Has French immersion become too popular?
Many parents across Ontario want their children to learn French while they are young. An education expert joined us in a live chat to discuss the pros and cons of French immersion.
Demand for French language training high at public schools across Ontario
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Many parents across Ontario want their children to learn French while they are young. An education expert joined our web chat to discuss the pros and cons of French immersion.
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After the program, Barrett took part in a live web chat here to talk about how the French immersion education system is or isn't working for you. You can view a recap of the chat below.