The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education is responsible for developing policies, programs, and standards for the province’s public education system, from early childhood through to secondary school. It works closely with school boards, including the CSFP, to ensure quality, equitable, and accessible education for all students in the province.
The French Services Office ensures the implementation of the French Services Act in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It supports government departments and agencies in providing quality services in French and plays a key role in promoting and developing the Francophonie within public institutions.
The Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador (FFTNL) is the spokesperson organization for the province’s Francophone community. It brings together the main Francophone organizations in the province and works actively to promote the French language, defend Francophones’ rights, and strengthen the cultural and community vitality of the Francophonie in Newfoundland and Labrador.
ACFSJ is a pillar of the Francophone community in St. John’s. It organizes cultural events, provides services to newcomers, and runs the Centre scolaire et communautaire des Grands-Vents. It plays an essential role in expanding the reach of the French language in the provincial capital.
The Fédération des parents francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador (FPFTNL) supports parents in their role as children’s first educators and advocates for their interests in French-language education. It provides resources, organizes activities, and encourages parental engagement to ensure a rich and stimulating Francophone environment for children in the province.
Franco-Jeunes de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador is the province’s Francophone youth organization. It offers young people opportunities to express themselves, come together, and thrive in French through cultural, artistic, and community events that strengthen their identity and sense of belonging.
The Association régionale de la côte Ouest (ARCO) is a Francophone community organization based in Cape St. George. It works to promote the French language and Francophone culture in the region by organizing community, cultural, and educational activities, while supporting Francophone families and newcomers.
It is the only Francophone newspaper in Newfoundland and Labrador. It plays an essential role in the community’s vitality by sharing local news, highlighting Francophone initiatives, and giving a voice to Francophones across the province. Published since 1984, it is a cornerstone of French-language information in a minority context.
The centre offers a welcoming and stimulating space for preschool-aged children and their families. Located in St. John’s, this Francophone centre provides educational, cultural, and recreational activities in French, fostering young children’s overall development while supporting parents in their role. It is a key place for early exposure to the French language and Francophone culture from a very young age.
Franco-Jeunes de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador is the province’s Francophone youth organization. It offers young people opportunities to express themselves, come together, and thrive in French through cultural, artistic, and community events that strengthen their identity and sense of belonging.
RDÉE Newfoundland and Labrador (Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité) supports the economic development of the province’s Francophone communities. It assists entrepreneurs, organizations, and job seekers with their projects, with a focus on creating sustainable jobs and economic vitality in French. Through its services and partnerships, RDÉE plays an important role in expanding the reach and growth of the Newfoundland and Labrador Francophonie.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries network offers a selection of books, digital resources, and services in French. These services enable Francophone and Francophile families to access educational and cultural materials in their language, supporting learning and linguistic vitality in the province.
The federation brings together Francophone school boards from all of Canada’s provinces and territories, with the exception of Quebec. It works to promote French-first-language education across the country and advocates for the interests of Francophone students in minority settings. The CSFP is proud to be part of this national network, which helps strengthen Francophone education and expand the reach of the Canadian Francophonie.
The association is a pan-Canadian organization that supports school staff in their role of passing on the French language and Francophone culture. It provides teaching resources, training, and tools to foster students’ identity development. The CSFP collaborates regularly with ACELF to enrich the educational experience of its Francophone school communities.