According to a report in the 2018-2019 school year there was a 9.49 percent increase in french immersion enrollment across BC. Courtesy of Canadian parents for french BC and Yukon.

By Veronica Beltran

french immersion enrollment hits record

Record year for french immersion enrollment in SD 57

Sep 3, 2019 | 8:59 AM

VANCOUVER–According to a report released this morning (Sept.3) French immersion enrollment hit a record this year.

As of the 2018-2019 school year 1155 students in SD 57 registered in the program and 53,995 students were enrolled in french immersion across BC. Enrollment in french immersion has been on an increase for 21 consecutive years.

“This year we celebrated 50 years of French immersion in British Columbia. From modest and determined beginnings, this exceptional education program has grown to expand into almost every corner of our province,” said Greer Cummings, president of Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon.

According to stats Canada, Canadians who are fluent in both french and english earn, on average, ten percent more and have lower unemployment rates, compared to Canadians who only speak one of the two official languages.