French Immersion Program
August 25, 2026
Grade 1 to Grade 6 French Dual Track School
About our Program
École Victoria-Albert School is a dual track school where our French Immersion Program is designed for children whose first language is not French. It provides instruction in the same Manitoba curriculum areas as the English Program, with the addition of French Language Arts. Instruction is done in French except for PhysEd and English Language Arts, which is taught 1 hour a day beginning in Grade 1.
Our French Immersion Program starts in Kindergarten or Grade 1. While sensitive to the new learning experience, the half-day kindergarten classes are conducted as completely as possible in French. The Kindergarten to Grade 12 French Immersion Program offers students a chance to become competent in both French and English. Students graduating from a French Immersion program will have employment opportunities in either English or French or may pursue post-secondary education in either language.
Expectations of the Program
Building strong language skills in your child’s first language at home is important for learning other languages and we encourage you to do this through conversations, board games and math games. Some parents worry that their children will be behind in English but most French Immersion students will catch up to their English peers in reading and writing at their pace, usually by the end of Grade 3 or 4.
Attendance
Regular attendance at school is important no matter what program your child is in. It will be important that your child attend school daily and on time in order to learn and expand their oral skills, vocabulary, reading and writing in all subject areas. Poor attendance impacts a child’s progress and growth academically.
French Immersion Frequently Asked Questions
1. We do not speak French at home. How will we be able to help our child with homework?
French Immersion is designed for families who do not speak French at home. Parents will not need to speak French to assist their child. Teachers understand this and strive to ensure students fully understand their homework. Homework is given to reinforce and practice developing skills.
2. Are the report cards in French?
Report cards and all communication with families is in English. Interpreters may be requested to assist families who may require support communicating in English.
3. What if my child needs extra help?
French Immersion schools have resource teachers and other support staff who speak French who are able to support students, as needed.