University-level admissions in France commence, expanding across Ontario's entire length
The University of Ontario French (UOF) and Hearst University are currently facing challenges in international recruitment, as delays and low acceptance rates for study permits pose significant hurdles.
Established just four years ago, the University of Ontario French (UOF) continues to grow, despite these obstacles. The institution is about to start its fifth academic year in Toronto. Meanwhile, Hearst University, independent for three years, is also pressing forward, with a graduate diploma in psychotherapy experiencing unprecedented enthusiasm, boasting an expected increase of about 65% compared to last year.
The issue for Sophie Dallaire, the rector at Hearst University, extends beyond the university walls. She believes that if students are not educated in French, there won't be enough workers to provide French-language services to the population. This sentiment is shared by many, as the Comité 73 of Cornwall is calling for a new French-language high school for the city's francophones.
The University of Ontario French (UOF) is also making strides in expanding its offerings. The social work program is expected to launch this fall, and other projects, such as a flexible bachelor's degree combining micro-certificates, are in development. The mental health program has already welcomed its first students.
Jeanne Edwige Ango Nguiamba and her family have been living in Cornwall for nearly a year, and they are not alone. The bachelor's degree in education at UOF is attracting a record number of applications, reflecting the growing interest in French-language education.
The administration at UOF emphasises the importance of developing offerings while preserving a close relationship with students. Sophie Dallaire, the rector at Hearst University, is encouraged by the quality and diversity of the new cohort.
Both universities are implementing strategies to cope with the challenges. Hearst University is benefiting from a targeted strategy, including new articulation agreements, increased presence in immersion schools, and a pilot project by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada targeting French-speakers in the region.
Unfortunately, some applicants for the bachelor's degree in education at UOF had to be turned away due to lack of space. Despite this, the vitality of French-language universities remains crucial for their survival, with each academic year being pivotal for their continued growth and success.
In other news, magazine editor Isabelle Vaillancourt has passed away, leaving a void in the French-language publishing community. The name of the General Director of Publications BLD, which publishes the magazine "Les Débrouillards," could not be found in the provided search results.
Despite these challenges, the spirit of French-language education and publishing in Ontario remains strong, and both institutions and individuals continue to work towards a brighter future for French-language services in the region.
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