French Programs
The Halifax Regional Centre for Education provides all students with the opportunity to learn the French language by offering a Core Program from Grade 4 through to Grade 12. This program is compulsory for Grades 4 to 9 students. Alternatives to the Core Program include Integrated French, Early French Immersion and Late French Immersion programs. These programs have various entry points:
- Early French Immersion - Grade Primary entry
- Late French Immersion - Grade 7 entry
- Integrated French - Grade 7 entry
French Program Information
For a more information on the various French Second Language programs, click here or view one of the following downloadable brochures.
- French Second Language Programs - click here
- Core French - click here
- Early Immersion - click here
- Late Immersion - click here.
Schools Offering French Immersion Programs
- Early Immersion - click here
- Late Immersion - click here
Out of Area Requests
Parents/guardians may seek placement for their child in a school outside of the neighbourhood in which they reside under the guidelines of the Student Registration Policy.
Useful Links
- French Immersion Information Presentation - (Early) (Late)
- NS Department of Education and Early Childhood Development French Immersion Active Young Readers Information - (link)
Note: You must live in an area of eligibility to be guaranteed access to a given program. Please check carefully before you move.