Compare Specialist-level SEN International Schools in Montreal, Canada

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Instructs in French

Fees CA$5,884 - 7,859

Pupils 1260

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf is a private Jesuit-influenced secondary school in Montréal offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Canadian curriculum. It serves students from 1re to 5e secondaire, with 1re to 4e taught in single-sex classes while social spaces are shared. The Brébeuf core emphasizes college readiness and is enriched with options such as Sport et monde, Latin et monde, and Espagnol et monde. The campus sits in Montréal's university district and includes a computer lab and a robotics lab, plus the Pavillon Coutu indoor sports complex and related facilities. The school upholds Jesuit humanist values and mandatory community engagement, including cross-disciplinary projects, an international fair, and the 5e citoyen project recognized by the Ministry. Instruction covers four levels of English and strong attention to French, with an emphasis on sciences and mathematics. Notable offerings include SimONU, theatre and music, and a wide program of cultural and service activities.

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Address: 3200 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road, Montréal, QC H3T 1C1, CANADA.

Stages

Secondary (grades 7–11) and Collegial (CEGEP/DEC) programs.

Country affiliation

Canada

Religious affiliation

Catholic (Jesuit)

Bus service

The college is well served by public transportation, with two Blue Line metro stations (Côte-des-Neiges and Université de Montréal) and multiple bus routes (e.g., 51, 121, 165).

Application and registration fees

- Droits d'admission (première année) : CAD 50.
- Droits d'inscription annuels : CAD 200 (secondaire et collégial).

Secondary: mandatory tuition and standard charges (per school year and per term)

- Droits de scolarité annuels (secondaire) : CAD 5,884 per year.
- Fonds de modernisation (secondaire) : CAD 775 per year.
- Frais obligatoires additionnels (examples listed separately below) : agenda, carte étudiante, assurance, informatique, activités récréatives, etc. (voir la section « Autres frais » pour montants détaillés).

Billing schedule and per-term amounts (secondary):

- Paiement fractionné par prélèvements préautorisés (DPA) : quatre prélèvements correspondant chacun à 25% des frais de scolarité, programmés aux dates indiquées dans le calendrier des prélèvements (ex. fin août, fin septembre, mi-janvier, mi-février). Par conséquent, pour les frais de scolarité annuels de CAD 5,884, chaque prélèvement de 25% représente CAD 1,471. (Les états de compte précisent les numéros de référence à utiliser pour le paiement par Internet.)

Secondary: optional / program fees and boarding

- Options : Espagnol et monde / Latin et monde : CAD 475.
- Option Sport et monde : Hockey CAD 1,035 ; Basketball CAD 835 ; Multisports CAD 745.
- Repas du midi (facultatif) : CAD 1,321.
- Résidence (à partir de la 5e secondaire) incluant 3 repas par jour : CAD 7,413.

Secondary: other mandatory and routine fees (annual amounts listed)

- Droits d'inscription annuels : CAD 200.
- Activités récréatives : CAD 230.
- Agenda : CAD 20.
- Carte étudiante : CAD 20.
- Informatique (frais technologiques) : CAD 145.
- Assurance scolaire : indicée (ex. CAD 20 selon grille).
- Contribution à la Fondation (optionnelle/contributive) : exemple indiqué CAD 325.
- Réduction familiale : rabais de CAD 150 appliqué pour le 2e enfant et suivants au niveau secondaire.

Collégial (Cégep) : mandatory tuition, sessioning and residence

- Droits de scolarité annuels (collégial) : CAD 7,859.
- Frais généraux (fonds de modernisation, association des parents, association étudiante, etc.) : exemple total indiqué CAD 1,501.84.
- Frais obligatoires et frais divers (exemples, montants annuels) : agenda CAD 20; carte étudiante CAD 20; informatique CAD 170; formation TIC CAD 350; association étudiante CAD 45.84; association des parents CAD 30; assurance scolaire CAD ~25.

Per-term / per-session approach (collégial):

- Les frais collégiaux sont facturés par session (automne et hiver). Le montant des droits de scolarité annuels est complété par frais additionnels (fonds, pension, repas, contributions ministérielles le cas échéant). Des grilles tarifaires détaillées par type d'étudiant (résident du Québec, non‑résident du Québec, étudiant étranger) et par session sont publiées et listent les totaux par session et par année. Exemple de montant indicatif par session et par année figurant dans les grilles : totaux session automne et session hiver et total annuel (voir les grilles tarifaires fournies).

Collégial: résidence et nourriture (exemples de montants indiqués)

- Dépôt (réservation de chambre) : CAD 400.
- Chambre simple (35 semaines) : CAD 4,582.
- Chambre double (35 semaines) : CAD 3,698.
- Repas (3 repas par jour, 174 jours) : CAD 2,836.
- Repas du midi seulement (174 jours) : CAD 1,216.

