Exploring the Middle and Late French Immersion Programs in LRSD

We wish to advise you about an upcoming information session for families interested in enrolling their children in one of the following French Immersion programs for the 2026-27 school year: 

• Middle Immersion (Grade 4 entry)
  Currently offered at École Henri-Bergeron, École Julie-Riel, and École Sage Creek Bonavista
• Late Immersion (Grade 6 entry)
  Currently offered at École Van Belleghem

A joint information evening will be held with staff from all four schools and members of the Senior Leadership Team. Please find the details below: 

How is the Middle Immersion program structured? 

We've had remarkable success with the program, offered since 2006 at École Julie-Riel, 2019 at École Henri-Bergeron, and 2025 at École Sage Creek Bonavista. 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.  

How is the Late Immersion program structured?

The Late Immersion provides students an intensive French language learning experience beginning in Grade 6. Offered for many years elsewhere in Manitoba, LRSD introduced the program at École Van Belleghem in 2025. After studying together for three years, students will integrate with students from the Early and Middle Immersion programs as they enter Grade 9.

To review the Middle and Late French Immersion Brochure for more information please click here.

Program Registration

Details regarding program registration will be shared at the information evening. Note that a limited number of spaces are available.