French Immersion
Thames Valley is proud to deliver consistent, equitable access to high-quality French Immersion programming for Grade 1 to Grade 12 students across the district. We value the learning of French and recognize the many benefits that French-language skills provide students.
Elementary French Immersion Information for Parents/Guardians (PDF)
Our French Immersion Schools
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English Kindergarten at French Immersion Schools
Kindergarten programs offered at French Immersion schools are taught in English. English Kindergarten is offered as space permits in all French Immersion (FI) Schools. Parents/Guardians wishing to register their Kindergarten child for French Immersion English Kindergarten will pre-register at their designated home English school online via TVDSB’s website. Parents/Guardians will indicate their intent to enroll their child in English Kindergarten at their designated French Immersion Public School (checkbox) and enter any relevant information providing supporting details.
Entry into French Immersion starts in Grade 1. Families register for English Kindergarten through the regular process and will pre-register online for French Immersion when their child enters Grade 1.
Should applications for English Kindergarten at the French Immersion Public School exceed the number of available spaces, a random selection process will be implemented to determine which children may attend. The deadline to be considered for the random selection process is Friday, January 30, 2026
Grade 1 French Immersion
Grade 1 is the only entry point into French Immersion Programs in TVDSB. Students entering Grade 1 French Immersion must be 6 years old by December 31. The registration deadline for Grade 1 French Immersion is September 30th of the current school year. However, we encourage families to register for the 2026-2027 school year by Friday, January 30, 2026.
French Immersion Open House
Please contact the FI school for more information, as the FI Information Nights are now complete.
French Immersion Registration
Registration below for:
- English Kindergarten at a French Immersion School (Must register at the Designated Home English school)
- Grade 1 French Immersion
- French Immersion Registration for Students new to Elementary School
- French Immersion Registration for Students new to High School
Note: Please use a desktop, laptop or tablet to complete your account set up. The current student registration system is not compatible with any mobile devices. 
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2026–2027 Registration Open
How to Register
Step 1: Find your School
Find your school using the School Locator.
Step 2: Start the Registration Process
Complete the online registration.
You can also print out and complete the Student Registration Form and return it to your school.
Step 3: Collect Required Documentation
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| 3. Proof of Eligibility to Attend (for Permanent Residents and Canadians born outside of Canada) |
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4. Legal Documents |
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Core French
The Core French program is mandatory in all English-language schools. Core French instruction begins in Grade 4 and is offered to the end of Grade 12. Students must complete one credit of Core French to graduate from secondary school. From Grades 4 to 8 students will receive a minimum of 600 hours of French instruction (40 minutes daily) in the following areas:
- Oral communication - listening and speaking;
- Reading;
- and Writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
English Kindergarten at French Immersion School
| Is there a limit on the number of students who can attend English Kindergarten in French Immersion schools? |
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English Kindergarten classes will be offered at all French Immersion schools; however, due to space limitations, a maximum number of classes will be offered at each site. |
| How do I know which French Immersion school my child is eligible to attend for English Kindergarten programming? |
| Students may only apply to attend English Kindergarten at their designated French Immersion school based on the student’s home address. You can use the school locator tool on the Thames Valley District School Board’s website to find your designated French Immersion school. |
| I would like my children to go to the same school – are siblings of current French Immersion students given priority in the admission process? |
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Thames Valley Senior Administration has thoroughly reviewed the issue and determined that providing priority to siblings would create inequality of access to English Kindergarten at French Immersion schools. Due to extremely limited spaces at some schools, providing priority to siblings may completely deny access to other students. Therefore, Thames Valley’s admission process will be made strictly based on random selection – with exceptions being made for medical or other support needs of students. This process is both procedurally fair and consistent with the Board’s commitment to equity and inclusion. At the present time, all children are welcome to register for French Immersion in Grade 1 when age appropriate. |
| Will I increase my child’s chances of being admitted if I apply early? |
| No. All applications received by Friday, January 30, 2026 will proceed through the same admission process. |
| What will happen if my child is not randomly selected? Is there a Waiting List? |
| All applicants who submit their applications by Friday, January 30, 2026 and who are not selected through the random selection process will be placed on a waiting list and will attend their designated English school. If an opening occurs in the English Kindergarten Program at the designated French Immersion School families will be notified according to wait list. All applications received after January 30, 2026 may also be eligible to be placed on the waiting list, if required. |
| If my child is on the waiting list, must my child be in attendance in Kindergarten at their designated home English school to be offered a place if one becomes available during the school year? |
| Yes. Your child will have already registered for Kindergarten at their home English home school through the registration process and must be in attendance to be offered a place in the English Kindergarten Program at their designated French Immersion school. |
| If my child is admitted to the English Kindergarten Program at their Designated French Immersion school for K1, are they guaranteed a place in the Program for K2? |
| Although all K1 students in the Program will be given priority for K2 admission for the following year, space availability for the Program will be reviewed annually; therefore, admission cannot be guaranteed |
| Will busing be provided for students attending English Kindergarten in French Immersion schools? |
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Yes, Students will be provided transportation to their designated French Immersion school. Please note: Elementary students must reside more than 1.6 km from their school and secondary students must reside more than 3.2 km from their school. To verify eligibility for transportation, use the Check Bus Eligibility tool at mybigyellowbus.ca. |
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If my child is currently enrolled in Year 2 Kindergarten in a French Immersion school, is it necessary to register for Grade 1 French Immersion? |
| No, if your child is currently enrolled in Year 2 Kindergarten in the French Immersion school, your child will automatically be registered for Grade 1 French Immersion for September. |
French Immersion
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Eligibility Requirements of the current school year: Students entering Grade 1 French Immersion must be 6 years old by December 31, of the current school year.
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Parents/guardians are not expected to have French language skills in order to send their child to a French Immersion school. Parent/teacher interviews and report cards are in English.
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Yes. Students will be provided transportation to their designated French Immersion school. Please note: Elementary students must reside more than 1.6 km from their school and secondary students must reside more than 3.2 km from their school. To verify eligibility for transportation, use the Check Bus Eligibility tool at mybigyellowbus.ca. |
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If I am transferring from another school board, what do I need to do to register for a French Immersion program? |
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| Grade 1 is the only entry point into French Immersion programming within Thames Valley. Registration must occur by September 30th of each academic year, in order to provide sufficient time for language acquisition throughout the year. If transferring from another school board, only students transferring directly from a program where at least 50% of the instruction has been in French (evidence must be provided) will be granted non-entry point registration status for all other grades. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Yes. The French Immersion Program provides a full and balanced program in all areas of the curriculum and follows the same guidelines as those in English language schools. |
Core French
| How can I help my child prepare for French instruction? |
| Children are not expected to know any French prior to beginning Core French in grade 4. Even if they do not know French themselves, parents/guardians can encourage their children to take an interest in French in various ways. Children might enjoy noticing and examining how French is used in their environment - for example, on packaging and on signage. Some children might also enjoy listening to French children's songs and rhymes, watching French children's programming, videos, or movies, counting in French, or singing the alphabet in French. Parent/guardian engagement leads to student success. |
| I don't speak French. How can I help my child with French homework? |
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Parents/Guardians of Core French students are not expected to know French. Although French is the language of instruction in the Core French classroom, communication between school and home is in English. Parents/Guardians can help by providing a regular time and place for children to complete work at home. Making homework a routine part of after-school activity will help to ensure that children do their homework assignments. It is also important for parents/guardians to applaud their children's efforts - for example, when they listen to their children read or practice oral French. |
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