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Education for your children

Children of foreign workers can usually attend public school. Outside Quebec, French-speaking families can choose French-language schools, English-language schools or immersion programs. This section explains each option.

5 articles

  1. The public school systemCanada's public schools are run by each province and free for eligible students. School levels, compulsory ages and enrolment documents, per IRCC and CMEC.Updated October 2026
  2. French-language and English-language schoolsOutside Quebec, the right to French-language public schooling is protected by the Charter under certain conditions. How to choose a school.Updated October 2026
  3. Early childhood education and child careKindergarten is part of the school system in every province. Child care fees are moving toward CAD 10 a day; the CCB for temporary residents.Updated October 2026
  4. Raising children bilingual in French and EnglishAbout 477,000 students outside Quebec are in French immersion. How to help your children become bilingual in French and English while keeping Vietnamese.Updated October 2026
  5. French-language colleges and universities outside QuebecFrench-language colleges and universities outside Quebec. The FMCSP pilot is not open to Vietnamese citizens, who use the regular study permit.Updated October 2026
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