Continue to Learn En Français: Experience French Immersion in Secondary School
Students can earn a French Immersion Certificate when they graduate secondary school. To qualify for the certificate, students must earn at least 10 French Immersion credits (out of the 30 credits needed for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma).
This includes:
- four French as a Second Language courses
- six courses in which French is the language of instruction
Check My Blueprint or your school’s website to see what courses are offered.
What are the benefits?
Students who continue with French Immersion in secondary school:
- Earn a French Immersion Certificate.
- Enhance your fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the French language.
- Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the French language, including French literature, and an understanding of French societies around the world.
Being able to communicate in French can open up opportunities for post-secondary, work and travel.
Learn more about the benefits of learning French as a second language
Who is secondary French Immersion for?
Secondary school French Immersion is for students who have participated in French Immersion at the elementary school level and want to continue in the program.
Where is secondary French Immersion offered?
Students attend the French Immersion secondary school in their area. Use the school locator tool to find your French Immersion school.
How and when do I apply?
There is no application process. Students attend their local French Immersion school. Use the school locator tool to find your French Immersion secondary school.
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For more information
Contact your French Immersion school or visit their website.