French students in Cookville will have to wait another day to say "bonjour" to a new facility.
Construction is taking longer than expected.
But principal of the Le Centre Scolaire de la Rive-Sud says it will be well worth the wait.
Diane Racette says everything about the building is bigger and better.
"There is no comparison. We are right now in a very old building so that in itself is a huge improvement. So we're going into school with a better ventilation system. We are also going into a school that is just filled with windows so we'll have a lot of natural light coming in, " says Racette.
The facility also holds a community centre, daycare, a music room and more classrooms.
The school is built to accommodate about 250 students.
With 159 students registered so far, Racette says there's room to grow.
"Even though were not at capacity right now I don't think it will be long before we are," says Racette.
Classes start September 7th.
Parents are welcome at accompany their children on the first day of school for a treasure hunt and barbecue.
Registration is still open.