French Programs

Early French Immersion

Early French Immersion begins in Junior Kindergarten. All class activities are conducted in French until the end of Grade 3 although some specialist subjects (like Health and Physical Education) may be taught in English. Formal English instruction is introduced in Grade 4. The program continues with 50% instruction in French and 50% in English for Grades 4-8. Students who successfully complete the Secondary French Immersion program will receive a Certificate of Bilingual Studies in French Immersion from the TDSB upon graduation. 

The entry point to Early French Immersion is Junior Kindergarten.

Eligibility for Early French Immersion (JK Entry)

  • While admission to the Early French Immersion (JK Entry) program is currently guaranteed at the entry point to all eligible on-time applicants, admission to a specific school is NOT guaranteed.
  • Applications to begin this program are open to all students NOT already enrolled in a French program. 
  • Currently eligible applicants were born in 2023, residing in the City of Toronto.

key deadline dates for the 2027/2028 academic year


  • november 2, 2026 online application process opens at 9:00 a.m.
  • november 27, 2026 deadline for application is at 4:00 p.m

for translated versions please vist

 https://www.tdsb.on.ca/elementary-school/school-choices/french-programs/french-language-programs/early-french-immersion

for frequently asked questions, please visit

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ruhsnqx-wnrm3n0ovzgboam1mjakavh6/edit







 


   





 

           

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Middle Immersion

Middle French Immersion begins in Grade 4. All class activities in Grades 4 and 5 are conducted in French although some specialist subjects (like Health and Physical Education) may be taught in English. In Grades 6 to 8, all subjects will be taught in French with the exception of English Language and Science. The students in the Grade 4 Middle French Immersion program blend with the students from the Early French Immersion in Grade 9. Students who successfully complete the Secondary French Immersion program will receive a Certificate of Bilingual Studies in French Immersion from the TDSB upon graduation.


For translated versions, please visit

 https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/French-Programs/French-Language-Programs/Middle-French-Immersion

For Frequently Asked Questions, please visit 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XveyQWYIlkPJvxhfRZ1D8_XO0Ld5ctc1/edit?rtpof=true&sd=true

For more information please visit

https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Elementary-School/School-Choices/French-Programs/French-Language-Programs