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Affordable International Schools in Montreal, Canada

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About international schools in Montreal, Canada

Montreal’s more affordable international-school options are a mix of smaller private and some subsidised institutions that commonly combine the Quebec or French national curriculums with international programmes such as the International Baccalaureate, and many operate bilingual French - English tracks. Annual fees vary a lot by school, age and residency status - families can find lower-cost places at roughly the several-thousand-dollar level while non-subsidised English or full-IB private schools sit higher into the mid-five-figure range. Admissions calendars tend to include autumn or winter first-round deadlines for September entry alongside rolling intake windows, and international applicants should build extra time into their plan for study-permit and Quebec CAQ processing. Before you commit, check each school’s language of instruction, whether the school is an authorised IB or other accredited provider, and whether there are extra mandatory costs beyond published tuition.

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At a glance 11 schools · avg fee CAD 12,880
Schools listed
11
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
CAD 12,880
Fee range
CAD 3,700 – 24,610
Most common curriculum
Canadian Curriculum (6 schools)
Average school size
927 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Collège Stanislas
Oldest
Villa Maria College (1854)
With boarding
2
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FAQs for Canada

What curricula are common at affordable international schools in Montreal?
Affordable international schools in Montreal commonly offer the Quebec provincial curriculum sometimes enriched with IB programmes, full International Baccalaureate options (PYP/MYP/DP) and a smaller number following the French national curriculum; British or American curricula are available but less common. Check each school’s official accreditation: an IB World School listing or a recognised national accreditation confirms the programme on offer.
How much should we budget for school fees?
Fees vary widely by sector, residency and the age of the child: publicly funded or subsidised bilingual schools and some French-curriculum options can start at several thousand Canadian dollars a year, while unsubsidised private English and full-IB programmes commonly charge into the mid-five-figure range. Compare published tuition plus mandatory extras (registration, activity, international-student surcharges and uniforms) when budgeting.
When should we apply and what are the key admissions steps?
Many schools open applications for the next September intake the autumn before and use first-round deadlines in autumn or winter, although a number of schools also accept rolling applications until places are filled; senior-school entry often requires assessments or interviews. International applicants should allow time for school-side acceptance, then for immigration paperwork (study permit and Québec CAQ where applicable), which can add several weeks to months to the timeline.
Can my child attend an English public international school in Montreal?
Access to publicly funded English schools in Quebec is governed by the Charter of the French Language (Bill 101) and generally requires a certificate of eligibility; families who do not qualify for that certificate commonly place children in unsubsidised private international or English schools instead. Private, non-subsidised schools can usually offer instruction in English without the provincial eligibility certificate, but you should confirm language policy with each school.
What should we look for when choosing a more affordable international school?
Prioritise clear information on the actual curriculum and authorisation (for example IB World School status), the school’s language support and ESL provision, how the school handles transitions to local post-secondary pathways, and the full fee schedule including extra charges and deposits. Also ask about class sizes, special educational-needs support and whether the school issues the credentials you need for future university or home-country recognition.