French Immersion
Introduction
The Black Gold School Division (BGSD) offers a French Immersion Program with early entry in Kindergarten or Grade 1 within the cities of Leduc and Beaumont. The program is designed for students to learn French in an engaging, supportive, and student-centered environment.
Alberta Education Benefits of Learning French:
- Be fluent in French.
- Be able to live, work and pursue post-secondary studies in French, English, or both languages.
- Be part of and have an understanding and appreciation of Francophone culture.
- Be proficient in English.
- Be able to appreciate other languages, cultures and communities in Canada and around the world.
Eligibility & Entry Points
- French immersion is for students with a background in any language, families do not need to come with any French language skills before entering the program in kindergarten or grade one.
- Students transferring from out-of-Division French Immersion programs may access the same programming within Black Gold schools.
Learn more about French Immersion in Black Gold
Kindergarten – Grade 3
Grades 4-6
Grades 7-9
Grades 10-12
Schools offering French Immersion
Beaumont
Visit “Find a School” to determine your child’s designated school.
Transportation
If your child resides outside of Beaumont or Leduc they may also access a Early French Immersion Program as a School of Choice student, meaning that they will attend a school that is not their designated school. Bus transportation may or may not be available and additional fees may apply.
In order to attend a School of Choice, you must receive permission from the applicable school’s principal. You should also contact the Transportation Department at 780-955-6034 for information on school bus transportation.