Varsity Acres Open House - January 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm


Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Program presentation, Q&A, School Tour

Address: 4255 40 St NW

Interested in registering your child in French Immersion?

Come and join us for an informative session that will help you make an important decision about your child’s education.

  • The Early French Immersion Program provides students with the opportunity to acquire functional French Language in speaking, reading, writing, listening and communicating in French by the end of Grade 12. French Immersion is an alternative program where French is the language of instruction for all subjects, beginning in Kindergarten or Grade 1 and Grade2. Students receive formal English Language Arts and Literature in grades 3-5 and all other subjects are taught in French.

About Varsity Acres School

At Varsity Acres School we focus on:

  • French language instruction that is authentic and meaningful
  • Introducing French culture to our students in many ways
  • Purposeful and intentional school-wide focus on diversity, inclusion, and character education
  • Full internet access in all classrooms and a Learning Commons with access to technology
  • Music and daily physical education program, with alternate environment activities
  • Before/After school care located in the school and other service providers that bus students to and from our school

Registration – Lottery

The 2026-27 lottery will take place on TBD. The deadline to submit your registration or expressions of interest for schools with lotteries is TBD

  • Students entering Kindergarten or Grade 1 can register for the Early French Immersion Program
  • Previous French experience is not required and parents do not need to know the language
  • Registration steps and details are on the CBE website
    • Please see this CBE page for the Lottery Process
    • https://cbe.ab.ca/registration/registration/lottery/Pages/Lottery-Process.aspx
  • Visit our school website for more information about:
    • Our Culture and Environment
    • Assessment and Reporting
    • Parent and Student Resources
    • How to Get Involved
  • Spring Orientation – we will have our annual Spring Orientation for new Kindergarten and Grade 1 families in the spring.