Other fees and optional charges relevant to both levels

- Frais d'administration dossiers étudiants étrangers (le cas échéant) : exemple CAD 150 par année.
- Frais liés au Baccalauréat International (collégial) : inscription par session CAD 220; coûts d'inscription aux examens du diplôme environ CAD 1,250 (dernier cycle) et frais pour mémoires/exploration BI environ CAD 550.
- Frais pour certains cours (laboratoire, déplacements, matériel) peuvent s'appliquer selon le programme; ces frais sont facturés en sus selon les cours choisis.
- Fournitures, manuels et uniformes / tenues de sport sont vendus à la Coop Brébeuf; les montants varient selon les articles achetés (librairie / tenue sportive / manuels). La coopérative gère vente et location de manuels et articles aux étudiants.

Deposits, refunds and cancellation / refund-related rules

- Certains dépôts de réservation ou frais d'ouverture sont non remboursables ; d'autres montants liés à la résidence peuvent être indiqués comme remboursables ou non selon la catégorie d'étudiant. Les grilles tarifaires précisent, par type d'étudiant et par option de pension, le dépôt non remboursable et le dépôt remboursable le cas échéant.
- Pour les prélèvements préautorisés (DPA) du secondaire : l'autorisation peut être révoquée par le titulaire du compte à tout moment moyennant un préavis de 10 jours.
- Pour des inscriptions spécifiques (ex. cours d'été), certains droits d'inscription sont explicitement non remboursables (ex. droits d'inscription de CAD 30 pour certains cours d'été).

Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties

- Secondaire : calendrier de prélèvements DPA détaillé (ex. 27 août, 25 sept., 13 nov., 11 déc., 15 janv., 19 fév., 12 mars, 9 avril, 7 mai, 11 juin) ; les dates et montants annuels sont affichés sur l'état de compte reçu avant chaque prélèvement. Les prélèvements liés aux frais de scolarité sont indiqués en pourcentage (25% aux dates principales). Révocation : préavis de 10 jours.
- Collégial : la facturation se fait par session ; les instructions et modes de paiement, dépôts demandés et échéances figurent sur les grilles tarifaires et les documents financiers (renseignements collégiaux). Avant le début des cours, il est demandé de s'assurer que le ou les montants dus correspondant à la colonne applicable sont versés selon les modalités indiquées.
- Frais pour chèques refusés / impayés : par exemple, une majoration administrative de CAD 25 s'applique pour chaque chèque refusé.

Accepted payment methods (fee payment options)

- Paiement en ligne via le service « Paiement de facture en ligne » des banques canadiennes (liste d'institutions acceptées : Desjardins, CIBC, Laurentienne, BMO, Banque Nationale, RBC, Scotia, Tangerine, TD selon le service). Utiliser le numéro pour paiement électronique indiqué sur l'état de compte ou la carte étudiante/Omnivox (numéro de référence). Délai de traitement bancaire : prévoir 24–48h (secondaire) ; 2–5 jours ouvrables (collégial) selon l'institution.
- Paiement par débit Interac au comptoir des ressources financières (collégial).
- Paiement par chèque, chèque certifié ou mandat‑poste libellé au Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf ; dépôt possible au comptoir des ressources financières ou envoi postal à l'adresse de la direction des ressources financières.
- Transfert bancaire direct au compte du Collège (instructions disponibles dans les documents de paiement). Paiements internationaux : SWIFT/BIC et frais de transfert à la charge du donneur d'ordre.
- Débit préautorisé (DPA) : disponible (secondaire) ; formulaire d'adhésion requis et spécimen de chèque à joindre ; DPA couvre les prélèvements programmés et reste en place jusqu'à la fin de la scolarité secondaire de l'élève sauf révocation.

Notes finales utiles (factuelles, sans recommandation)

- Les montants pour certaines catégories d'étudiants (étudiants étrangers, citoyens canadiens / immigrants reçus non‑résidents du Québec) suivent des grilles tarifaires distinctes et incluent, selon le cas, des droits complémentaires de scolarité et des assurances obligatoires.
- Les frais liés au programme BI (examens, mémoire) s'ajoutent aux droits de scolarité pour les étudiants inscrits au Baccalauréat International.

(End of fees overview.)

Boarding Arrangements

Brébeuf operates an on‑campus student residence with lease‑based rooms at 5625 Decelles Avenue. The Residence Regulations are part of the lease and govern safety, conduct and use of the facilities. Prohibited: drugs and alcohol, weapons, smoking in rooms, bringing animals; visiting rules are restricted; first‑year residents must study 19:30–21:30 Monday to Thursday; there is a 23:00 curfew; the residence controls after‑hours entry (via the Decelles entrance) and the director may relocate residents as needed; the residence may inspect rooms and confiscate prohibited items.

Uniform Requirement

The dress code applies to all students from 1st to 5th secondary and must be observed from the first day of the school year until the last day of exams in June. For 1st–4th secondary, the code requires a base top layer (turtleneck, shirt or polo worn at the hips) and an optional second layer (fleece, sweatshirt or knit jacket) with limits on logos; bottoms include neutral dress pants or knee‑length golf shorts, or a knee‑length dress or skirt, with opaque socks or tights and closed‑toe leather shoes (heel or sole not exceeding 5 cm). Not allowed are espadrilles, mules, boots, caps, ripped or sheer clothing, clothing that reveals shoulders/chest/abdomen/back/thighs, jeans, fleece pants, cargo pants or leggings, sportswear, kangaroo‑pocket hoodies, and clothing promoting alcohol, drugs, pornography, violence or racism; oversized logos or camouflage patterns are also prohibited. The 5th secondary uses the same rules with the same privileges. For sports, a separate athletic dress code applies (non‑marking indoor shoes; Brébeuf‑branded shorts, T‑shirt and sweatshirts/hoodies).

