Education and Early Childhood Learning

The French Immersion Policy in Manitoba (May 2023)

For French documents please visit the Politique curriculaire pour le Programme d'immersion française website.

The purpose of this document is three-fold. First, it sets out the historical and legal context of French language public education in Manitoba. Secondly, it provides a series of administrative policies and requirements of the French Immersion Program for Manitoba schools. Finally, it provides a common Framework of the foundational principles and effective implementation of the Program.

Specific Sections of the Document:

Cover Page ( 89 KB)
Preamble ( 131 KB)
Table of Contents ( 163 KB)
Section I - Introduction ( 175 KB)
Section II – What is French Immersion and How is it Organized in Manitoba? ( 233 KB)
Section III – Foundations of the French Immersion Program ( 195 KB)
Section IV – Ensuring Success: The Full Implementation of the French Immersion Program in Manitoba ( 519 KB)
Bibliography ( 186 KB)

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Video: Sœur Dumesnil - The Role of Leadership in the French Immersion Program

In this video, Sœur Dumesnil, principal of Manitoba's first French immersion school established in 1973, shares her experiences about the beginnings of the French Immersion Program and offers her perspectives on the role of school leadership.

Student Voices: Stories of their French Immersion Experience

Students from across the province share their experiences in the French Immersion Program. These stories portray their individual perspectives of their school experience in the Program.

This video was created in 2023 and was first presented at the May 3rd conference French Immersion Leadership in Manitoba: Empowering Leaders for Success.

The following guide can support reflection and discussion with regards to themes presented in the video:

Student Voices ( 176 KB)

For French documents please visit the Politique curriculaire pour le Programme d'immersion française website