Navigating French Immersion in Oshawa: Helping Your Child Find Their Voice

Oshawa parents often choose French Immersion to give their kids a competitive edge in the Canadian job market. However, by Grade 4 or 5, many families hit a "French Wall." The vocabulary gets harder, the grammar gets more complex, and if you don't speak French at home, helping with homework feels impossible.

The Difference Between "Getting By" and Fluency Whether your child is in the Durham District School Board (DDSB) or the Catholic board (DCDSB), the goal is the same: bilingualism. But "getting by" in class isn't the same as being fluent.

At Merit School, our French Program serves students from Grade 4 to 12. We focus on the three pillars of the Ontario French curriculum:

1. Oral Communication: Breaking the "fear" of speaking.

2. Reading Comprehension: Moving beyond simple translation to true understanding.

3. Written Expression: Mastering those tricky verb tenses (looking at you, subjonctif!).

Local Tutors Who Understand the Struggle Our specialize in both Core French and French Immersion. We provide a low-pressure environment where students can make mistakes, learn, and eventually lead their classes. If your child is losing interest in French because it feels "too hard," it's time to change the narrative.