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| Information | Elementary French Immersion (K-7) The Elementary French Immersion Program is open to any and all students who want to learn in a second language: French. There are no fees or special requirements. Families do not need to be able to speak, read, or understand French nor do families need to have any French background. Children can be enrolled into the program either in Kindergarten or Grade one. The program from Grade 1 to 7 is single-track meaning only French Immersion classes are in the school. The French Immersion program is designed to engage students both in having new learning experiences and in learning a second language. Like all public schools we follow the prescribed curriculums for students from the Ministry of Education of British Columbia. The most important difference for our students is the language of instruction and communication: French. The teachers instruct in French, the staff converse in French, the announcements from the office are in French, and the books in the classrooms and library are in French and English. In the French Immersion program we take pride in learning, speaking, and living in the French language therefore we are constantly promoting the use of French with our students. |
| Program Goals | Elementary French Immersion (K-7) The Elementary Immersion Program enables students to:
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| Program Grades | K – 7 |
| STUDENT REGISTRATION |
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| Information | Interested students must complete the standard Program of Choice Application form. Interested parents wanting to register their child in Kindergarten French Immersion must register their child through Beairsto and follow all regular district registration processes.
Program Information Session: Date: January 16, 2025 Time: 5:00pm Location: Beairsto Elementary School |
| Selection Process | If the number of applicants for Kindergarten and Grade 1 exceeds the maximum number of available spaces, selection will be done by lottery. For more information about the lottery process please read the Program of Choice Registration FAQ |
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| Information | Students are subject to the Approved Program of Choice Eligible Rider Fee which can be found HERE |
| CONTACT INFO |
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| Information | Eriksson Nielsen Elementary French Coordinator K-7 Email: enielsen@sd22.bc.ca Phone: 250-542-1388
Moira Manthorne Beairsto Elementary School Principal Email: mmanthorne@sd22.bc.ca Phone: 250-542-1388 |