Funding Support Under Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP)
Publication date: March 4, 2024On this page:
French Language Education in British Columbia
Under the Protocol for Agreements for Minority Language Education and Second Language Instruction, B.C. receives federal funding to support Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP).
School District Funding
Under the Official Languages in Education Programs Protocol, the B.C. Ministry of Education and Child Care provides additional funding to independent schools and school districts that offer French language programs, including Francophone, French immersion, Intensive French, and Core French.
This additional funding falls under the Protocol and is designed to cover incremental costs associated with operating French language programs in B.C. schools.
School District Funding Allocations for 2024-2025
French Funding Guide
New for 2024-2025
The French Funding Guide for B.C. school districts has been updated for the 2024-2025 academic year. The guide provides important programming, funding, and reporting information.
School districts should refer to the guide as they embark upon French programming for the school year; year-end reporting will align with information contained in this guide (including new reporting categories).
2024-2025 French Funding Guide
Check back in early 2025 for year-end reporting documents and important information relating to the 2025-2026 academic year.
Financial Report Templates
Contact information
For more information, please contact the French Education Branch.