Skip to Content
AccessibilityBoardContact UsOnline Learning Platforms

Belle River Public School Logo

Belle River Public School

Contact Us
  • Our School
    View More...
    • About Us
    • Buses and Transportation
    • Childcare
    • Register for School
    • Rent a School Space
    • School Climate Survey
    • Staff List
    • A Message From Our Principal
    • Ventilation Report
  • Kindergarten Registration
    View More...
    • News
    • School Year Calendar
    • KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
    • About Our Full Day Kindergarten Program
  • Programs and Activities
    View More...
    • French Immersion Program
  • Student and Family Support
    View More...
    • Childcare
    • Health and Well-Being
    • Parent Engagement
  • Learning Resources
    View More...
    • Databases Online
    • eBooks
    • Encyclopedia
    • Homework Help
    • Online Learning Platforms
    • Web 2.0
    • Early Intervention Strategies
    • Learning MATH at BRPS

Quick Links

  • Students
    Toggle
      Programs and Activities
  • Parents & Families
    Toggle
      Student and Family Support
  • School Board
    Toggle
      School Board

French Immersion Program

HomePrograms and ActivitiesFrench Immersion Program
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email

​The Greater Essex County District School Board is proud to offer the Early French Immersion program where students begin learning in French as early as Junior Kindergarten. Belle River Public School became a dual track school in September 2014.  We offer instruction in both English and in French.  We have an amazing library that is full of current French and English Books for all students to enjoy.

Immersion is designed for students whose first language is not French. As students move through the program, they will learn in both French and English. The objective is full mastery of the English language, functional fluency in French, as well as an understanding and appreciation of the French culture. It is designated as Early French Immersion because students may enroll in the program beginning in Junior or Senior Kindergarten or the beginning of Grade one.

What is the parent’s role in French immersion?                                                   

Read and communicate with your child in their first language. Research shows that knowledge learned in a first language is transferred to a second language. As well, parents should have a positive attitude towards learning French as a second language. Your encouragement and commitment will contribute to your child’s success.

Must the parents be French speaking?                                                                  

No. The French Immersion Program is a French as a Second Language program. No previous French background is necessary.

What about transportation?                                                                  

Transportation to and from school is provided in accordance with The Greater Essex County District School Board’s policy.

Do French Immersion students receive support if they have special needs?            

Yes. Students have access to all of the program supports that are available in the GECDSB in order to receive an education that is tailored to their specific needs.

Why bilingualism?

With bilingualism, you can take it anywhere and use it anywhere! We are living in a time when communication and information are among our most valuable commodities. People who understand and take advantage of these new realities will enjoy a new prosperity. By providing students with strong second language skills we will be arming them with a skill which will be invaluable. Learning French can support the development of: 

  • Job opportunities
  • Interpersonal and social skills 
  • Economic and cultural asset
  • Global communication
  • Enhanced literacy skills

 

 

Programs and Activities
  • French Immersion Program
  • Close Full Programs and Activities Menu
    Toggle Section

    Contact

    Subscribe to page updates

    Greater Essex County District School Board footer logo

    Belle River Public School

    Belle River Public School

    Box 549, 370 St. Peter
    Belle River ON
    N0R 1A0

    Phone: (519) 728-1310
    Fax: (519) 728-4680
    Email Us

    Connect with GECDSB

    • Visit our Facebook Page in new window
    • Visit our Youtube Page in new window
    • Visit our Instagram Page in new window
    AccessibilitySitemapPrivacyWebsite FeedbackOnline Learning PlatformsKids Help PhoneContact Us

    © 2022 Belle River Public School

    By GHD Digital