January 6th, 2021

We are now accepting applications for those wanting to enrol in French Immersion beginning in the 2021-2022 school year.

French language programs at the WRDSB begin in Grade 1. To find out more about the French program pathways and learning opportunities for students, visit our website: www.wrdsb.ca/french/french-programs/ and watch our presentation.

Who is eligible to apply for Grade 1 French Immersion?

All children born in 2015 are invited to apply.

How do I apply for French Immersion?

You can apply online at frenchimmersion.wrdsb.ca. Applications for the program are accepted from January 6, 2021, to January 31, 2021 (Phase 1).

Grade 1 French Immersion for the 2021-2022 school year

Phase 1

  • Application to the lottery will be open from January 6 to January 31, 2021
  • Families will be notified the last week of February if they have secured a spot in the program. Once a child has been accepted into the program, their spot will be guaranteed for 2 weeks during which time families must click on the link sent to their email that they are accepting the placement.

Acceptance into the French Immersion program

Based on applications received during Phase 1, all Grade 1 French Immersion classes are created through a lottery system in this order:

  1. Students with a sibling presently in French Immersion at the school (if the sibling will be attending French Immersion at the school when the student enters Grade 1)
  2. Home school students (students residing within the school’s attendance area)
  3. Out of area students (students residing beyond the school’s attendance area)
  4. Waiting list students

NOTE: A lottery may not be required if there are fewer students apply than there are spaces available

Phase 2

  • Opens February 1, 2021
  • Students placed after Phase 1 students on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Closes mid-September 2021

Where to find more information about French programs

  1. General Information about French programs:  www.wrdsb.ca/french/french-programs
  2. How to apply for Grade 1 French Immersion: www.wrdsb.ca/french/grade-1-application/
  3. Schools that have French Immersion:  www.wrdsb.ca/french/schools
  4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):  www.wrdsb.ca/french/faq

If you have questions that have not been answered by the information on our website, please contact the Planning Department and Learning Support Services at frenchprograms@wrdsb.ca.

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