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Elementary School

Please Note: While admission to the Early French Immersion (SK entry)/Junior Extended French (Grade 4 entry) program is guaranteed at the entry points to all on time applicants, admission to a specific school is not guaranteed if the school reaches capacity.

French Programs

Learning a second language is an advantage for students and studies show is a key factor in academic success. A second language enhances overall skills in learning, expands career opportunities, promotes understanding among cultures, and creates multilingual world citizens. The TDSB offers a variety of French as a Second Language Programs in elementary and secondary schools.

In addition to the Core French program provided in all schools, the TDSB offers two specialized French programs:

French Immersion (Senior Kindergarten)
Extended French (Grade 4)

Application to begin these programs is open to all students not already enrolled in an FSL program. Application to these programs is made online the year the student is in JK (FI) or Grade 3 (EF).

Please note:

You must apply by the deadline.
You must have a Toronto address.
All communication about the program will continue through the original email address provided as part of the online application.
While admission to a TDSB French Immersion/Extended French program is guaranteed to on-time applicants, admission to a specific school is not guaranteed if the school reaches capacity.
Admission to French Immersion/Extended French programs is governed by the processes outlined in PR597.

French Immersion/Extended French School Search

To find the French Immersion/Extended French schools in your area, please enter your home English school in the search window below type in keywords below and click 'Search':

Contact Information

French as a Second Language, Classical and International Languages Department:

FrenchSLProgram@tdsb.on.ca

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