December 21st, 2023

French language programs at the WRDSB begin in Grade 1, where all students learn French through our core French program by listening, speaking, reading and writing. In Grade 2, students can choose one of two pathways for French language learning.  

Core French – no need to apply

Core French is taught to all students in our elementary and secondary schools as part of the regular Ontario curriculum. Students learn the French language by listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are automatically enrolled in core French starting in Grade 1. Students enrolled in core French are provided with a minimum of 600 hours of French language instruction by the end of Grade 8.

To learn more about the French program pathways and student learning opportunities, visit our website: www.wrdsb.ca/french/french-programs/

French immersion – application required

Students enrolled in French immersion spend 58 percent of their day learning in French  (grades 2-6). In Grades 2 through 6, subjects taught in French are French Language Arts,  Social Studies, Visual Arts, Drama/Dance/Music and Physical Education. In Grades 7 and 8, 50 percent of the subjects are taught in French, including French Language Arts, Geography/History and some combination of Visual Arts, Drama, Music and/or Physical Education. If your child completes French immersion from Grades 1 through 8, they can continue their French pathway in selected high schools.

To learn more about the French immersion pathway, visit our website: https://www.wrdsb.ca/french/

Mark your calendars!  

Phase 1 of the Grade 2 French immersion application process for students born in 2017 opens on January 10, 2024, and will close on January 31, 2024.

Contacts

Please direct any questions to: frenchprograms@wrdsb.caDoc1