Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in Montreal, Canada

Loyola High School

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in English, French

Fees CA$6,008

Type Co-educational

Located at 7272 Sherbrooke St. W. in Montreal, Loyola High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, co-educational day school that follows the Québec Ministry of Education curriculum with Catholic formation and a bespoke university-preparatory program. The school offers English and French streams, with enhanced tracks in Math and Science and optional courses across fields to prepare students for cégep and university. Learning is guided by the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, emphasizing leadership, service, and reflective thinking. Secondary I to V courses include English, French, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Science and Technology, History, Geography, CSP, Physical Education, plus electives such as Architectural & Engineering Design, Art, Music, Computer Programming, and Theater Arts. The campus features the Eric Maclean, SJ Centre for the Performing Arts, Bishops' Atrium, adaptive classrooms, a full athletics complex with a shared Dome and hockey arena, libraries and labs. Loyola offers co-curricular programs, including FIRST Robotics, arts ensembles, and student leadership.

Location

7272 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H4B 1R2, Canada. Located in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) neighbourhood on the western part of the Island of Montreal. Loyola High School is accessible by Montreal's public transit network, and Loyola does not operate a school bus service.

Stages

Secondary 1–5 (grades 7–11).

Type

Co-educational

Country affiliation

Canada

Religious affiliation

Catholic (Jesuit)

School day structure

The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m., with seven periods (P1–P7) and a 10-minute break; lunch periods are incorporated into periods P4 and P5.

Bus service

The school does not operate a school bus service.

Application and Admissions Fees
- Application Fee: CAD 50 payable in the Admissions Portal at the time of application.
- Enrollment / Re‑enrollment Fee: CAD 200 charged on enrollment or re‑enrollment.
- New Student Textbook Deposit: CAD 100 (held as a deposit to cover damage or loss of textbooks; the deposit is reimbursed when the student leaves the school).
- Financial‑aid application fee (when applying for bursaries through the school's external assessor): CAD 137.50 payable by credit card; an additional CAD 50 surcharge applies when parents reside at separate addresses.

Tuition Fees (2026–27 academic year) — per student
- Annual tuition: CAD 6,008 per student for the academic year.
- Term breakdown: 1st Term CAD 3,004; 2nd Term CAD 3,004.
- Tuition is presented as a single, uniform rate for enrolled students (no separate grade‑by‑grade tuition scale is published).

Mandatory Accessory and Related Fees (annual amounts)
- Activity Fees (mandatory): CAD 2,485 — funds yearbook, newspaper, drama, athletics, awards, handbook, student council, and special events.
- Related Fees (mandatory): CAD 707 — includes insurance, school photos & ID cards, workbooks and religious activities.
- Information Technology Fee (mandatory): CAD 695.
- Facility Fee (mandatory): CAD 2,415.
- Association Dues (mandatory): CAD 20 (Mothers' Guild CAD 10; Parents' Association CAD 10).
- Total of the above mandatory accessory/related/IT/facility/association fees: CAD 6,322 (calculated from the published line items).
- Illustrative combined annual cost (tuition plus the mandatory accessory/related/IT/facility/association fees): CAD 12,330 (CAD 6,008 tuition + CAD 6,322 mandatory fees). This is a straightforward sum of the published line items.

Other Fees and Optional Program Costs
- Athletics and activity‑specific fees (examples): Football Juvenile CAD 275; Football Cadet CAD 225; Football Benjamin CAD 65; Flag Football CAD 115; Baseball CAD 115; Soccer CAD 115; Volleyball CAD 115; Basketball Juvenile D1 CAD 380; Basketball Cadet D1 CAD 380; Basketball Bantam D1 CAD 330; Wrestling CAD 90; Water Polo CAD 60; Swimming CAD 60; Rugby CAD 115; Track & Field CAD 115; Futsal CAD 115; Tennis CAD 150. Fees vary by sport and level.
- Hockey program: fees are determined once teams are selected; families are contacted with team selections and associated hockey program fees. If teams advance to provincials, any transportation, room and board costs are charged separately to families.
- Graduation Fee (Secondary 5 students): CAD 150 (covers ceremony, diplomas, convocation photo, rentals, reception, etc.).
- Spirit wear / uniform and apparel: a school spirit shop operates with item prices (examples): hoodies CAD ~32–39.50, 1/4 zip CAD ~CAD 75, T‑shirts CAD CAD 15–27.50, joggers CAD ~CAD 38–43, caps CAD ~CAD 23–30. These items are available for purchase separately from school fees.

Family Discounts
- Second child discount: 5% off regular tuition for the second child in the same school year.
- Subsequent children (third, fourth, etc.): 10% off regular tuition for each subsequent child in the same school year.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Payment options offered:
- 1‑Payment Option: Full tuition due on September 1; a CAD 300 credit is available to non‑bursary families who pay in one instalment.
- 2‑Payment Option: 50% due September 1 and 50% due February 1.
- 10‑Payment Option: Ten equal payments on the first of each month from September through June.
- All routine tuition and school fee payments for families are required to be made by pre‑authorized debit.
- The admissions application fee (CAD 50) is paid in the Admissions Portal when applying. The financial‑aid application fee (CAD 137.50) is payable by credit card to the external assessor when submitting the aid application.