Food Options

Chartwells provides two cafeteria service points. L'Oasis, in Pavilion C, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with à la carte or combination meals. Café Cactus, in Pavilion D, offers additional student options. Menus and meal plans are published for 2026–2027; microwaves are available for heating meals. Oasis hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 for breakfast, 11:30 to 13:15 for lunch, and 17:30 to 18:30 for dinner (Friday evenings excluded).

Governance and Ownership

Brébeuf is a francophone private institution governed by the Fondation du Collège Jean‑de‑Brébeuf. The Foundation's mission is to receive, maintain and use funds to allow Brébeuf to continue its work as a private institution at the secondary and college levels. The Foundation has a Board of Directors and a director‑general; Brébeuf is supported by a Corporation. The Foundation's address is 3200, Côte‑Sainte‑Catherine, Montréal, QC, H3T 1C1; contact fondation@brebeuf.qc.ca. The Foundation's board includes Me Clemens Mayr as President, among others; Brébeuf operates as a private educational institution with governance documented in Foundation policies.

Curriculum

Secondary education runs from 1re to 5e secondaire, built on a solid common core called the Brébeuf curriculum. The core is enriched for all students with options that deepen study according to interests, including Sport et monde, Latin et monde, and Espagnol et monde. Brébeuf emphasizes Jesuit humanist values, with community engagement mandatory for all students and interdisciplinary projects such as cross‑disciplinary investigations, an international fair, and the 5e citoyen project recognized by the Ministry. An enriched program extends across all profiles with a strong emphasis on sciences and mathematics, careful attention to French, and four levels of English to meet student needs. Students develop study skills for college readiness—autonomy, curiosity, tenacity, research, and organization—and may pursue elite‑level sports if desired. Since 2013, instruction from 1re to 4e secondaire is non‑mixed; boys and girls are placed in separate classes, but social interaction occurs in shared spaces.

Higher Education Progression

Brébeuf's college program emphasizes pathways into health sciences and engineering; graduates frequently pursue studies in highly selective faculties. The college sends the largest share of its Sciences de la nature graduates to medical and related programs, and Brébeuf is the leading source of new medical students to Université de Montréal and the francophone medical contingent at McGill. Graduates also enter faculties including architecture, law, psychology, and related fields, with many continuing to programs in engineering, mathematics, and the sciences. These destinations reflect Brébeuf's strong preparation for both professional and academic futures.

Gifted and Talented

The school offers an advanced profile called Eurêk@, available in Sciences de la santé and in Sciences pures et appliquées, which uses a laptop‑driven pedagogy with simulations, modeling, software problem solving, and lab sensor work to develop higher‑level scientific thinking and problem solving.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The college provides a multidisciplinary psychosocial team that offers confidential, personalized support to promote emotional well-being and help students manage personal, social, and emotional challenges. Psychosocial interveners provide one-on-one support for stress, anxiety, relationships, and crises, and organize workshops and activities to promote mental and emotional well-being. The college also offers health services through a school nurse and a sexologist who delivers education and support on sexuality, relationships, and violence. The health service is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:45 and provides confidential clinical evaluation, first aid, and referrals.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The college provides accommodations for students with special needs or functional limitations. It supports conditions such as ADHD, learning disorders, mental health concerns, and physical, sensory, or neurological differences. To access accommodations, students provide medical documentation or an evaluation report (neuropsychological, speech-language or psychological). The orthopédagogie team conducts short-term individual or group follow-ups, writes intervention plans, and implements adaptive measures for EHDAA in collaboration with the school administration and teachers. Tutoring support is available, including volunteer tutoring for secondary and college students and paid external tutoring when recommended.

Mental Wellbeing

The college provides psychosocial intervention services to support mental well-being. Intervenants psychosociales offer confidential, individualized support to help students understand and regulate emotions, cope with stress, and maintain balance. They provide crisis support and referral when needed and work to promote mental and emotional well-being through workshops and activities. Hours for psychosocial services are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 16:30.

Safeguarding

The college has a policy to prevent and combat sexual violence within the campus community. The policy defines sexual violence, outlines prevention, awareness, safety and complaint-handling, and ensures accountability and support for all involved. Any person who is a victim or a witness may file a complaint in person at the service desk or report anonymously by email or by phone. The college also provides a sexologist who offers education on sexuality and violence and serves as a resource for related concerns.

