French immersion is a form of bilingual education that provides students with the opportunity to become functionally bilingual in French by the end of Grade 12. Students follow the Alberta Education curriculum all while studying in French. This program is designed for non-French speaking families. Each year, students have the opportunity to experience various aspects of the French culture through events and/or entertainment.
French Immersion Perspectives
Learn more about our Edmonton Catholic Schools French immersion programs from students, parents, and teachers.
Benefits of Learning French
- Bilingualism is at the core of Canada’s national identity;
- Learning a second language has been shown to bring cognitive and academic benefits;
- Learning a second language can open up many additional opportunities such as employment; and
- Research has shown that learning a second language could have a positive effect on first language development.