Overview of the Early French Immersion Program
The French Immersion Program begins in Kindergarten Year 2 and continues until the end of Grade 12.
The Early French Immersion program is offered at St. Eugene, St. Joseph, and Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Clare of Assisi and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary Schools.
The Secondary French Immersion Program is offered at Cathedral High School.
*St. Clare of Assisi and St. Vincent de Paul began offering Kindergarten Year 2 and grade 1 in September 2020. They will offer the next grade each consecutive year.
Students enrolled in Kindergarten French immersion receive a minimum of 50% instruction in French on a daily basis.
Students enrolled in Grades 1 through 8 receive 50% of instruction in French and 50% of instruction in English.
Students at the Secondary level complete a minimum of 10 courses delivered in French.
The following subjects are taught in French at the elementary level:
-Arts (Drama and Dance, Music and Visual Arts)
-French Language and Literacy
-Health and Physical Education
-Science and Technology
-Social Studies (History and Geography)