History

The school traces its origins to the Jesuit-founded Collège Sainte-Marie in Montreal, established in 1848. In 1909 the Jesuits purchased the Leslie farm in Côte-des-Neiges to house the project, and construction of Brébeuf began in 1927. The college opened on September 12, 1928, and in 1929 signed with Université de Montréal an agreement authorizing it to confer a Bachelor of Arts. From its founding Brébeuf followed the Jesuit educational tradition, with a predominantly Jesuit faculty for many years and an eight-year classical program culminating in the BA, with a strong emphasis on languages and a broad curriculum. In the 1960s, the Jesuits proposed merging Brébeuf with Sainte-Marie to form a new university, but the Royal Commission on Education in 1961 led Brébeuf to abandon the plan; the college then moved toward the cégep model, began offering the new college program in 1968 and abandoned the classical program in 1972, while coeducation was introduced in 1968–69; in 1986 the Society of Jesus transferred Brébeuf to a lay corporation, with the last Jesuit director remaining until 1991.

Community

The school's life includes a dynamic offering of more than 60 sociocultural committees and activities, enabling students to develop all facets of their personality and autonomy. Every year, more than 100 sports, artistic, cultural and community activities are offered to collegial students, organized with the collaboration of teachers, staff and external contributors, and they are recognized through the Distinction Brébeuf. Volunteer engagement is encouraged through extracurricular groups such as the First Aid Intervention Group (GISB), the Réseau d'entraide des étudiants de Brébeuf, Amnesty International, the ecological committee, and ROTARACT, and the Residence service provides supervision to support a positive study climate and student development.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Created in the early 1980s and incorporated in 1991, the Association des parents du Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf is a non-profit corporation that collaborates to enrich the College's educational life. Its objectives include helping parents participate actively in their children's education, promoting students' interests, serving as the voice of all parents, defending the College's interests when needed, and encouraging social involvement, creativity and initiative among students. It has representation on the College's board and on statutory committees, and it runs dynamic committees and administers grants to support College initiatives. The Association also recognizes student involvement through awards such as the Distinction Érasme and manages other subsidies.

Facilities Overview

The school was founded in Montreal in 1928 by Jesuit priests and has been run by a lay corporation since 1986. It is located in the heart of Montreal's university district. The campus sits in an oasis of greenery conducive to learning and relaxation. The school uses a single curriculum with three options, and girls and boys study separately from the 1re to the 4e secondaire. It has a computer lab and a robotics lab.

Sports Facilities

The Pavillon Coutu indoor sports complex meets international standards for basketball, badminton, handball, and volleyball. The gymnas AB features two basketball courts that can be configured for indoor soccer, or two volleyball courts, or six badminton courts. Gymnas EF – Pavillon Coutu provides similar capacity with two basketball courts and options for indoor soccer, volleyball, or other configurations. The Salle Multisports supports activities such as fencing, dance, karate, and aikido, among others, and the Palestre and Salle d'entraînement provide additional spaces for training and community use outside class times.

Academic Facilities

The school has a computer laboratory and a robotics lab.

Extra Curricular Facilities

The college offers a broad range of extracurricular activities including Improvisation, billiards league, Music, Student Radio, Robotics, and Theatre. It also features SimONU (Model United Nations) and Secondary in Performing arts, along with culture and adventure trips to France, Peru, Morocco, and Ireland, and a ski trip to Kilington.

Academic & Intellectual

The College Brébeuf offers a broad range of academic and intellectual opportunities through competitions and scholarly activities. In literature and poetry, students participate in the intercollegiate Critère literary contest, Marathon d'écriture, Prix littéraire des collégiens, Recueil intercollégial de poésie, and the intercollegial drama writing competition L'Égrégore. In science and politics, students engage in Bourstad online stock market simulations, mathematics contests, the national biology contest, Expo Science, Génies en herbe, and Parliament Jeunesse (youth parliament).

Arts & Creative

The Brébeuf arts program features theatre and music. Theatre includes Brébeuf's in-house productions as well as Stagestruck Productions, an English-language play produced annually. The Brébeuf School of Music offers an Ensemble Vocal and a Ukulele course.

Cultural & Language

The College offers a program of cultural and linguistic exchanges for students from 1re through 5e secondaire, providing immersion in foreign cultures through host families and reciprocal hosting at the College. It also runs a program of cultural travel adventures for students in 2e through 5e secondaire. For information about exchanges and travel details, contact Julie Letendre, student life advisor.

Social & Hobbies

Social life is vibrant with a variety of student activities. Each year Brébeuf presents Carnaval, Olympiades, and Theatre performances. The college also hosts Génies en herbe, a lunchtime culture quiz, and Le Graffiti, a student-run newspaper that publishes news and opinion.

Community & Service

Engagement in the community is central to Brébeuf's program and is officially recognized each year through the Reconnaissance Brébeuf. Activities include Amnesty International, the environmental committee, a community garden, peer tutoring, PROMIS tutoring, the Pointe-Saint-Charles Food Bank, volunteering at the Robin des Bois restaurant, Centraide fundraising, and Youth Challenges for Sainte-Justine Hospital. The program emphasizes social and environmental responsibility.

Leadership & Professional

The College has the Association générale des étudiants de Brébeuf (AGEB), the official student federation with a seven-member executive that defends student rights and coordinates college-wide life. The COOPSCO student cooperative provides benefits and a stakeholder model, and Le Graffiti is the student newspaper that publishes information and allows student writers to contribute.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Sports occupy a central place at Brébeuf, with 18 intercollegial teams across 12 disciplines and a robust sport culture that includes elite teams, intra-sport options, and Friday sport activities in addition to physical education classes. The health service promotes student well-being, offering sex education and confidential individual or group counseling. A broad menu of clubs and activities supports a balanced and engaging student life.