Boarding / Residence
- Boarding is not applicable: the school does not operate a boarding program and the school primarily serves Québec residents (it does not operate a standard international boarding programme).

Refund Information
- New student textbook deposit (CAD 100) is refundable when the student leaves the school; the deposit is brought back to CAD 100 in subsequent years if part or all of it is used during a year.
- No other general tuition refund schedule is published in the fee summary; specific refund or withdrawal policies (for tuition, enrollment fees, or accessory fees) are not detailed in the published fee summary. Any adjustments related to withdrawal, late fees, or exceptional circumstances are handled according to the school's published procedures.

Accepted Payment Methods and Practical Notes
- Required routine payment method: pre‑authorized debit for regular tuition and school fee billing.
- Credit card use is specified for certain payments: the financial‑aid application fee is payable by credit card; other one‑off portal payments (for example, the CAD 50 application fee) are processed through the Admissions Portal at application. Families should expect most scheduled tuition billing to be collected by pre‑authorized debit.

Summary (key annual figures)
- Tuition (annual): CAD 6,008 (CAD 3,004 per term).
- Mandatory accessory/related/IT/facility/association fees (annual): CAD 6,322.
- Illustrative combined annual cost (tuition + mandatory published fees): CAD 12,330 (excluding optional program fees, athletics fees, spirit‑shop purchases, and any program‑specific charges).

Boarding Arrangements

No boarding is offered; Loyola High School is a day school.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform is required. All items must be purchased from Lemira Uniforms. Incoming Secondary 1 students are required to purchase items from the uniform collection.

Food Options

Full-menu cafeteria services are offered for breakfast and lunch to all students in a multi-level cafeteria space that can double as an auditorium.

House System

Labre House is a CSP activity at Loyola High School. The CSP also includes the NDG Food Drive.

Governance and Ownership

The school is owned by the Jesuit Community. The governance structure includes a Board of Governors that liaises with the Jesuit Board of Directors; Fr. Murray, S.J. chairs the Jesuit board. The President works closely with both boards to administer policies and programs, and the Foundation Board handles funds.

Curriculum

Loyola High School follows the Québec Ministry of Education curriculum with Jesuit, Catholic formation supplements. The university-preparatory program offers English and French streams, with enhanced streams for Math and Science, and option courses to explore different fields. The program is designed to prepare students for cégep and university and their future careers. The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm guides learning, rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, fostering leadership, service, and reflective thinking. Course offerings span Secondary I to V and include mandatory courses such as English, French, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Science and Technology, History, Geography, CSP I-IV (and CSP V in Secondary 5), and Physical Education, with optional courses such as Architectural & Engineering Design, Art, Music, Computer Programming, and Theater Arts. Loyola provides academic supports including an After School Program, peer tutoring, an Academic Advisor, and individualized education plans.

Student Teacher Ratio

27-29 students per class.

Higher Education Progression

Loyola's program is university-preparatory and designed to prepare students for cégep and university.

Gifted and Talented

Enhanced streams for Math and Science are offered to support advanced learners; academic supports include after-school programs, tutoring, and individualized education plans.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Wellness is an integral part of Loyola's whole-person approach, providing academic support, opportunities for prayer and reflection, and a supportive guidance team. The guidance counselors work with students to support educational, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning, using individual and small-group counseling, family conferences, consultations with teachers and the chaplaincy, classroom presentations, referrals to outside professionals, and special events and projects. An Advisor Program assigns every student a personal advisor for formal check-ins and available guidance as needed.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are provided for students with assessments. The guidance team and teachers work in collaboration with the student and family to support learning and encourage self-motivation through achievable goals.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through Loyola's Wellness program, including access to personal counseling and a range of wellness initiatives as part of the school's care for educational, social, emotional, and spiritual development.

Safeguarding

Loyola maintains a Protection of Youth policy and an Anti-Bullying and Violence Policy. Incidents are investigated by a guidance counsellor and/or administrator with confidentiality maintained, and interventions may include counselling for victims and perpetrators, disciplinary actions, police or medical involvement as warranted, and communications with parents within confidentiality rules.

Admissions

The school runs a Secondary 1 Application Process for the 2027-2028 School Year. Applicants for Secondary 2 to 5 review the information in that section. A Certificate of English Language Eligibility is required to attend Loyola. There is no formal entrance exam. Key Admission Dates include: July 31 Early Application Deadline (Loyola families only); September 19 Open House (9 a.m.–3 p.m. EST); September 28 Applications Deadline for Secondary 1; October 17 Activity Day (the student will be interviewed, participate in a fun activity, and complete an English writing sample); November 8 Application Decisions (acceptance, non-acceptance, or waiting list). The process has three steps: Step 1 Preparation (documents include Grade 4 and Grade 5 report cards, birth certificate with names of guardians, proof of Canadian citizenship if not born in Canada, English Eligibility certificate, IEP/learning assessment if applicable, and optional reference letters); Step 2 Complete Application (submit the form in full, use the Admissions Portal, upload required documents, and pay a $50 application fee); Step 3 Next Steps (after the deadline, applicants take part in an Activity Day with time slots communicated by email in early October). After review, application decisions are sent by email and posted in the Admissions Portal; applicants are accepted, not accepted, or placed on a waiting list. Incoming Secondary 2–5 information notes that Loyola will know openings in spring/summer before the new school year and that the applicant must be English-language eligible.

