French Immersion
teaching means:
Sowing and cultivating bilingualism within
our schools and communities.
Become a #teacher5étoiles like Nicole, a
teacher in Kitchener, Ontario.

French Immersion
teaching means:
Transforming young people’s future across
our country.
Become a #teacher5étoiles like Hannah, a
student and tutor in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

French Immersion
teaching means:
Choreographing original and rhythmic activities
that inspire students.
Become a #teacher5étoiles like Sarah, a
French Immersion Program Consultant in Edmonton, Alberta.

French Immersion
teaching means:
Guiding students on the exciting path
of language learning and culture.
Become a #teacher5étoiles like Olivier, a
teacher in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Teacher 5 étoiles in numbers
The Teacher 5 étoiles campaign was developed by the Association canadienne des professionnels de l’immersion (ACPI) in the wake of its Canada-wide consultation. The results were published in 2018 and identified a critical shortage of teachers with a French Immersion education background across the country, due in part to the strong growth in the number of students enrolled in French Immersion programs.

17 300
French Immersion teachers across
the country and still growing

20 %
of Canadians will be bilingual by 2036,
according to the government target

15 %
of young Canadians aged 5 to 17 are bilingual

20 %
more students enrolled in immersion programs
in 5 years

Prep Time with #teacher5etoiles
Prep Time is a brand new Instagram virtual event hosted by Teacher 5 Étoiles. Starting this April, our star teachers and Squad members will host these unique events where several inspiring guests will joyfully take part in the discussion. The first #teacher5etoiles Prep Time will be hosted by Olivier Fortin on April 28 at 7 […]
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My second language: a world of opportunities!
By Alexia Forsythe proud member of Ambassador Squad #teacher5etoiles What does your second language mean to you? Is it simply another subject you learned in school? A better career opportunity? A lifestyle? Each learner has a different answer to this question, none of which are inherently “right” or “wrong” by any means, but pose a […]
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