Admissions

Admission is conducted electronically. Winter 2027 admissions will take place from September 15, 2026 to December 1, 2026. We do not accept applications from international students for the winter session. Autumn 2027 admissions will begin on January 8, 2027 at noon. 1) Submit the online admission application and choose two programs or profiles that interest you. If admitted to your first choice, the second will not be analyzed. The candidate is responsible for ensuring they have the prerequisite courses for the various programs or profiles. 2) Attach the birth certificate. Additional identity documents are required if you were born outside Quebec. 3) We import your 4th and 5th year secondary results from a database. Students who studied abroad must attach transcripts for the last three years. Students from AEFE institutions in Quebec will be contacted by email regarding documents to provide. 4) You will receive an email in the following weeks inviting you to view your verdict online and the letter associated with the verdict. This is done at the same place where you submitted the application using your admission number. 5) We will email placement tests in English, French, and Spanish. These tests are mandatory and used only for classification; they do not affect your verdict. 6) If admitted, you must complete the enrollment and pay the enrollment fees before the deadline. Instructions and the deadline will be communicated in the letter. 7) The course-selection process will be sent by email. These must be completed before the deadline that will be communicated. 8) You will receive two additional communications: one in June and one at the beginning of August. For more information, the admissions office can be contacted via the college's general channels.

Scholarships

Entrance excellence scholarships are offered, with approximately 85 scholarships awarded in 2027. Brébeuf Grand Scholarship: 4,500 dollars. Brébeuf Grand Sports Scholarship: 4,500 dollars. Program scholarships: 1,500 dollars each, for a total of 19,500 dollars, including three scholarships for the DEC Nature Sciences program, three for the DEC Human Sciences program, three for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program (including one for an IB secondary school graduate), two for the DEC Arts, Letters and Communication program, and two for the DEC in Sciences, Letters and Arts. Seventy scholarships for student leaders: 1,000 dollars each, totaling 70,000 dollars. The entrance scholarship program materials note deadlines and required documents; the application deadline is February 9, 2027 before 10:00 p.m. The application dossier for Brébeuf Grand Scholarship, Grand Sports Scholarship, program scholarships, and student leadership scholarships includes a completed form listing major extracurricular, sporting, and volunteer leadership achievements, with optional supplementary documents. A forthcoming PDF version of the candidate form will be available in October 2027. Recommenders may be school staff, an employer, or a supervisor of extracurricular, athletic, or volunteer activities. Selection criteria emphasize academic excellence, breadth and duration of involvement, demonstrated leadership, and the quality of the application. For the Grand Sports Scholarship, the athlete must be identified by their federation as rising star, elite, or excellence. Submitting additional documents (optional) can be done by email in PDF format to the scholarship address by February 9, 2027 before 10:00 p.m.; only dossiers from applicants who have submitted an admission application are considered. Applicants receive a response during the week of March 15, 2027. Second-year excellence scholarships recognise students who stand out for their passion and impact. Dominic Roy Scholarship (Humanities) 1,500 dollars; Honorable Judge Jeffrey Edwards Scholarship (Humanities) 1,500 dollars; COOPSCO Brébeuf Scholarship (Arts, Letters and Communication) 1,500 dollars; Family Vujanovic Scholarships (Nature Sciences and Sciences, Letters and Arts) 1,500 dollars each for two scholarships; Lucien Bouchard Scholarship (BI Humanities and BI Sciences of Nature) 1,500 dollars. Association des parents du Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf scholarships provide two leadership scholarships of 1,000 dollars and two social-engagement scholarships of 1,000 dollars each. Other scholarships include College-administered financial aid scholarships and government financial aid options. For more details, see the college's scholarships page.

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Centennial Academy

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in English, French

Ages 12 - 16 years

Fees CA$24,272

Type Co-educational

Centennial Academy is an inclusive private high school in Montreal that serves students aged 12 to 16 with learning differences. It teaches in English and French and follows the Quebec government curriculum enhanced by a Coached Development Model, a structured approach that integrates targeted feedback, universal design for learning, and individualized accommodations. The school offers bilingual instruction and provides 25 academic accommodations for all learners, supporting daily data collection and analysis to promote student autonomy. With a campus in the Golden Square Mile, the school combines facilities with spaces to inspire creativity, including a football/soccer field, an outdoor gym, and student lounges. Class sizes average 18, and every student has a personal laptop, with WordQ and Lexibar available at school and home. The Wellness Center supports wellbeing, and a 45-minute homework period reinforces learning. A mentorship-based, bilingual environment empowers autonomous, resilient learners.

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. School Address: 2075 Sherbrooke Street W, Montreal, QC H3H 1G6. Mailing Address: CP 163, Succursale H, Montreal, QC H3G 2K7.

Stages

High School

Type

Private high school (independent)

Additional learning support

The school provides 25 academic accommodations for all learners.

