More than an immersion school, a 100% French education helps build a future without limits.
In French-language schools, the goal is to develop strong,in-depth proficiency in French, not just functional language skills.
Students learn to read, write, communicate, and think in French across all subject areas, enabling them to achieve a high level of fluency
In a French-language school, students are fully immersed in a francophone environment and can participate in a wide range of cultural, social, and athletic activities in French.All subjects are taught in French, except for English. Upon graduation, students are highly proficient in both French and English and develop a strong connection to francophone culture and community.
Choosing a French-language school means offering your child a rich cultural experience and strong, lifelong bilingualism. This choice opens doors, both academically and professionally.
In French language schools, all subjects are taught in French except English. Upon graduation, students are highly proficient in both French and English and can identify with the French culture and community.
Many parents wonder how they can support their child if they do not speak French themselves.
In reality, most families in our schools include at least one non-French-speaking parent, and children succed very well.
What makes the biggest difference is your attitude. Your openness, encouragement, and the value you place on the French language will have a meaningful impact on your child’s success and sense of identity.
By encouraging your child to read, play, listen to music, or explore activities in French, you help nurture their motivation, confidence, and connection to the language.
Our teachers are specially trained to work in minority-language settings and create inclusive, engaging learning environments. Children quickly develop confidence and fluency in French.
Yes. Students receive their full education in French, while also beginning English instruction in Grade 4. This approcach supports the development of strong and well-balanced bilingual skills.
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French-language Catholic schools in Ontario are publicly funded and free to attend.
Under Article 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, eligible families have the right to access French-language education at no cost.
There is no fixed registration deadline at the Conseil scolaire catholique des Aurores boréales. Registrations are accepted year‑round, at both the elementary and secondary levels. Parents can register directly with the school.
Families can apply for admission to a French-language school in Ontario. We invite you to review the admission requirements online online admission requirements and contact the principal of the school you are considering. School contact information is available on our website.
Yes. Free school bus transportation is available to eligible students.
Transportation is provided across our regions through the following consortia:Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay and surrounding area)
- Thunder Bay School Bus Services External link for Thunder Bay and area.
- Thunder Bay East Transportation Consortium External link for the Greenstone (Longlac, Geraldton, and Nakina), Terrace Bay and Marathon areas.
- Northwestern School Services Consortium External link for the Ignace, Dryden and Red Lake areas.
No. The Ministry of Education of Ontario establishes the curriculum for all publicly funded schools. Students in French-language schools follow the same learning expectations and content as those in English-language schools.
However, the curriculum is delivered in French and enriched with francophone cultural perspectives.
StudentS therefore learn the curriculum in French within a French cultural environment
English is taught from 4e at 12e grade. In high school, students take the same English courses as students in English language schools.
Yes. Graduates of French-language schools can pursue postsecondary education in either English or French. Their bilingualism provides access to a wide range of college and university programs across Canada.