Scholarships

Financial aid supports qualified students who demonstrate financial need and is not contingent on academic performance or extracurricular achievement. The program provides full and partial bursaries. Admission is need-blind, so applying for financial aid does not affect admission decisions. About 17% of students receive some financial aid each year through the Loyola High School Foundation. Financial aid is awarded through Apple Financial Services, with a Financial Aid Committee reviewing recommendations. General deadlines for financial aid follow acceptance (the standard deadline is two weeks after notice of acceptance); Loyola families with direct Loyola connections may apply through the Early Application Process, with decisions in early November; returning students reapply by Spring Break with decisions in early June. The application process requires uploading tax returns and related documents; a $137.50 Apple Financial Services application fee applies, with potential surcharges for certain family situations. Family discounts include a 5% reduction for the second child and a 10% reduction for subsequent children; multiple payment options are available (1-, 2-, or 10-payment plans).

Waitlist

Applications may result in a waiting list. Decisions are communicated by email and posted in the Admissions Portal. Being placed on the waiting list means a space may become available later; the waiting list uses the same evaluation framework as regular applicants and does not change the fundamental admission criteria.

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Azrieli Schools Talmud Torah–Herzliah

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in English, French

Fees CA$12,390 - 16,800

Pupils 700

Type Co-educational

Azrieli Talmud Torah–Herzliah operates on two Montreal campuses, Beutel Elementary and Sylvan Adams High, offering a tri-language Canadian curriculum for elementary and high school students. English, French, and Hebrew instruction run across core subjects—math, science, literature and writing, and technology—with extra emphasis on music, arts, theatre, and physical education. The Beutel Campus houses the elementary program (Maternelle) and provides a library, hot lunch, and bus services; the Sylvan Adams Campus hosts the high school with its own library and cafeteria, plus bus services. The program also features Bat Mitzvah preparation, the Personal Enrichment Program (PEP), and a broad student life offering clubs and sports. Accredited by CAIS in 2016 and Prizmah in 2023, the school traces a 120-year history of Jewish education in Montreal and now operates within a bilingual, values-driven community. It prioritizes leadership, service, arts, and athletics across campuses. Prospective families abroad will find a welcoming, outcomes-focused environment.

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Beutel campus (Talmud Torah Elementary) is located at 4840 Saint-Kevin, Montreal, QC H3W 1P2, and Herzliah High School is located at 5475 Mountain Sights, Montreal, QC H3W 2Y8. The two campuses serve elementary and secondary students, respectively. A subsidized bus service is available for families in Saint-Laurent, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, and Laval.

Stages

Elementary (Talmud Torah) and Secondary (Herzliah).

Pupil Nationality Mix

Students come from across the Island of Montreal and beyond; the student body is diverse.

Additional learning support

Academic resources and student services are provided to support students' learning and well-being, including academic resources, library access, and other student supports.

Country affiliation

Canada

Religious affiliation

Jewish

Bus service

A subsidized school transportation service is offered. It serves families residing in Saint-Laurent, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, and Laval. Buses are operated by professional drivers and equipped with safety features; contact the school office for more information or to enroll.

Application fee

- An application fee of CAD 50 is charged per application for all entry levels (Kindergarten, Grades 1–6, and Secondary I–V).

Tuition fees — annual and per-term (by year group)

Notes on presentation: the school publishes annual tuition amounts by level. Per-term figures below are simple, illustrative divisions of the published annual tuition into three equal academic terms to provide a per‑term equivalent; the school's admissions information does not publish separate per‑term tuition rates. (See citations for the published annual figures.)

- Talmud Torah — Kindergarten
- Annual tuition: CAD 12,390 per year.
- Per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): CAD 4,130 per term (simple division for per‑term equivalence).

- Talmud Torah — Elementary (Grades 1–6)
- Annual tuition: CAD 14,490 per year.
- Per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): CAD 4,830 per term (simple division for per‑term equivalence).

- Herzliah — Secondary I–V
- Annual tuition: CAD 16,800 per year.
- Per-term equivalent (annual ÷ 3): CAD 5,600 per term (simple division for per‑term equivalence).

