French Immersion Facts
An early start to your bilingual education.
The aim of the French Immersion program is to develop and refine students’ ability to communicate in French. The Immersion program also provides students with an understanding and appreciation of francophone culture in Canada and around the world. At the secondary level, schools will grant a certificate in French Immersion when the student has successfully completed the sequence of four courses in French Immersion and six courses in other subjects taught in French.
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French Immersion Hours of Instruction
JK/SK |
Minimum French instruction is 90% of the program |
4.5 hours per day |
Grade 1 & 2 |
Minimum French instruction is 90% of the program |
4.5 hours per day |
Grade 3 & 4 |
Minimum French instruction is 75% of the program |
3.75 hours per day |
Grade 5 & 6 |
Minimum French instruction is 50% of the program |
2.5 hours per day |
Grade 7 & 8 |
Minimum French instruction is 50% of the program |
2.5 hours per day |
Secondary |
Minimum of 4 French Immersion courses and 6 other courses taught in French |
French Immersion Pathway
