TDSB French Immersion applications for September 2027 close November 27
The Toronto District School Board is accepting applications for Early French Immersion in Junior Kindergarten until November 27, 2026 at 4 p.m. Children born in 2023 and living in Toronto are eligible.
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Toronto families who want their child to start French Immersion in September 2027 have until November 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to apply to the Toronto District School Board's Early French Immersion program. The TDSB opened the application window on November 2 and says late applicants are placed on a waitlist behind those who apply on time.
Who can apply
The TDSB's Early French Immersion program is entry at Junior Kindergarten. To apply for the 2027-28 school year, a child must have been born in 2023 and live in the City of Toronto, according to the board's application page. Children already enrolled in another French program are not eligible to apply.
No French knowledge is required. The TDSB states that there is no ideal candidate and that all students are welcomed into the program.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the TDSB's French Immersion application page. All communications from the board go to the email address provided in the application form. The application does not guarantee placement at a specific school, only admission to the program.
Families should apply before November 27 at 4:00 p.m. The TDSB will accept late applications until May 31, 2027 at 4:00 p.m., but those children go on a waitlist and receive no priority.
When offers come out
The TDSB says offers of placement for on-time applicants will begin on Monday, January 4, 2027, with more offers going out in the weeks that follow.
Grade 4 French Immersion
Parents of children born in 2018 can apply to Middle French Immersion, which is the Grade 4 entry program. That application window opens January 4, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. and closes January 29, 2027 at 4:00 p.m., according to the TDSB's Middle French Immersion application page. Late applications for Grade 4 entry are also accepted until May 31, 2027.
In Grades 4 and 5, nearly all instruction is in French, the TDSB says. In Grades 6 through 8, 75 percent of instruction is in French and 25 percent in English.
Getting to school
The TDSB provides transportation for children who live more than 1.6 kilometres from an elementary school or more than 3.2 kilometres from a middle school.
Toronto families with children starting Junior Kindergarten in September 2027 who want the Early French Immersion program should apply before November 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through the TDSB's online application.
Questions this story answers
When does the TDSB Early French Immersion application close for September 2027?
The application window for Early French Immersion, which is entry at Junior Kindergarten, closes on November 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Applications opened on November 2, 2026. The TDSB says late applications are accepted until May 31, 2027, but on-time applicants receive priority.
Who is eligible for TDSB Early French Immersion starting September 2027?
Children born in 2023 who reside in the City of Toronto are eligible for Early French Immersion entry in Junior Kindergarten for the 2027-28 school year. The TDSB also requires that applicants are not already enrolled in another French program.
How do parents apply for TDSB Early French Immersion?
Applications are submitted online through the TDSB's application page. All communications from the board go to the email address provided in the application. The application does not guarantee a spot at a specific school, only admission to the program.
When will families find out if their child got a spot in Early French Immersion?
The TDSB says offers of placement for on-time applicants will begin on January 4, 2027, with more offers going out in the weeks that follow. Families receive all communications by email, using the address they gave when applying.
What is the TDSB Middle French Immersion program, and when do applications open?
Middle French Immersion is entry at Grade 4 for the 2027-28 school year. It is for children born in 2018 who live in Toronto. The application window opens January 4, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. and closes January 29, 2027 at 4:00 p.m., according to the TDSB's application page.
Does a child need to know French before applying to French Immersion?
No. The TDSB says no prior French knowledge is required for either Early or Middle French Immersion. The board also states that there is no such thing as an ideal candidate and that all students are welcomed into the program, whatever their language background.
Is transportation provided for children in TDSB French Immersion programs?
Yes. The TDSB provides transportation based on distance: children who live more than 1.6 kilometres from an elementary school or more than 3.2 kilometres from a middle school may be eligible for a school bus, according to the program information on the TDSB's French Immersion page.
What happens if a child applies to French Immersion after the November 27 deadline?
The TDSB accepts late applications until May 31, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. Children who apply late are placed on a waitlist and given lower priority than on-time applicants. Admission to the program is not guaranteed for late applicants.
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