Families of children born in 2019 can apply to the French Immersion lottery until January 31, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. This is not a first‑come, first‑served process, so applications can be submitted at any time during this window.

Who can apply?

  • Children born in 2019 are eligible to apply for Grade 2 French immersion beginning September 2026.

Application Window

  • Phase 1: January 7 – January 31, 2026
    • Applications received during this time are entered into a prioritized lottery (no guarantee of placement).
  • Phase 2: February 1, 2026 – 20th instructional day of the 2026–2027 school year
      • Applications are accepted on a first‑come, first‑served basis after Phase 1 applicants.

How to Apply

  1. Create an account at the French Immersion Application Portal.
    • Use your personal email address (not your child’s).
    • Confirm your account through the email sent by noreply@wrdsb.ca (check junk mail if needed).
  2. If you already have an account, simply log into the French Immersion Login Page.
  3. Gather the required information:

 

For more information, please watch our slide deck presentation:

 

For new WRDSB registrants after Grade 2 (or WRDSB students who have changed addresses), please visit our Registration/Transfers after Entry Point page for more details.

Key Dates for 2026

  • Phase 1 Applications: January 7–31, 2026
  • Data verification, lottery & class formation: February 1–28, 2026
  • Notifications to Families: Early March 2026
    • Families have 2 weeks to accept their child’s placement.
  • Waitlist Placements: March 2026 – 20th instructional day of the 2026–2027 school year.  For more information about waitlists, visit our website.

 

Lottery Details (Phase 1)

Phase 1 opens January 7, 2026 and closes January 31, 2026

Grade 2 French immersion classes are created through a lottery system in this order:

Tier 1: Designated School students and approved Out-of-Boundary School students will be placed first.
Tier 2: Non-Designated School students will be placed second, except at Limited Enrolment Schools

NOTE: At some schools a lottery may not be required if there are fewer students apply than spaces available.

Ongoing French Immersion Applications (Phase 2)

Phase 2 opens February 1, 2026 and continues until the 20th instructional day of the school year. After Phase 1 applicants have been accepted into the French immersion program or placed on a waitlist, additional applicants will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis (Phase 2).

NOTE: Students who apply in Phase 1 do not need to apply in Phase 2. Phase 2 is only for those who missed the Phase 1 deadline.

Where to Find More Information About French Programs

Looking to learn more about French language learning at the WRDSB? Here are helpful resources for families: