French Immersion Registration for Grades 2-12

French Immersion Registration for Grades 2–12

• The official entry point for French immersion at the WRDSB is Grade 2.
• Please review our French Instruction Pathways page for details.

For New Registrants or Transfers After Grade 2 Entry

If your child is joining the WRDSB after Grade 2, or transferring after October of Grade 2:

 Students in Ontario may be admitted to WRDSB French immersion if they are:

• • Currently enrolled in a comparable French immersion program
  • Can demonstrate completion of French instructional hours to meet WRDSB and Ministry of Education standards

Please note:  French language tutoring does not meet the admission requirements.

Students From Outside Ontario may be admitted to WRDSB French immersion if they:

• • Provide documentation (e.g., report cards) of their French-language learning experience, or
  • If documentation is not available, the family can consult with Learning Support Services to determine if the student qualifies for admission.

Please note:  French language tutoring does not meet the admission requirements.

How to Register

• Register online at your Designated School (based on your address using the eligibility tool).
• Select “Register for Elementary School” or “Register for Secondary School.”
  • Note: The French immersion registration option on the “Register” page is only for students entering Grade 2.

Moving Into a French Immersion Boundary

• If you move into the boundary of a school that offers French immersion at your child’s grade level, they may attend the program at that school.
• Exception: If you register before the first day of school and your child is entering Grade 2, the Grade 2 French immersion application process applies.

What If My Designated School Doesn’t Offer French Immersion?

• Not all WRDSB schools have French immersion. Please review the list of schools offering French immersion.
• If your Designated School does not offer French immersion, Planning staff will help find a placement.
• For elementary students, families should contact the Planning Department to complete the appropriate paperwork and provide a list of 2–3 French immersion school.
• Transportation is not provided for students attending French immersion outside their designated school boundary. See our Student Transportation Procedure (Administrative Procedure 4260) (Section 13) for details.

Important Notes

• Schools offering French immersion may face challenges placing out-of-boundary students there. These reasons can include, but are not limited to: 
  • Staffing pressures (e.g., need for additional French‑qualified staff)
  • Site constraints (e.g., no more space for portables or traffic concerns)

For more information about French programs, please email: frenchprograms@wrdsb.ca