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Families considering French Immersion for their children entering Grade 1 in 2027 can learn more about the program at upcoming information sessions hosted by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB).
French Immersion is offered at select schools in Simcoe County beginning in Grade 1. The program aims to help students develop a high level of French proficiency, allowing them to communicate comfortably in both English and French.
The sessions will take place Wednesday, November 4th, at 6:00 p.m. at 13 designated French Immersion schools across Simcoe County:
- Cameron Street Public School, 575 Cameron Street, Collingwood
- Ernest Cumberland Elementary School, 160 Eighth Avenue, Alliston
- Ferndale Woods Elementary School, 170 Ferndale Drive South, Barrie
- Goodfellow Public School, 827 9th Line, Innisfil
- Harriett Todd Public School, 11 George Street, Orillia
- Harvest Hills Public School, 400 Crosslands Boulevard, Bradford
- Hillcrest Public School, 184 Toronto Street, Barrie
- Mundy’s Bay Public School, 340 Sixth Street, Midland
- Oakley Park Public School, 22 Davidson Street, Barrie
- W.H. Day Elementary School, 410 Maplegrove Avenue, Bradford
- Warnica Public School, 211 Warnica Road, Barrie
- Worsley Elementary School, 31-40th Street South, Wasaga Beach
- W.R. Best Memorial Public School, 2221 Old Barrie Road West, Shanty Bay
Applications for Grade 1 French Immersion for the 2027-28 school year will be available online beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30th, and must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11th.
Entry into the program is determined through a digitally randomized lottery. Enrolment is limited to a maximum of 40 students per designated French Immersion site. While the board makes efforts to accommodate applicants, available space and staffing will determine the number of students who can be registered.
Parents and guardians who do not have internet access at home or need help with the online application can contact their school for assistance.
For application details, click here.
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