The immersion system is intended to allow graduates of high schools that offer an immersion program for English-speaking high school, or students who have taken basic French courses, to continue to study in English in our university. However, French is also a very important component, if they are to maintain the language proficiency acquired through their previous studies. As they progress through their university program, they take more and more courses in French. It gives them a kind of safety net. They can continue to learn French by taking courses given in French, but there are also certain incentives provided—first of all, to encourage them to register in the program, but also to reassure them that they should not be concerned that their average will go down. We know that this is a very important factor for students wanting to receive grants, in particular.
On April 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.