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DPCDSB to host 2026-2027 Extended French Program Virtual Information Sessions

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) will hold two online public information sessions on November 4 and November 6 for parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in the DPCDSB Extended French (EF) Program for the 2026-2027 school year. The information sessions will provide an overview of the Extended French Program and application process.

2026-2027 Extended French Virtual Information Sessions

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The Extended French Program starts in Grade 5 and offers 50% of the total instruction in French. The program includes studies in French Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and one of either: Visual Arts, Music, Drama or Health & Physical Education. The program leads into Extended French at the secondary school level, where French Language Arts, Geography, History and World Religions are offered. 

Students in Extended French will receive a minimum of 2,670 hours of French instruction during their school career. When complete, students should be able to participate adequately in conversation, as well as demonstrate knowledge of French cultures, society, and customs. 

In cases where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available at an Extended French site, a random selection process will be held for that site after the application deadline. In all other cases, students will be placed in the program, provided that parents have accepted the placement by the registration deadline. The online application submission and deadline dates will be shared at the information sessions. 

For more information, visit the Extended French webpage.