Additional compulsory fees and family assessments

- Home and School Association fee: CAD 25 per student (annual).
- Security and technology fee: CAD 300 per student (annual).
- Fundraising deposit: CAD 450 per student; this deposit is refundable/reimbursable to parents upon completion of an equivalent amount of fundraising.
- Building fund (per family):
- Talmud Torah: CAD 1,500 per family, payable as CAD 375/year for the first four years (one-time assessment spread across four years).
- Herzliah: CAD 3,000 per family (one-time assessment), payable over five years as CAD 600/year.

Boarding / residential care

- Boarding is not offered; Azrieli Schools Talmud Torah | Herzliah is a co‑educational day school (no boarding program).

Other costs (uniforms, trips, extracurriculars, materials)

- The school publishes the fees listed above as standard compulsory fees. Specific charges for items such as uniforms, field trips, extracurricular activities, travel (overnight trips), or course‑specific materials are not itemized in the admissions fee summary; such costs are commonly billed separately when applicable. The refundable CAD 450 fundraising deposit and the CAD 25 Home & School fee are explicitly listed.

Refunds and reimbursements

- The fundraising deposit (CAD 450 per student) is refundable to parents upon completion of fundraising for an equivalent amount; this refund arrangement is stated in the school's fees information.
- No separate published tuition‑withdrawal refund schedule (for families who withdraw mid‑year) is posted alongside the admissions fee summaries referenced here.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's published admissions/fees pages give annual tuition amounts and the building‑fund payment schedules noted above (for building‑fund assessments), but do not publish a detailed billing calendar or formal installment schedule on the admissions fee pages. Per‑term amounts above are provided as simple 3‑term equivalents for parental budgeting; the school's admissions information does not list a specific number of official billing terms or published per‑term tuition rates.

Fee payment options (accepted methods)

- The admissions/fee information available in the school's public admissions pages does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, pre‑authorized debit, e‑transfer). The admissions contact is provided for billing questions.

Summary of items explicitly stated in the school's published admissions/fees information

- Application fee: CAD 50 per application.
- Annual tuition: Kindergarten CAD 12,390; Grades 1–6 CAD 14,490; Secondary I–V CAD 16,800.
- Additional compulsory charges: Home & School CAD 25, Security & Technology CAD 300, Fundraising deposit CAD 450 (refundable on equivalent fundraising).
- Building fund assessments and the stated payment schedules for those specific assessments (Talmud Torah CAD 1,500 payable CAD 375/year for four years; Herzliah CAD 3,000 payable CAD 600/year for five years).
- The school is a day school (no boarding).

Brief note on absent details (what was not published in the admissions/fees pages)

- The admissions/fees pages reviewed do not publish: (a) a formal tuition billing calendar or the school's official per‑term billing frequency; (b) the school's accepted payment methods and any card or transaction fees; and (c) a detailed tuition withdrawal/refund schedule for mid‑year withdrawals. The fundraising deposit refund condition and the building‑fund payment schedules are published; other payment‑process and refund specifics are not included in the public admissions fee summaries cited above.

If you need these missing operational details (official billing schedule, accepted payment methods, or the school's withdrawal/refund policy), contact the school's admissions or business office via the published admissions contacts.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social-emotional and mental health support is provided through counseling services offered in individual or group sessions. Student Services run socialization and accompaniment programs to help students develop communication skills and build friendships, with recess support to ensure inclusion. Behavioral support and prevention strategies encourage positive choices, with a coordinated substance abuse prevention program offered in partnership with Herzliah. A Student Services Coordinator coordinates tailored intervention plans in collaboration with teachers and families, ensuring data-driven follow-up. The environment is described as safe and welcoming to support student well-being.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Personalized Educational Support is provided based on classroom evaluations and standardized screenings (DIBELS for English, IDAPEL for French). Support is delivered in small groups or one-on-one, with data-driven decisions to tailor interventions.

Mental Wellbeing

Counseling services support students' mental health, with individual or group sessions available. A Student Services Coordinator coordinates tailored intervention plans in collaboration with teachers and families to address emotional and behavioral needs. Socialization and accompaniment programs promote resilience and coping skills, and behavior interventions reinforce positive choices. Community partnerships expand access to additional supports as needed.

Safeguarding

The school creates a safe, welcoming environment for students. Student Services provide social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health support, with a focus on protecting student well-being. The program includes a substance-abuse prevention component in partnership with Herzliah, and collaboration with families to ensure student safety.

