Welcome to Early French Immersion
We welcome any child residing in the èßäÉçÇø to enter the Early French Immersion Program. Out-of-district families are also accommodated when possible. The usual entry year for Early French Immersion is Kindergarten, although students may also enter in Grade 1. Most children entering Kindergarten know very little or no French. A child needs prior knowledge of French to enter the Early Immersion Program after Grade 1. French is the language of instruction in all French Immersion classes.
below and hear from some of our Early French Immersion educators and parents as they share their insights about the program’s benefits.
Registration
Registration takes place online in January every year. Explore more information about registrationÌýor, if you are ready, click the button.
Entering Early French Immersion Enables Students to:
- Achieve levels of learning in all subject areas equivalent to the English Program
- Reach a level in English Language Arts equivalent to students in the regular program by the end of Grade 4
- Become functionally bilingual, that is to:
- Participate comfortably in French and English conversations;
- Be able to pursue further education appropriate to their abilities and interests, with French as the language of instruction;
- Be qualified for employment where the working language is French;
- Gain insight into the common attitudes and values of French-speaking communities.
Our French Immersion Schools
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