The general educational objectives of the French Immersion program are identical to those of the English program, with the added objective of French language development.
Students acquire the language through study of content.
Linguistic skills are taught in context with an emphasis on effective communication. Key points It is intended that the students will complete the Alberta curriculum requirements. Students who have completed elementary education in English can pursue late French immersion studies starting in Grade 7. Previous experience with French as a second language is not required. At the junior high level, social studies, math, science and French language arts are taught in French.