Country affiliation

Canada

Application fee
- CAD 50 non‑refundable application fee payable with the application. Accepted payment methods listed for the application include Interac e‑transfer, cash, or personal cheque.

Registration fee
- CAD 200 non‑refundable registration fee required to reserve a place. Online payment instructions are provided for this registration payment.

Tuition fees (academic year 2026–2027)
- Annual tuition: CAD 24,271.54 for the 2026–2027 academic year. The annual tuition figure applies to enrolled students; tuition is subject to transfer fees when applicable. Tuition is eligible for pro‑rata adjustment if a student transfers into the school during the school year (the tuition is prorated based on the number of days remaining in the school year). Payment plans are offered to families to spread payments across multiple installments.

International student fee
- Foreign / international student fee: CAD 5,075 (additional to the annual tuition). Payment plans are available for international students as well.

Transfer (one‑time) fees when entering after Grade 7
- Grade 7: CAD 0
- Grade 8: CAD 1,000
- Grade 9: CAD 1,500
- Grade 10: CAD 2,000
- Grade 11: CAD 2,500
These one‑time transfer fees are charged to students who join the school after Grade 7 to cover additional integration and facility costs. The annual tuition remains the same across grades; the transfer fee is a separate, one‑time charge.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school offers flexible payment plans and installment arrangements for the annual tuition. Specific installment amounts and dates are determined by the school's billing arrangements under those payment plans. Tuition is prorated for students who begin mid‑year. Application and registration fees are explicitly non‑refundable. Interac e‑transfer is accepted for school payments (use the school's Interac e‑transfer instructions and the designated email and security question/answer).

Boarding fees
- Centennial Academy is a day school; there are no boarding or dormitory fees.

Other costs and optional fees
- School uniform: Uniforms are supplied through the school's designated supplier; families purchase uniform items separately. The uniform supplier accepts credit card (Visa, Mastercard) and cheque payments for uniform orders. Exchange and return timeframes and policies for uniform purchases are set by the uniform supplier.
- Transportation: Bus transport is available from specific pickup areas for an additional fee; transportation is billed separately. Exact bus route fees and pickup availability are subject to demand and separate charges.
- Academic materials and most program fees are included in the stated tuition (textbooks tailored to students, music, art and athletic programs, lunchtime clubs and other listed inclusions). Additional optional activities or external services (if any) may incur separate charges.

Refund information
- The application fee (CAD 50) and the registration fee (CAD 200) are non‑refundable. Tuition is prorated if a student transfers into the school mid‑year. No other general refund schedule for tuition or fees is published in the school materials provided.

Fee payment options
- Interac e‑transfer: The school accepts Interac e‑transfers for payments with specified email, security question and answer instructions for correct application of payment.
- Cheque and cash: The application form lists payment by personal cheque or cash as accepted methods for the application fee; cheques are used for certain school payments.
- Credit card: The school's uniform supplier accepts Visa and Mastercard for uniform purchases; the school offers online payment options for registration that may support electronic payments.

If a specific fee item, per‑term installment amount, or transportation fare is required for database entry and is not listed above, that item is not published in the school's public fee materials for the 2026–2027 academic year. The figures and payment methods above are stated for the 2026–2027 academic year and reflect the school's published fee structure for that year.

Uniform Requirement

Casual uniform or formal uniform options are available; you are not required to purchase both, and the majority wear the casual uniform. The formal uniform is also acceptable. A gym uniform is required for physical education; black shoes are recommended but not mandatory; changing rooms are available.

Food Options

Cafeteria service is available on site, with a cafeteria service and payment.

Governance and Ownership

Board of Directors governs Centennial Academy. The Board Chair is Ms. Martine Desjardins. The Centennial Foundation is the associated charitable foundation supporting the school.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Centennial Academy provides a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students. Five core values guide daily interactions: a commitment to effective learning; collaborative approaches to learning; care for all learners; acceptance of differences; and accountability of action. An Action Plan Against Violence and Bullying upholds safety and wellbeing. The school has a Complaints Policy aligned with the National Student Ombudsman Act, with reporting channels to the Student Success team. Concerns can be reported via a form or by email, and the Student Success team responds within 10 working days; if unresolved, the issue may be escalated to the National Student Ombudsman.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Centennial Academy is a high school for students with learning differences. The school provides 25 academic accommodations for all learners. It supports learners through a Coached Learning Development Model that aims to build autonomy and resilience.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school teaches in English and French. It is described as the only independent English and French Montreal high school focused on teaching students to succeed through a Coached Learning Development Model.

Mental Wellbeing

Centennial Academy maintains a safe environment that supports mental wellbeing. Five core values include care for all learners and acceptance of differences. An Action Plan Against Violence and Bullying reinforces wellbeing. The school provides clear reporting and escalation processes, including a 10-working-day response window for Student Success complaints.

Safeguarding

Centennial Academy has a Safe School Policy and Complaints Process. The five core values underpin safety, and an Action Plan Against Violence and Bullying is in place. Complaints processing aligns with the National Student Ombudsman Act, with reporting options via a form or email to the Student Success team and escalation to the National Student Ombudsman or Regional Student Ombudsman if needed.