Admissions

Talmud Torah Admissions: Step 1 — Online application and documentation. Fill the application online via the Admission Portal selecting either the English section or the French section. Documents required: if the child was born in Canada, provide a birth certificate and a copy of the English eligibility certificate (for applicants to the English section only); if born outside Canada, provide a birth certificate and proof of Canadian citizenship (certificate or permanent resident card). If not a permanent resident, provide immigration documents for the parents and child (e.g., work permit, student visas) and proof of address (e.g., utility bill). A $50 application fee is required. All applicants must provide a confidential report from their current daycare, and the daycare administration should send the report directly to the Director of Admissions with the child's full name in the subject line. Step 2 — Scheduling interviews. For applications for the upcoming school year, the Director of Admissions will contact families to schedule an interview; at least one parent must attend, though both are welcome. Step 3 — Admission decision. The Admissions Committee will review the application based on our criteria and families will receive an email with the admission decision. Important dates: Open houses: November 5–7, 2025 (morning sessions). Application deadline: November 14, 2025. From Grade 1 to 6, Steps 1–3 are the same for online application, required documents, and the interview/assessment process; the student is evaluated in French, mathematics, and Hebrew on the same day as the interview. Private tours can be arranged by contacting the Director of Admissions; the deadline for registration is to be confirmed with the Director. Tuition and financial aid for Talmud Torah (2025–2026): Kindergarten 11,800 CAD; Primary (grades 1–6) 13,800 CAD. Additional per-student fees: Parents' Committee fee 35 CAD; Security and technology fee 300 CAD; Financing deposit 450 CAD (refunded on request after fundraising of an equivalent amount). Family contribution: Construction fund 1,500 CAD per family (one-time, payable over four years at 375 CAD per year). Tuition assistance programs: CAPS (Generations Fund of the Federation CJCA) and JCAP. Deadlines for CAPS/JCAP: 2026–2027 open in November 2025; CAPS deadline 1 April 2026 at noon; access CAPS grid via the provided drive link; JCAP opens in November 2025 with a 30 April 2026 deadline. Open House for Talmud Torah: November 4–6, 2026 (8:30–10:30 AM). For private visits, contact the Director of Admissions to arrange. Open House registration information is available via the admissions form. Source material: Talmud Torah admissions page (French and English) including procedures, tuition, and CAPS/JCAP details.

Scholarships

Herzliah Admissions: Step 1 — Online application and documentation (select English or French section). Documents required: birth certificate; copy of English-language eligibility certificate (if applying to the English section); most recent report card; if born outside Canada, Canadian citizenship proof (certificate or permanent resident card); if not permanent resident, immigration documents for parents and child; proof of address; a $50 application fee. Step 2 — Interview and admission exams. The admissions director will schedule an interview and admission exams; the student is evaluated in French, mathematics, and Hebrew on the same day as the interview. Step 3 — Admission decision. The Admissions Committee reviews the application and informs families of the decision. Important dates: Herzliah Open House mornings, October 5–9, 2026 (8:30–10:00 AM); 2026–2027 secondary tuition (levels 1–5) is 16,800 CAD. Private tours and private visits can be arranged through the Director of Admissions. Applications deadlines: For the next intake, contact the Director of Admissions for private tour scheduling; general deadlines are published by the school for the 2026–2027 intake. Tuition assistance programs: CAPS (Generations Fund of the Federation CJ) and JCAP, with deadlines in late 2026 for 2027–2028 cycle. Open House registrations and program details are available through the Herzliah admissions page.

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Lower Canada College

📚 Learning Moderate 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in English, French

Ages 5 - 18 years

Fees CA$31,065 - 33,520

Pupils 897

Type Co-educational

Lower Canada College is a private, coeducational day school in Montreal serving ages 5–18. On a seven-acre campus with five buildings and four mini-schools, LCC offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, alongside the Canadian curriculum, and is the only English-language Quebec school delivering both MYP and DP. The Junior School is bilingual (about 70% French, 30% English) and includes English Language Arts, Français, Culture and Citizenship in Quebec, with a technology focus featuring Scratch Jr, Dash and Dot and The Hour of Code. Technology is integrated across grades, from coding in early years to iPads and Google Classroom in upper grades, with Seesaw as an online portfolio. The Pre-University year (Grade 12) is Montreal's longest-standing Pre-University program, offering an IB/Pre-U pathway with AP options. The DP core (TOK, Extended Essay, CAS) and six subject groups prepare students for universities worldwide; graduates have entered McGill, U of Toronto and UBC. The campus houses the LEED-certified Assaly Arts Centre, Chamandy Arena, Fab Lab, libraries, and a rooftop urban garden opened in 2025.

Location

Lower Canada College is located at 4090 Avenue Royal, Montréal, Québec H4A 2M5. The seven-acre campus is in Monkland Village and houses Junior School through Pre-University facilities, including the Main Building, the Webster Learning Activity Centre, and the Assaly Arts Centre. The school acknowledges the location on unceded, ancestral territory of the Kanien'kehá:ka Nation.

Stages

Junior School: K-6; Middle School: 7-8; Senior School: 9-11; Pre-University: 12.

Type

Private, coeducational day school

Pupil Nationality Mix

In 2019-2020, international students represented 22% of the student population and hailed from Chile, China, Ethiopia, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Ukraine and the USA.

Additional learning support

LEAD (Learning Enrichment and Development) provides inclusive, research-based supports for diverse learners across all levels; services include one-on-one, small-group or full-class differentiated instruction and classroom accommodations as students move from Junior School through Pre-University.

Country affiliation

Canada

Bus service

West Island bus service with pick-up points at Fairview Shopping Centre and Beaconsfield Shopping Centre; arrangements are made through the school and carry an additional cost.

