FRENCH IMMERSION PATHWAY

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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SCHOOLS OFFERING EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION

ELEMENTARY
Alliance French Immersion Public School
Mattawa District Public School
Parry Sound Public School
Sunset Park Public School

SECONDARY
Chippewa Secondary School
F.J. McElligott Public School
West Ferris Secondary School

FRENCH IMMERSION HOURS OF INSTRUCTION:

JK/SK
90% instruction in French
4.5 hours per day

GRADE 5 AND 6
50% instruction in French
2.5 hours per day

GRADES 1 AND 2
90% instruction in French
4.5 hours per day

GRADES 7 AND 8
50% instruction in French
2.5 hours per day

GRADES 3 AND 4
75% instruction in French
3.75 hours per day

SECONDARY
A minimum of 4 French Immersion courses
6 other courses taught in French