Government of New Brunswick

In Grade 3 French Immersion, students spend the first three months of the school year, approximately three hours per day, learning to speak, read and write in French by exploring topics such as their interests, their preferences, their school and their community.

From the start of Grade 3, mathematics and art are learned in French; music and physical education may be learned in French and/or English. The goal is to have 80 per cent of instructional time in French over the course of the year.

Students have 150 minutes of English language arts instruction per week to support continued development of first language skills. Some topics, such as citizenship and invisible forces, from science and social studies are addressed through English language arts. At the beginning of December, students ease into an expanded study of language arts, science, social studies, health, and personal development and career planning in French while continuing to build language proficiency.

In Grades 4 and 5 French Immersion, the majority of subjects continue to be taught in French resulting in 80 per cent of instructional time in French over the course of the year. Students have 150 minutes of English language arts instruction per week to support continued development of first language skills.

In Grades 6, 7 and 8 French Immersion, students have 70 per cent of their instruction in French over the course of the year. Students also have English language arts instruction to support continued development of first language skills.

In Grades 9 and 10 French Immersion, students will take a minimum of 50 per cent of their courses in French, each school year.