Application & Registration Fees

- Application / processing fee (all new applicants, K–11 and Pre‑U): CAD 50 (non‑refundable).
- Financial assistance (Apple Financial Services) online application fee: CAD 137.50 (includes HST; non‑refundable). An additional CAD 50 applies for a second application in cases such as separated/divorced families.
- Registration fee (annual, levied each spring prior to the new academic year): CAD 200.

Tuition and Accessory Fees — annual amounts by year group (Total Fees shown = Tuition + Accessory Services unless noted)

- Kindergarten
- Tuition: CAD 27,195
- Accessory Services: CAD 3,870
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 31,065
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 770; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 1
- Tuition: CAD 27,195
- Accessory Services: CAD 3,870
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 31,065
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 770; books approx. CAD 240; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 2
- Tuition: CAD 27,195
- Accessory Services: CAD 3,870
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 31,065
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 770; books approx. CAD 110; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 3
- Tuition: CAD 27,470
- Accessory Services: CAD 4,140
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 31,610
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 770; books approx. CAD 150; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 4
- Tuition: CAD 27,470
- Accessory Services: CAD 4,140
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 31,610
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 770; books approx. CAD 120; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 5
- Tuition: CAD 28,060
- Accessory Services: CAD 4,170
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 32,230
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 770; books approx. CAD 130; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 6
- Tuition: CAD 28,060
- Accessory Services: CAD 4,170
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 32,230
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 770; books approx. CAD 150; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 7
- Tuition: CAD 26,050
- Accessory Services: CAD 5,290
- iPad contribution: CAD 800 (covers half the cost; family ownership completed at end of Grade 8)
- Instrument rental (where applicable): CAD 150
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 32,290
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 1,050; books approx. CAD 250; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 8
- Tuition: CAD 26,050
- Accessory Services: CAD 5,290
- iPad fee (continuation; family ownership after payments in Grades 7 & 8): CAD 800
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 32,140
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 1,050; books approx. CAD 320; food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 9
- Tuition: CAD 25,780
- Accessory Services: CAD 5,560
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 31,340
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 1,050; books CAD 170–310; students supply their own Apple laptop (school specifications). Food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 10
- Tuition: CAD 25,780
- Accessory Services: CAD 5,560
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 31,340
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 1,050; books CAD 130–280; students supply their own Apple laptop (school specifications). Food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Grade 11
- Tuition: CAD 25,505
- Accessory Services: CAD 6,650
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 32,155
- Typical additional costs: Uniform CAD 1,050; books CAD 160–400; students supply their own Apple laptop (school specifications). Food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

- Pre‑University / Grade 12
- Tuition: CAD 26,325
- Accessory Services: CAD 7,195
- Total Fees (annual): CAD 33,520
- Typical additional costs: Books CAD 100–780; students bring their own laptop (or lease option available). Food services pay‑as‑you‑go.

International students

- New and returning international students who have resided in the Province of Quebec for less than three years: an additional international fee of CAD 7,500 per student, per year. After three years in the province, this additional charge is reduced to CAD 2,500 per student per year for two further years.

Per‑payment / per‑term breakdown and payment terms

- Payment schedule options (parents choose one):
- One instalment (single payment in September) — a 1% discount applies to the total fees.
- Two instalments (payments due September and January) — equal split of the billed amount (invoices and exact due dates explained below).
- Ten equal payments — monthly or pre‑authorized instalments; a payment plan fee at a rate of 3% of total fees applies.

- Examples (calculated from each grade's Total Fees):
- Two‑instalment example: each instalment = 50% of the Total Fees; due in September and January.
- One‑instalment example: single payment = Total Fees less 1% discount.
- Ten‑payment example: monthly instalment = Total Fees ÷ 10; a separate payment plan fee equal to 3% of Total Fees will be billed.

Billing schedule, invoicing and sundries

- Invoices are mailed in August (for the September payment) and in December (for the January payment). Standard payment due dates historically used by the school are September 1 and January 15; a post‑dated cheque for the January payment has been required with the September payment in the school's billing practice. Overdue accounts are subject to interest and possible holds on registration.
- Sundries (LCC Store charges, co‑curricular trip charges, music fees, yearbook, stationery, online subscriptions, exam fees where applicable, etc.) are billed periodically. Sundries are billed during the school year (monthly/scheduled sundry billing is used for these items).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable to this school (day school operations and international student tuition surcharges apply; no boarding fee line item is published).

Other costs and recurring extras

- Uniforms: purchased via the LCC Store. Approximate cost for a full set (including gym uniform): Junior School (K–6) approx. CAD 770; Middle & Senior School (7–11) approx. CAD 1,050. Pre‑U students follow a dress code and are not required to wear the school uniform.
- Textbooks/workbooks/softcover books: purchased online from the school's book supplier; book costs vary by grade (examples listed above under each grade). Some book purchases or rentals are billed through the external book supplier; payment options for books include online card payments via the book vendor.
- Dining program: optional; approximate annual cost is CAD 1,530 for the dining subscription. Meal blocks and pay‑as‑you‑go options are available.
- Bus service: additional cost if used (West Island bus service with a separate fee).
- Device contributions / lease options: iPad fees for Grades 7–8 (CAD 800 as noted above); laptop lease or lease‑to‑purchase options for Pre‑U exist and device expectations are noted for senior grades. Students in senior grades are required to supply an Apple laptop meeting school specifications.

