Middle and Late Immersion French Language Programs
How is the Middle Immersion program structured?
We've had remarkable success with the program, offered since 2006 at École Julie-Riel and 2019 at École Henri-Bergeron. Students spend a three-year period, from Grade 4 to 6, in an intensive French Immersion experience before integrating into classes with students from Early French Immersion in Grade 7 at their catchment school to continue their studies to the end of secondary school.
- Middle Immersion (Grade 4 entry)
Offered at École Henri-Bergeron, École Julie-Riel and École Sage Creek/mazina
How will the Late Immersion program be structured?
The Late Immersion will provide students an intensive French language learning experience beginning in Grade 6. While currently offered elsewhere in Manitoba, LRSD introduced the program at École Van Belleghem, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. After studying together for three years, students will integrate with students from the Early and Middle Immersion programs as they enter Grade 9.
- Late Immersion (Grade 6 entry)
A new program in LRSD offered at École Van Belleghem
To review the Middle and Late French Immersion Brochure, please click here
Middle Immersion Catchment areas
Find below a map of the catchment areas for Middle Immersion.
Parent Information Night Presentation
We wish to advise you about an upcoming information meeting with staff members from all four schools and members of the Senior Leadership team for parents interested in enrolling their children in one of the following French Immersion programs for the 2026-27 school year. Please find the details below:
Louis Riel School Division
Information Evening for Parents
Middle Immersion and Late Immersion French Language Program
Date for 2027 TBA
900 St. Mary’s Road
Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation shared at the information session on Monday January 26, 2026.