Groupe-Pont program now has four courses instead of six. Francophone students in all programs must take
at least two French language courses, and often more depending of their program, so the time needed to earn a degree is usually
the same for both groups.
As a non-Francophone, do I have to take more French courses than a Francophone?
No. Since September 2004, non-Francophone students have not been required to take French language courses other than the
four required in the Groupe-Pont program. You are exempt from the mandatory course FRAN 1903 and all other French courses.
If you wish to earn a degree in Translation, Journalism (Information-Communication) or Primary Education, or if you intend to major in French, you may expect, like most
students, to take more French language courses because of the nature of these programs and their specific language requirements.
Could I get low marks because of my level of French?
During your first year, while you are taking Groupe-Pont courses, and during your second year, when you become involved in your program full-time, you will have the special status of “NonFrancophone student”. This status allows you to write your essays and exams in English (Regulation 6.2.5). This regulation ensures that you will not fail or be penalized because of a lack of written skills
in French. Some professors prefer that you write all your papers in French but, because of your special status, they cannot give you a lower mark for a lack of written skills in French.
In the Groupe-Pont, am I just going to repeat what I studied in school?
Absolutely not. The Groupe-Pont curriculum is completely different from the curriculum of French courses in a public school. The composition course is totally original and deals with both improving your
own writing style and learning self-correction techniques. The grammar course will review fundamental structure that you studied in high school but will go much further. Expect to be amazed every day.
Conditions:
administration
Accounting
Business Administration (general)
Corporate Information Systems
Finance
International Management
Management
Marketing
Operations Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Courses:
Study Medicine at Université de Moncton
A total of 24 students from New Brunswick are enrolled in Université
de Moncton’s new Medicine Program, which is beginning its fourth
year and French Immersion candidates are eligible for this program.
The diploma will be issued by Université de Sherbrooke in Québec,
through its delocalization program. A two year Pre-Med Program is
offered at U de M for those who wish to apply for admission in the
Medicine Program.
Music
Physical Education
Physics
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
health science
and community services
Applied Bachelor of Tourism Management
Family Studies
Kinesiology Science
Nursing
Nutrition Studies
Physical Education
(See Faculty of Education)
Psychology
Recreation and Sport Studies
LAW
Bachelor in Common Law (LLB)
science
Applied Bachelor in Diagnostic
Radiologic Technology
Applied Bachelor in Medical
Laboratory Technology
Applied Bachelor in
Respiratory Therapy
Applied Computer Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Health Sciences
Mathematics
Multidisciplinary B.Sc.
Physics
* To finish these programs, you will need to
follow all French courses outlined in the
Répertoire du premier cycle
In courses for Francophone students, the content is not presented in the same way as in Groupe-Pont because your questions and challenges are different from theirs. Experience shows that non-Francophone students taking the Groupe-Pont program generally do better in French than those who insist on taking courses with the Francophones. Groupe-Pont is tailored to your specific linguistic needs.
Can I count on help with my French during my studies at U de M?
Yes. Not only can you count on the help of your professors in the French courses, you will also be able to get their help in writing
papers, and this, until you acquire your bachelor’s degree.
A LOOK AT THE COST OF AN ACADEMIC YEAR AT U DE M
2009-2010 academic year (8 months)
Tuition fees
Student association fees
Technological fees
$ 4,920
$ 134
$ 75 to $ 300 1
Cultural and sports facilities and activities
$ 60
Health Insurance
Housing 2
Meal plans
Textbooks and school supplies
Telephone
Personal expenses
Total
$ 277
$ 2,202 to $ 5,073
$ 1,800 to $ 2,450
$ 1,250
$ 320
$ 1,280
$ 12,318 to $ 16,064
1. Technological fees of $ 300 are for engineering students only. All engineering students must also buy
a laptop computer amongst the make and models authorized by the Engineering
Faculty (see www.umoncton.ca/umcm-ingenierie).
2. Housing on campus (garanteed for 1st year students)