French Immersion Program

The objective of the French Immersion Program is to develop functionally bilingual students who will:

  • Achieve a high proficiency in English;
  • Acquire a functional knowledge of the French language to communicate on personal and professional levels;
  • Demonstrate an appreciation for the French language and cultural diversity;
  • Consider that learning French is a tool of personal, intellectual, and social growth;
  • Be better able to appreciate other languages, cultures and communities throughout Canada and the world.

To these ends, French is used as a language of instruction for all (Kindergarten) or a significant part of the student’s day. English is utilized for about 20-25% in Grades 1-5 (École Opasquia School) and in Grades 6-8 (École Scott Bateman Middle School) In Grades 9-12 at MBCI some courses are taught in French. Extra-curricular activities in French may be used to support the language development.