Senior High French Immersion: Transition Plan

Thank you to all the families and students who attended the public information session about the draft transition plan. Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) reviewed the feedback collected and used it to finalize the transition plan for those impacted by the decision to relocate the senior high French Immersion program to Salisbury Composite High. Overall, the feedback was positive and supported the draft transition plan. As such, no changes were made. EIPS encourages everyone to read the transition plan before completing the returning student registration process—open on February 10-24.

EIPS Transition Plan – updated Feb. 7, 2025

TRANSITION PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
The senior high French Immersion program will relocate to Salisbury Composite High, grades 10-12—using a phased-in approach.

2025-26

Students entering Grade 10 French Immersion can choose to attend Salisbury Composite High or Ardrossan Junior Senior High—during the returning student registration process, February 10-24.
The goal: To give students entering Grade 10 a choice in where they want to start and finish senior high.
New in 2025-26, starting with students going into Grade 10, French Immersion senior high students must take 45 credits in courses taught in French over the three years to graduate with a French Immersion certificate.

2026-27

Grade 12 students remain at Ardrossan Junior Senior High to complete their French Immersion programming.
The school will offer the minimum requirement of courses so Grade 12 students can complete their French Immersion certificate.
Salisbury Composite High will offer French Immersion programming for grades 10 and 11.
Any student currently attending Ardrossan Junior Senior High can remain at the school for the regular English program.

2027-28

All senior high French Immersion programming will be offered at Salisbury Composite High.
To earn a French Immersion certificate, students must earn 45 credits in courses taught in French—15 at the 30 level.

LEARN MORE

Below are a series of resources that outline the transition plan in more detail. The information is also available at eips.ca:

NEXT STEPS

All impacted students can register to attend the applicable school. Registration takes place during the returning student registration process, February 10-24. After the returning student registration process closes, schools will contact families directly to confirm registration and provide more detailed information about the school.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the public engagement process. EIPS appreciates the time and thought put into the feedback provided throughout the engagement effort. The goal: To ensure smooth transitions for everyone.