Refunds and non‑refundable items

- The application / processing fee of CAD 50 is explicitly non‑refundable. The AFS financial assistance application fee of CAD 137.50 is explicitly non‑refundable. These non‑refund provisions apply to those specific fees.
- Returned cheques (NSF) and stop‑payment requests are assessed a penalty (example: CAD 35 per occurrence) and may require certified cheque or money order thereafter. Overdue accounts may incur interest charges and could lead to financial holds or withdrawal for non‑payment.

Accepted payment methods and processes

- Payment schedule choices (single, two instalments, ten instalments) and related discounts/fees apply as above. Online international payment services recommended for international families: PayMyTuition and Flywire (bank‑to‑bank transfers in a range of currencies).
- For domestic payments: the school accepts cheques (payable to Lower Canada College) and online bill‑payment through major Canadian banks (BMO, CIBC, RBC, Scotiabank, TD). The school has stated it does not accept cash or credit cards for the payment of tuition and compulsory fees; other school charges (e.g., store purchases) may accept card payments. Pre‑authorized payment plans are used for multi‑installment arrangements.

Penalties & account management

- Overdue student accounts are considered past due after 10 days from the due date and may incur 1.5% per month interest (18% per annum) on past due balances; the school may place financial holds, refuse re‑registration, or withdraw students for unresolved delinquent accounts.

Notes on optional fees and variability

- Accessory services cover a range of school services (photocopying, art supplies, counselling, library, co‑curriculars, IT services, administrative services, etc.) and are charged as shown above for each grade.
- Many additional charges can appear during the year (sundries, optional trips, instrument rentals, extracurricular program fees, after‑school care, bus service, etc.). These items are billed separately as applicable.

If you require the figures presented above as plain values for import into a database, they are listed in the grade‑by‑grade sections (currency = CAD).

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform. The uniform includes blazer, tunic for Junior School, kilt for Middle and Senior School, trousers, shirt and tie; Kindergarten has a cardigan and Pre-U has a dress code but is not required to wear the uniform. All items are purchased through the LCC Store; approximate costs are Junior School about $770 and Middle/Senior about $1,050.

Food Options

Students can bring lunch or join a meal plan. The food service offers daily hot, cold and vegetarian options, plus a snack program; pay-as-you-go breakfast and snacks are available for Grade 7–12. The dining program costs approximately $1,530 annually.

House System

All students from Kindergarten to Pre-University participate in inter-house competitions across academics, athletics, arts and community service. The houses named Beveridge, Claxton, Drummond, French, Harper, Heward, Russel and Woods foster belonging and mentorship.

Governance and Ownership

The Board of Governors sets the school's strategy and policy and meets monthly. LCC's Corporation owns the school, and the Foundation oversees endowment funds and fundraising; the Corporation comprises around 200 members, traditionally alumni.

Curriculum

One Campus. Four Mini-Schools. LCC is an International Baccalaureate World School and the only English-language Quebec school offering both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The Junior School is bilingual (approximately 70% French, 30% English) with English Language Arts, Français, Culture and Citizenship in Quebec, and a technology focus including Scratch Jr and Dash and Dot, with The Hour of Code. Technology is integrated across the grades; Grades 1-2 use coding with Scratch Jr and Dash and Dot, Grades 3-6 use iPads and Google Classroom, and Seesaw serves as an online portfolio. The Pre-University year (Grade 12) offers Montreal's longest-standing Pre-University program with two streams: the IB Diploma Programme Year 2 for IB students and a hybrid IB/Pre-U pathway with AP options for others. The IB Diploma Programme comprises a core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS) and six subject groups and prepares students for university admission worldwide; DP graduates have entered universities such as McGill, University of Toronto, and University of British Columbia, among others.

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Exam Results

IB Diploma Programme results show strong performance: in 2015, LCC's first DP cohort achieved a 100% Diploma pass rate with an average Diploma Points score of 33. In 2016, the DP pass rate was 98%, with an average Diploma Points score around 33. DP graduates have gained admission to universities in Canada (e.g., McGill, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, and others) as well as institutions in the United States and overseas (e.g., NYU, Northwestern, Duke, University of California campuses, University of Edinburgh, and University College London).

Higher Education Progression

Graduates pursue higher education worldwide. The Pre-University destinations list for 2020 includes numerous Canadian universities (e.g., Acadia, Bishop's, Carleton, Concordia, Dalhousie, McGill, McMaster, Queen's, Ryerson, Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, UBC, Western, York) as well as U.S. institutions (e.g., Boston University, Carnegie Mellon, Johns Hopkins, NYU, Northwestern, USC, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania) and overseas universities (e.g., University of Edinburgh, University College London, Sciences Po, University of Bath). The IB DP class of 2015 and subsequent cohorts have also secured admission offers to a wide range of universities across Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and beyond. These placements reflect the programme's emphasis on university preparation and the global nature of LCC's academic track.

