New Brunswick’s education minister says the French immersion entry point will stay at Grade 1 for now.
Dominic Cardy has also announced a “broader education review,” which includes a plan to improve French second-language programming.
In a statement on Thursday, Cardy said the current system is failing to graduate bilingual students.
“A change in the entry point at this time would only address one small part of a larger challenge facing our education system,” said Cardy.
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Provincial figures show only 10 per cent of students who entered early immersion in 2005 achieved the goal of advanced or above by the end of Grade 12. By comparison, 71 per cent of francophone students who graduated in 2013 were bilingual.
The provincial government will host a summit this fall to gather more input and ideas on how best to change the overall education system.
“We are committed to an education system that is fair for all, world-class, and prepares our students for success,” Cardy said.
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