04-05-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/language/frenchimmersion/factsheet/

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. 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. 


04-05-2025, https://epsb.ca/programs/language/frenchimmersion/factsheet/

French Immersion

School Sites

Elementary

Junior High

Senior High