Gifted and Talented

LEAD (Learning Enrichment And Development) provides learning enrichment and development support for students from kindergarten through grade 11 in a dedicated centre designed to help each child reach their potential.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school supports social and emotional learning through its Health & Wellness program and the Student Wellness Model. Students' physical, mental, social and emotional development is fostered at every grade level. A team including three school counsellors and a full-time onsite nurse provides ongoing support to students. Advisors and homeroom teachers monitor social and emotional progress and intervene when needed. The curriculum covers stress and anxiety management, healthy relationships, digital citizenship, and consent.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

LEAD (Learning Enrichment and Development) enables and supports diverse learners and promotes inclusive practices in collaboration with teachers across Junior School to Pre-University. Neurodiversity is understood as a normal variation, and environments are designed to be inclusive. The LEAD team serves over 150 students and provides a range of supports, including individualized accommodations and targeted instruction. Admission to LEAD requires specialist reports (e.g., psychoeducational assessments) and, when needed, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Services include academic consultation and indirect services with accommodations such as extra time, stop time, text-to-speech, speech-to-text, large print, and other supports tailored to identified needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school requires English proficiency before enrolling and does not offer ESL instruction. English proficiency is assessed during admissions; Kindergarten through Grade 6 must demonstrate English language proficiency as requested by the Admissions Office, and Grades 7–Pre-University may be required to take TOEFL, IELTS or CAEL if applying as ESL applicants. For international students who do not have a foundation in French, special French-language courses are offered (entry-point dependent and may incur an additional cost). All students must fulfil French-language requirements to obtain the Quebec DES at the end of Grade 11.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is a central focus of the Health & Wellness program. Three school counsellors and an onsite nurse support students' health and wellbeing, with advisors and homeroom teachers monitoring progress. A holistic wellness framework addresses social, emotional, and academic needs, including age-appropriate education on stress management, healthy relationships, digital citizenship, and consent. Wellness teams meet weekly to identify students in difficulty and develop action plans.

Safeguarding

Lower Canada College implements the Protecteur national de l'élève framework, providing province-wide procedures to protect all students. Complaints are handled through the National Student Ombudsman and Regional Student Ombudsmen to uphold student and parent rights. The Ministry of Education's Code of Ethics is referenced, and there are protections against reprisals for individuals who raise concerns.

Admissions

1. Decide the entry grade and begin the application process. Applications are accepted year-round, up to one year before the intended year of entry. It is advisable to apply by the Round One deadlines to maximize placement. If you apply in the second round, the candidate may be placed in the wait pool.

2. Note Round One deadlines by grade for 2026-2027 admission. Kindergarten: November 17, 2025; Grades 1-6: January 12, 2026; Grade 7: October 10, 2025; Grades 8-11: January 12, 2026; Pre-University: January 12, 2026. Ensure the application is submitted by these dates to qualify for Round One consideration.

3. Grade 7 applicants may take the Grade 7 Common Admission Test (CAT). For fall 2026 admission there are five possible test dates; registration deadlines are approximately ten days before each date. Registration opens in August, and an inquiry form should be completed to receive reminders and the testing link.

4. Merit awards and financial assistance are available. Financial assistance is available for students in grades 7-12 who have demonstrated need; not available to K-6 or to students with temporary status in Canada. Merit-based awards are offered for 7-12; applicants are considered during the admissions process and need not submit a separate application.

5. Financial assistance and awards process. Financial assistance applications are separate from the admissions process and are handled via Apple Financial Services (AFS); the LCC Student Aid Committee uses the AFS analysis to consider all requests. Any financial assistance is a grant toward tuition (not a loan) and is reviewed annually. The AFS online application fee for 2025-2026 is $137.50, with a $50 fee for separated/divorced families.

Scholarships

Financial assistance and awards overview: Financial assistance is available for students in grades 7-12 who demonstrate need, but not for students in K-6 or those with temporary status in Canada. Applications for financial assistance are separate from admissions and are processed with Apple Financial Services (AFS); the LCC Student Aid Committee uses the AFS analysis to determine awards. Financial assistance, when granted, is a bursary toward tuition and is reviewed annually; the online AFS application fee is $137.50 for 2025-2026, with an additional $50 for separated/divorced families. Merit-based awards are also offered for grades 7-12 and are considered during the admissions process; no separate application is required.

Waitlist

The admissions process accepts applications year-round up to one year prior to entry; however, it is recommended to apply by the Round One deadlines for best placement. Students who apply in the second round may be placed in the wait pool. Round One deadlines for 2026-2027 admission are: Kindergarten — November 17, 2025; Grades 1-6 — January 12, 2026; Grade 7 — October 10, 2025; Grades 8-11 — January 12, 2026; Pre-University — January 12, 2026.

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