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French Immersion Programming (K-12)
Whether you're starting French Immersion in Kindergarten or Grade 1, continuing from a feeder school, or joining us as a new student, J.H. Picard offers an experience like no other. From elementary to high school, Picard is where you’ll grow academically, deepen your faith, and build lifelong friendships — | ELEMENTARY | JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH |
At École J.H. Picard, we offer Catholic education in a single-track French Immersion setting.
You can start French Immersion in either Kindergarten or Grade One, and the best part is, you don't need to know French to register.
French immersion is a cool way to learn two languages! At École J.H. Picard, you get to study in French while following the same Alberta Education curriculum as those studying in English. By the time you finish Grade 12, you'll become functionally bilingual, meaning you'll be able to speak French really well! It's an awesome chance to become bilingual.
Want to know more about French immersion? Check it out here!
You don’t have to be Catholic to be part of our community. When space and programming permit, we are happy to welcome non-Catholic and non-resident students too. Everyone is welcome to be part of our awesome school community!
School Tours
Want to learn more about our awesome community, programs, and student life?
Give us a call at 780.433.4251 to set up a tour. We can't wait to meet you and show you around!
Apply for Transportation
Yellow bussing is available for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 who live within the J.H. Picard boundary area and outside of the 2 km walking zone.
To determine if your child qualifies for bussing contact our office at 780.433.4251 or visit the ECSD Bus Planner Portal.
Explore Our Schools
Open Houses are a great chance to see our schools in action. Visit classrooms, meet the staff, and discover the learning spaces and programs that help students thrive. Ask questions, tour the building, and get a feel for the school community.
If you're unable to attend an Open House or the event has already passed, please contact the school directly to arrange an alternative visit.
Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open.
Use the button below to access registration information.
To see a complete list of all upcoming ECSD Open Houses, visit ecsd.net/openhouse