French Immersion – Toronto District School Board

The TDSB offers a variety of French as a Second Language Programs in elementary and secondary schools.  The programs are designed for students who do not speak French at home.  In addition to the Core French program provided in all schools, the TDSB offers two specialized French programs:

French Immersion – An Early French Immersion Program (SK entry) and a Middle French Immersion Program (Grade 4 entry) are available.  It offers 100% French instruction in the classroom until the end of grade 3, although some specialist subjects may be taught in English. English instruction is gradually introduced beginning in grade 4 until it becomes a half-day program from Grades 6-8.

Extended French – A Junior Extended French Program (Grade 4 entry) and an Intermediate Extended French Program (Grade 7 entry) are available. The Junior Extended French program begins at the grade 4 level. Students in this program spend 50% of their day in French instruction from grade 4-8 at the Extended French school. The subjects taught in French are French Language Arts, Social Studies and The Arts. English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science are taught in English.

• Designated school pathways exist to ensure that students have a continuation of program to the end of grade 12.