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French Immersion

French Immersion provides students with opportunities to acquire and maintain language skills in French and English.

Goals

  • Develop language and literacy skills in French and English, and use both to communicate
  • Learn about French culture, traditions and celebrations

Benefits

  • Proficiency in English and French
  • Improved academic achievement
  • Improved communication skills in a student’s first language
  • Knowledge and appreciation of different cultures
  • International language certification opportunities 

Alberta curriculum

All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education and Childcare. Students enrolled in French Immersion will receive the same high-quality education available in all of our programs.

Eligibility

To register in Kindergarten or Grade 1, no previous knowledge of French is required.

  • Students entering the program after Grade 1 are considered on an individual basis.
  • Late French Immersion is also available for students entering the program in Grade 7.

For more information about eligibility, contact a school offering French Immersion or Late French Immersion. 

Transportation

  • Kindergarten to Grade 6 - Some yellow busing options are available.
  • Grade 7 to 12 - Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is the preferred method of transportation.

For more information about busing, contact the school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585. 

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French Immersion

School Sites

Elementary

Junior High

Senior High