French Immersion Program
École Brander Gardens School offers French Immersion programming for students Kindergarten through grade 6. Students typically commence French Immersion in Kindergarten or Grade One.
French Immersion is one approach to second language learning. Take a look at the attached link to a YouTube video for information on the French Immersion Program within Edmonton Public Schools.
FRENCH IMMERSION
- Students receive 100 percent of their instruction in French in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and part of Grade 2.
- Students begin formal English Language Arts instruction at the midpoint of Grade 2 and continue to receive English Language Arts in grades 3-12.
BENEFITS
•Proficiency in English and French
•Improved academic achievement Improved communication skills in a student’s first language
•Knowledge and appreciation of different cultures
•International language certification opportunities
There is no previous knowledge required of French when registereing in Kindergarten or Grade 1. Grade 1 students may register even if they complete Kindergarten in Regular (English). Students entering the French Immersion program after Grade 1 are considered on an individual basis. For more information about eligibility, contact the school at brander@epsb.ca or 780-436-6740.
The video below was created by the Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education at Edmonton Public Schools to support the promotion and expansion of French immersion programs and increase awareness for the benefits of learning French.
French for Life! French Immersion at Edmonton Public Schools