Parents for Bilingual education New Brunswick

Welcome! PBENB is a volunteer-driven organization made up of parents, educators, and community members who are dedicated to advancing French language education in Anglophone public schools across New Brunswick.

We believe bilingualism is more than a
skill — it is an opportunity. An opportunity to build confidence,
expand horizons, strengthen communities, and prepare students
for a province and a country where
both official languages matter.

Through advocacy, programming, partnerships, and community engagement, we work to empower students with the tools they need to thrive in both English and French.

Why Choose French?

French is the most widely taught language in the world after English.
French is spoken in over 102 countries and territories around the world.
Learning another language can help you understand and perfect your own.
Learning French makes it easier to learn other languages with Latin roots such as Spanish and Portuguese.
Learning a second language improves memory, problem solving skills and overall brain function.
More than 125 million students worldwide are learning French.
Young children’s brains are especially adaptable. Before about age 7, kids can naturally absorb pronunciation and grammar patterns in ways that are much harder later in life. In fact, bilingual children often develop strong problem-solving skills and mental flexibility because their brains are constantly navigating between two languages.

Why Choose French Immersion?

Did you know?

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