French immersion
French immersion is a form of bilingual education in Canada in which a child who has not spoken French as his or her first language studies in French.
Most early French Immersion students, starting in Kindergarten or Grade 1, do all their work in French, except English language arts. Late immersion generally begins in junior high. French immersion is also done in some private schools and preschools.
Although the program earns support from Canadians, largely because it promotes bilingualism, opponents insist that the program is elitist. The program is available in all ten provinces, but most popular in the Maritimes and Quebec.