Core French is a compulsory course for all students in Nova Scotia from Grades 4 to 9, as per the Public School Program. Students develop their French oral, reading and writing skills by participating in a variety of French literacy-based learning opportunities for approximately 10% of their instruction.
In addition to the Core French Program, CCRCE also offers the following Optional French Programs for students who wish to spend more time learning in French:
- Early French Immersion - Grade Primary Entry Point (approximately 80% of learning time in French)
- Middle French Immersion - Grade 4 or 5 Entry Point (approx. 70% of learning time in French)
- Integrated French - Grade 7 Entry Point (approximately 25-30% of learning time in French)
Where are Optional French Programs Offered?
- Early French Immersion: Starting in Primary at Truro Elementary School, Spring Street Academy, Elmsdale District School and A.G. Baillie Memorial School.
- Middle French Immersion: Starting in Grade 5 at Redcliff Middle School. Starting in Grade 4 at West Pictou Consolidated.
- Integrated French Program: Starting in Grade 7 at E.B. Chandler Junior High, Truro Middle School, Central Colchester Junior High, South
- Colchester Academy, Redcliff Middle School, Dr. WA MacLeod.
Registration for Optional French Programs for the 2026–27 school year is now closed; Please contact the Optional French Consultants to be added to the waitlist.