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What is French Immersion?
French Immersion is the program of studies in which French is the language of instruction for a significant part of the school day. All subjects are taught in French (except the formal study of English.) French Immersion is designed for students whose first language is not French. The objective is full mastery of the English language, functional fluency in French, as well as an understanding and appreciation of the French culture.
Success of French Immersion
After more than 40 years of growth and development, French Immersion is one of the most studied educational programs. French Immersion is known all over the world as the "Great Canadian Invention" that worked. Each year, thousands of students graduate with excellent language skills in both languages. Many of these graduates have also said that they would enroll their own children in French Immersion...French Immersion Works!
Who is the program for?
French Immersion is a program of choice, open to all children of the appropriate age. With few exceptions, there are no selection criteria and no special fees for registration in early immersion (except in the case of private schools).
You don't have to speak French!
You don't have to speak French!
The French Immersion program is designed for children whose parents do not usually speak French. Parent-teacher conferences are held in English and report cards are always written in English. Most immersion parents have either a limited knowledge of French or no working knowledge of the language. Parents can help at home by: reading to their child in English, visiting the public library, going on family outings, communicating openly with the child and the school, and providing the encouragement and support that all students need. Your support and involvement in your child's education are essential.
What are the goals of French Immersion?
According to Alberta Education the goals of the French Immersion program are as follows:
to enable students to achieve a level of competence in English equivalent to the level achieved by English program students within three years of beginning instruction in English, and to maintain that equivalency through Grade 12;
to enable students to achieve the prescribed learner outcomes in all subjects studied;
To enable students to become functionally fluent in French by the end of Grade 12, that is, to be able:
to participate easily and willingly in conversations in French,
to communicate in French for both personal and professional needs,
to pursue their post-secondary education in French, to accept employment where French is the language of work;
to enable students to gain an understanding and appreciation of Francophone cultures.
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