History

Centennial Academy has a long history dating back to 1969. Since then, it has transformed the lives of thousands of struggling students left behind by a rigid and uncompromising educational system. The school emphasizes learning over grades and uses a mentorship-based learning model that supports all students, regardless of learning challenges. In 2020, Centennial Academy moved into the historic Grand Séminaire de Montréal, providing a newly updated space designed to inspire creativity. The mission remains to empower autonomous, resilient learners through innovative teaching and neuroscience-informed approaches.

Community

Centennial Academy fosters a supportive, inclusive, and close-knit community. The campus is located in downtown Montréal and has been newly renovated, featuring a modern environment and a beautiful outdoor space. Student life includes numerous art, music, sports and student clubs, and Open House events invite families to experience the school. The Centennial Foundation raises funds to sustain the school and supports initiatives such as the Centennial Hope Scholarship.

Facilities Overview

Centennial Academy's new home sits in the Golden Square Mile with ample green space. It features a football/soccer field and an outdoor gym court. Classrooms have an average size of 18 students and are designed for student engagement. Student lounges encourage conversation and inclusion.

Sports Facilities

The campus includes a football/soccer field and an outdoor gym court. A fitness room is available for student workouts. The Wellness Center provides resources to help students refocus and includes exercise bikes.

Academic Facilities

Centennial teaches the Quebec government curriculum with a Coached Development Model that integrates learning strategies and Universal Design for Learning. All classrooms have cubby storage and charging stations, and each student has a school laptop for classroom use. WordQ and Lexibar software are available to all students at school and at home. Course packs for Math, Science and Social Studies are provided online, and a 45-minute homework period is built into the daily schedule. The Wellness Center supports well-being and includes exercise bikes.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Centennial offers music, art and athletic programs, and a wide range of student clubs. Lunchtime clubs, structured lunch activities and sports teams are scheduled to support social skill development. Activities include Cougar Band (a lunchtime band), Glee Club, Girls Group and Yearbook Club. Intramural sports and basketball teams are available, along with student council and other activities. Student lounges and social spaces encourage peer interaction.

Academic & Intellectual

The school follows the Quebec government curriculum in a coachable, structured format. The Coached Development Model has every teacher applying the same learning framework across all subjects and grades, with accommodations and targeted feedback. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guides instruction, and 25 accommodations are provided to all students. Teachers are trained to facilitate learning, creating a predictable, supportive classroom environment.

Arts & Creative

Centennial Academy offers music, art and athletic programs and many student clubs. Examples of lunchtime activities include Cougar Band, Glee Club, Girls Group and Yearbook Club. Lunchtime clubs and structured lunch activities provide social opportunities and structured time outside class, with sports teams also offered.

Cultural & Language

Centennial Academy operates as an English and French language private high school in Quebec. Its mission and vision emphasize bilingual education and empowering struggling students in a bilingual environment. The Our Vision statement describes becoming the bilingual English and French language private high school in Quebec and across Canada.

Social & Hobbies

Social and hobbies are supported through lunchtime clubs, intramural sports, and student council. Examples of clubs include Cougar Band, Glee Club, Girls Group and Yearbook Club. Classrooms are designed for student engagement and student lounges foster conversation and inclusion.

Leadership & Professional

Leadership opportunities exist through student council and various clubs; students develop collaboration and communication skills through leadership roles and teamwork. Centennial Academy's mentorship-based learning model provides structured support to all students, with teachers trained to facilitate learning and give regular feedback.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Centennial Academy prioritizes well-being and a holistic approach to education. A Wellness Center helps students refocus, let off steam and prepare for learning, with exercise bikes available. Mental and emotional health are integral to success, and the school describes itself as a safe space that supports social and emotional well-being. A 45-minute homework period is built into the daily schedule to help students consolidate learning.

Admissions

New students are welcomed throughout the year with no entrance exam. 3 Steps to Enrolment: 1) Fill out this form and a representative of the Admissions Team will contact you to schedule an in-person or virtual parent meeting. 2) After a review of the files and parent meeting, a decision will be made and a representative of the Admissions Team will contact you to schedule a second in-person meeting and a school tour with you and your child. 3) Once accepted, the following documents are required for the student file: Tuition and Fees. Admissions documents include: Application Form; Applicant's RAMQ health insurance card; Applicant's birth certificate (including the names of both parents); If the applicant was not born in Canada, proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian passport or citizenship certificate); Applicant's English Language Eligibility certificate (for admittance into the English sector); Quebec residency proof; Two pieces of identification for one parent; Applicant photo; A non-refundable online payment of $200 for registration; All documentation must be provided in English or French; foreign-language documents require certified translation (both the original and translated versions). Tuition for the 2026–2027 school year is CAD 24,271.54 (plus transfer fees where applicable). There is a $50 non-refundable application fee and a $200 non-refundable registration fee. International students pay a foreign student fee of CAD 5,075. Payment plans are available. Transportation is available with bus options at pick-up locations in the West Island of Montreal, St. Laurent, Laval and TMR (based on demand).

