French Immersion

In the immersion program, students achieve a high level of proficiency in French while they continue to develop English language skills. The French immersion program is optional and starts in grade 1, where 90 per cent of instructional time is in French. In grades 2 to 8, 50 per cent of instructional time is in French. Students are able to continue the program through high school, where they will take four credits in French immersion and six credits in other subjects taught in French over all four years. After completing the required credits, students will receive a certificate of bilingual studies.

Elementary schools that offer French Immersion

Secondary schools that offer French Immersion

Information nights for French Immersion schools

For more information about the French immersion program read our fact sheet Is French immersion right for my child?

To find out which French Immersion or Extended French school your child will attend, call the planning department at 905-890-1010 (or 1-800-668-1146) ext. 2212.

Other French second language programs that are available

Core French – All students in grades 4 to 8 study French as a second language for 40 minutes a day to develop a basic usable command of French. In high school, students need one core French credit to earn their diploma.

Extended French – This optional program starts in grade 7 as another immersion opportunity for students. In grade 7 and 8, students spend half their school day studying language arts, social studies and science in French. In high school, students take four credits in extended French and three credits in other subjects taught in French over all four years. They will receive an extended French certificate upon graduation.

Elementary schools that offer Extended French

Secondary schools that offer Extended French

Information nights for Extended French schools

The French immersion program is offered at the following schools:

French immersion elementary

Allan Drive Middle School (grades 6-8)

Agnes Taylor Public School (grades 1-5)

Britannia Public School (grades 1-5)

Burnhamthorpe Public School (grades 1-5)

Carberry Public School (grades 1-5)

Copeland Public School grades 1-5)

Corsair Public School (grades 1-5)