Slides from the parent night

1. French Immersion
A district program of choice

2. What is French Immersion?
It is intended for non-francophone children who wish
to develop a high – level of proficiency in both official
languages.
The language of instruction and communication in
French Immersion is French.
The goal is for for students to be able to
communicate and to achieve functional bilingualism.

3. Why learn another
language?
Increase your child’s respect and understanding of
other cultures.
Develop your child’s ability to develop an
appreciation for Canada’s cultural identity.
Develop your child’s listening skills.
Increase your child’s cognitive ability and his/her
ability to problem solve.
Increase your child’s knowledge of his/her first
language.

4. A new language learner
can further develop these
skills:
Risk taking
Active participation
Self-motivation
Patience
Persistence
Commitment

5. First language development
 Given their language awareness, students in French
Immersion usually outperform other students in
English (especially reading) later during their
schooling. Reading achievement of students in French-immersion programs.
Statistics Canada.
 Language development is originally slower for
students who are plurilingual or bilingual at first.
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6. Education)
(
Early French
Immersion
Late French
Immersion
Curriculum
Students follow the same curriculum than other
students studying in English.
Entry point
K-1
Grade 5
English instruction
begins
Grade 4
Grade 6
French Instruction (%)
in Grade K-3
100%
none
French Instruction (%)
in Grade 4 - 7
80%
80% (grade 6-7)
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7. Parent connection
It is not a requirement to be able to communicate in
French to help your child studying in French
Immersion.
Do provide guidance and support to your child to
ensure his/ her fulfillment in his language journey.
All communication from school will be in English.