French Immersion – Toronto Catholic District School Board
| What is it? | French as a second language programs (publicly funded) JK to Gr 12 |
| Area of focus | French as a second language |
| Agency/ Provider | Toronto Catholic District School Board |
| Description |
The Board has several programs for teaching French as a Second Language in its 200 schools including: Extended French – students are taught in French for half the day and in English for the other half – is available in some elementary and secondary schools. French Immersion – students are taught entirely in French from JK until the end of Grade 2. English-language arts are added in Grade 3. From Grade 5 to Grade 8, instruction is given 50 per cent in French and 50 per cent in English. Secondary French Immersion is a continuation of the Elementary French Immersion program. These programs are offered at select schools. For more information and a list of schools: https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/schoolprogramsk12/frenchimmersion |
| Communities Served | See eligibility for admission to a Toronto Catholic School: https://www.tcdsb.org/FORPARENTS/AdmissionsandRegistration/Pages/Default.aspx |
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| Website |
https://www.tcdsb.org/programsservices/schoolprogramsk12/frenchimmersion |
| Contact Information |
For further information about TCDSB French as a Second Language programs: contact your child’s French-language teacher, the nearest French Immersion or Extended French Centre, the French as a Second Language department at 416-222-8282, extension 2540, or by email French.Department@tcdsb.org If you would like to register your child in the French Immersion or Extended French program, please call the school you are interested in directly.
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| Client Outreach and Support Tips | To access the online application form for Toronto Catholic District School Board: see above link under “Communities Served”
For further information or assistance:
Admissions & Placement Department: (416) 222-8282 ext. 5320
General information: (416)-222-8282 ext. 5314
Orientation Centre (for newcomer secondary school students): (416)-393-5500
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