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​Whites Hill Stat​e College French Bilingual Program


The link for the waitlist became live Monday 5  February 2024, 7am. 

Register your interest now for Prep to Yr 3 and Yr 7 & 8 for 2025:

French Bilingual Program Waiting List Form

Primary – Starting strong in French and English

In 2024, Whites Hill State College will offer the French Bilingual Program in Prep, Y1 and Y2.

The College plans to continue extending its primary school provision by opening a new year level every year.

Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 work as 80% (4 days) of French-Australian harmonised curriculum taught in French and 20% (1 day) Australian Curriculum taught in English.  Students in this​ program are assessed according to both French Ministry of National Education criteria and Australian standards.

When your child starts Prep, they are in “Cycle 1". By the end of Cycle 1, Prep students will have acquired knowledge in several areas. The four main areas of learning from the B.O.E.N (French Curriculum) are: ​

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Students in Y1, Y2 and Y3 are in “Cycle 2", the phase where they question the world. The five main domains from the BOEN are: 

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Curricula and learning styles in the FBP are harmonised for an ideal learning experience. Our students then realise that the English and French curricula overlap, just as subjects are linked.

French speaking teachers have been recruited to work alongside our Australian teachers on this innovative program. All teachers are also required to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers.

Start strong today!

Enrolment for 2025 are now open:

French Bilingual Program Waiting List Form​​

French Bilingual Program - Ratio and subjects

Students work with two teachers: one teacher instructs in English on the 'English' day and the other instructs in French on the 'French' days.

Prep and Year 1 are both 80% (4 days) of French curriculum taught in French, 20% (1 day) Australian Curriculum taught in English and has bridges between curricula, languages and cultures.​

​​The students in the bilingual class experience a harmonisation of the French National Curriculum from the BOEN (Bulletin Officiel de l'Education Nationale = French Education Official Instructions) with our Australian Curriculum. Assessments in French are aligned with the French requirements and assessments in English with the Australian Curriculum requirements. Families receive an Australian Report card, a French Livret Scolaire Unique is available on request. French trained, native French speaking teachers have been recruited to work alongside our Australian teachers on this innovative program. All teachers are also required to be registered with Queensland College of Teachers.

Further information of interest can be accessed via the following links:

Benefits ​of a Bilingual Program

For further information or to register interest for other year levels please contact administration on admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au​ or 3900 8333.

The Head of Department - French Bilingual Program, Emma Van Cuylenberg can be contacted on exvan10@eq.edu.au​ (Whites Hill State College & Tingalpa)​



Sports Academy of Excellence

Sports Aerobics​ at Whites Hill State College​

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​We are very proud of our WHSC Sports Aerobics teams - since this program was first introduced at the college we have achieved so much!  

Currently, our Sports Aerobics teams comprise of athlete​s from Prep-Year 8. These students are dedicated and their continual improvement in technique and fitness is on display throughout the year. Students also make new friendships and share in our wonderful WHSC team spirit. 

Our Sports Aerobics teams and individuals rehearse and prepare for competitions throughout the year including the FISAF Super Series where teams compete against schools from across Australia. Our teams have reached both the State and ​National championships. 

Last​ year we saw some outstanding results with our teams gaining: 

  • 22 x 1st places 

  • 13 x 2nd places 

  •   ​6 x 3rd places 

​For more information regarding our Sports Aerobics program email Mrs Katie Stankovic c/o admin@whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au ​

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See the video below to view our college from a different perspective...
using our drones​

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Last reviewed 24 March 2024
Last updated 24 March 2024