A unique experience
French-language education in Ontario helps shape bilingual, open-minded citizens. It encourages a sense of belonging to Francophone culture in Ontario, Canada and across the world.
A diverse, welcoming Francophone community
The diversity of the Francophone community in Ontario adds to the cultural vibrance of the French-language education network, which offers early childhood programs and licensed childcare services, publicly funded catholic and public schools, French-language colleges of applied arts and technology, and bilingual universities.
A welcoming and inclusive environment
- initial contact is warm, inclusive and effective, regardless of the level of proficiency in French or first language;
- programs and services for toddlers;
- adopting practices open to diverse perspectives, which encourages cultural integration of newcomers in an academic setting;
- a space that encourages the adoption of Francophone culture and participation in activities from school community organizations.
Success
Significant results
Students who attend French-language schools achieve excellent scores on provincial testing by the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).
High graduation rate
The secondary school graduation rate of students attending French-language catholic and public schools is high. Attention given to each student according to their specific needs encourages educational, social and professional success.
For this reason, French-language education in Ontario offers a wide range of opportunities. Post-secondary institutions, members of the French-language education network, also score high on the following indicators:
- graduation rates;
- higher satisfaction rate among students;
- satisfaction rate of graduates;
- satisfaction ratings of employers;
- employment rates among graduates.
See the website of each post-secondary institution, members of the French-language education network to see performance scores (Lists of contacts).