Ethnicity, Language and Immigration Thematic Series - Did young adults who attended a French-language high school continue their postsecondary studies in French? A look at the situation in Canada outside Quebec in 2021

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Ethnicity, Language and Immigration Thematic Series examines whether young adults who attended a French-language high school continued their postsecondary studies in French, focusing on Canada outside Quebec in 2021. It frames bilingual language needs outside Quebec, explains why postsecondary education in French matters for labour market integration, and contrasts outcomes for graduates who studied primarily in French versus those who proceeded in English-language institutions. The study uses concepts and methods to analyze enrolment patterns and subsequent post-enrolment experiences.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time38 min

AccessFree to download

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction

2. Concepts and methods

Target population

French-language or bilingual postsecondary institutions

3. Postsecondary enrolment and studies

College enrolments

University enrolments

4. Post-enrolment situation of young adults

Interprovincial mobility

Labour market integration

Overqualification

Use of French at work

Other postsecondary studies

5. Conclusion

6. Appendix

Catalogue no. 89‑657‑X2025006 ISSN 2371‑5006 ISBN 978‑0‑660‑78762‑6 Ethnicity, Language and Immigration Thematic Series Did young adults who attended a French-language high school continue their postsecondary studies in French? A look at the situation in Canada outside Quebec in 2021 by Étienne Lemyre Release date: October 8, 2025 How to obtain more information For information about this product or the wide range of services and data available from Statistics Canada, visit our website, [www.statcan.gc.ca](www.statcan.gc.ca). You can also contact us by Email at infostats@statcan.gc.ca Telephone, from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , at the following numbers: • Statistical Information Service 1‑800‑263‑1136 • National telecommunications device for the hearing impaired 1‑800‑363‑7629 • Fax line 1‑514‑283‑9350 Standards of service to the public Statistics Canada is committed to serving its clients in a prompt, reliable and courteous manner. To this end, the Agency has developed standards of service which its employees observe in serving its clients. To obtain a copy of these service standards, please contact Statistics Canada toll‑free at 1‑800‑263‑1136. The service standards are also published on [www.statcan.gc.ca](www.statcan.gc.ca) under “Contact us” >“Standards of service to the public”. Note of appreciation Canada owes the success of its statistical system to along‑standing partnership between Statistics Canada, the citizens of Canada, its businesses, governments and other institutions. Accurate and timely statistical information could not be produced without their continued co‑operation and goodwill. Published by authority of the Minister responsible for Statistics Canada © His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Industry, 2025 Use of this publication is governed by the Statistics Canada Open Licence Agreement. An HTML version is also available. Cette publication est aussi disponible en français. Acknowledgements This study was carried out with the support of the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne. Table of contents Acknowledgements................................................................................................................................................ 3 1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 5 2. Concepts and methods...................................................................................................................................... 5 Target population .................................................................................................................................................. 6 French‑language or bilingual postsecondary institutions ..................................................................................... 6 3. Postsecondary enrolment and studies............................................................................................................. 6 College enrolments ............................................................................................................................................... 6 University enrolments............................................................................................................................................ 8 4. Post-enrolment situation of young adults........................................................................................................ 9 Interprovincial mobility ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Labour market integration ................................................................................................................................... 10 Overqualification .................

FAQs

What question does the study address for young adults in 2021?

It examines whether young adults who attended a French-language high school continued their postsecondary studies in French.

Why is postsecondary education in French considered important outside Quebec?

The text notes that outside Quebec French is a minority official language, and workers who can work in French are important for fields such as education and health care, including labour market integration.

What does the introduction say about outcomes after French-language high school?

It states that while people who studied at a French-language postsecondary institution are more likely to work primarily in French after their studies, many young adults who attended a French-language high school pursue college or university studies in English-language institutions.

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