I have some preliminary data because there is actually going to be a meeting tomorrow to complete this study. However, I can give you some information.
We met with high school students who are in immersion programs in three Canadian regions. We also met with immersion students who are currently studying in French at the post-secondary level and some of the students' parents.
One thing is very clear when it comes to these students. They say that, after completing their high school studies in immersion, they do not feel that they have the ability to continue their post-secondary education in French or in immersion. Sometimes, this is a perception on their part that is dispelled when they begin post-secondary studies. In other cases, this perception is justified. After twelve years of immersion, not all of them have the ability to continue their post-secondary education in French.
The other very important point is that, for some parents, post-secondary French programs are not available everywhere. It is easier for some students to pursue post-secondary education in English because they live closer to an English university or college. There are also more programs available.
We have not yet completed this study, but those are a few things that have emerged thus far. If you are interested, I could send you a copy of this study once it has been completed.