Beginning Thursday, January 8, 2026, families with Kindergarten (Year 2) students can apply for the Grade 1 French Immersion program for the 2026-2027 school year.
The French Immersion program is an exciting, fast-paced, optional program. Students must be entering Grade 1 in September to be eligible to participate in the program.
Quick Facts
The program has expanded across HCDSB so space is no longer determined through a random selection (lottery) process.
Grade 1 French Immersion is offered regionally, and school sites may change from time to time based on student enrolment and other considerations. View the designated schools for the French Immersion program​â¶Ä‹.
How to Apply
Parents and guardians can apply for the program through an online application portal, which will be available on Thursday, January 8 through Friday, February 13, 2026.
A direct link to apply will be available on the French Immersion page, and can also be accessed from the homepage of the Board’s website (www.hcdsb.org) beginning January 8th and until the application period closes.
More information
- For more information, application details and locations of the French Immersion program, please visit the Grade 1 French Immersion Program page.
