French-Language Schools Students who attend a French-language school are taught in French, their primary language.

French Immersion Programs Students in French immersion programs are, in fact, English-language students and are taught French as a second language within an English-language school.

French-Language Schools Every class, except English, is taught in French.

French Immersion Programs French immersion programs include the study of French as a second language and the study of at least two other subjects taught in French. Depending on the particular school, various subjects such as geography, history or gym could be taught in English.

French-Language Schools The French-language schools are completely French. French is the language of instruction and communication in the school and with community partners. Additionally, French-language schools enhance students' cultural identity through the integration of cultural activities in the curriculum, as well as in extracurricular activities. French resources, posters, signage and morning announcements contribute to the creation of a completely French-speaking environment and experience.

French Immersion Programs French immersion programs take place in English-language schools where the signage, assemblies and general atmosphere is English. French immersion programs provide students with the skills they need to communicate in a second language. Because French immersion students are surrounded by English students, it is naturally much harder for them to partake in the francophone culture.

French-Language Schools For the past decade, all French-language schools have offered free, full-time junior and senior kindergarten for 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds, with some French-language schools even offering a childcare program to 3-year-olds. This early introduction to play-based learning has been shown to improve academic performance.

French Immersion Programs English-language schools offering French immersion programs have only recently begun to offer full-time kindergarten for 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds in some of their schools. This service is not offered in every school.