Scholarships

Financial Aid Bursary: Centennial Academy provides financial aid opportunities for students. Bursaries are not full-tuition. The bursary application must be submitted through Apple Financial Services. The bursary process for the 2027–2028 academic year can be initiated starting September 28, 2026. Deadlines are First round December 1, 2026; Second round March 15, 2027; Final round June 1, 2027. Early deadlines improve the chance of being considered if the financial need criteria are met; a decision is rendered 6–8 weeks after the deadline. For the 2026–2027 school year, bursaries are no longer available.

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École Marie-Clarac

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Instructs in French

Ages 3 - null years

Pupils 1241

Type Co-educational, Girls School

École Marie-Clarac is a private French-language school in Montréal that operates across three campuses, serving daycare (mixed ages 3–4), preschool (mixed age 5), primary (1st–6th, mixed), and a girls-only secondary program (1st–5th). The curriculum blends the Canadian framework with the IB Middle Years Programme for all secondary students. The MYP emphasizes intercultural openness, critical thinking, and civic engagement, complemented by advanced study profiles such as Languages +, Science + Design, and Génération Innovation. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary in 1949, the school is a UNESCO Associated School (2019) and welcomes over 1,300 students annually. Facilities include a psychomotricity room, swimming pool, two gymnasiums, an arts room, a library, and a chapel; meals are served daily, with day camp and before- and after-school care from 7:00 to 19:00. The pastoral program supports well-being, and the library houses over 10,000 documents in French, English, and Spanish.

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Garderie/Preschool/Primary campus at 11273 Avenue de Mère-Anselme, Montreal, QC H1H 4Z2; Secondary campus at 3641 Boulevard Gouin Est, Montreal, QC H1H 5L8.

Stages

Daycare; Preschool; Primary; Secondary (Secondary is girls-only).

Type

Private French-language school. Daycare, Preschool and Primary are co-ed; Secondary is girls-only; Catholic affiliation.

Additional learning support

Two orthopédagogues and a technopedagogue provide student support.

Country affiliation

Canada

Religious affiliation

Catholic

School day structure

Open 6:45–19:00 for daycare, preschool and primary. Grade-specific start and end times vary; typical arrivals around 7:55–8:25 and dismissals around 3:30–3:50. A 17:00–18:00 after-school study period and a 7:30–17:00 day camp are offered; the Hop Hop app coordinates arrivals.

Bus service

Morning-only school bus service for students in 3e–6e year, operated by Autobus RM; routes include Laval, Deux-Montagnes, St-Eustache, Boisbriand, Rosemère, Ste-Thérèse, Blainville, Lorraine, Bois-des-Filion, Terrebonne, and Mascouche; buses arrive at the school around 7:45; contracts are between parents and the bus company; the school does not assume responsibility for private transport.

Application / Admission fee
- CAD 50 non‑remboursable. Payment is made online by credit card at the time the admission form is submitted.

Tuition amounts by year group (numeric tuition amounts not published publicly)
- The school does not publish specific annual tuition or per‑term rates on its public admission pages. The published admissions and financial pages describe the components that make up total fees (tuition plus registration/re‑registration fees, stationery and accessory service fees) but do not list the numeric tuition amounts by year group. Because numeric tuition figures are not publicly posted, exact per‑term and per‑year amounts cannot be provided here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The total annual fees are payable by pre‑authorized debit only, with two available plans: either eight equal monthly payments on the 15th of each month beginning 15 September, or two equal payments on 1 September and 1 February.

Boarding fees
- The school does not operate a boarding/ residential program; boarding fees are not applicable. (School operations are day programs: garderie, préscolaire, primaire, secondaire.)

Other costs and recurring ancillary fees
- Registration / re‑registration fees and stationery charges are charged in addition to tuition.
- Accessory service fees (droits services accessoires) apply at the préscolaire and primaire levels and typically include the hot midday meal, two daily snacks, supervision at lunch and before/after‑class care (service de garde). At the secondary level, accessory service fees include fees for the International Education Programme where applicable.
- Certain student supports and optional services carry separate fees (for example: orthophonie / speech therapy, psychoeducation or psychoeducational services).
- Uniforms are mandatory; the school's official supplier is Modécole. Parents should expect to purchase required uniform pieces separately from tuition. Specific uniform item prices are set by the supplier and are not published as fee lines on the school admission pages.
- Transport: where private school bus services are available, those contracts and fees are arranged directly between parents and the bus company (the school does not assume responsibility for private transport contracts). Transport fees are therefore separate and arranged with the carrier.

Refund information
- The CAD 50 admission fee is explicitly non‑refundable. There is no publicly posted detailed tuition refund or pro‑rata cancellation policy on the admission/financial pages; no specific refund schedule for tuition withdrawals is published on the publicly available admission pages.

Fee payment options and receipts
- Admission fee: online payment by credit card.
- Annual tuition and recurring fees: payable by pre‑authorized debit (direct debit) under the two payment plans described above.
- The school issues receipts for tax purposes: for garderie and préscolaire the full fees are reported as eligible for a childcare deduction/credit; for primary and secondary levels certain accessory service fees or specified supervised study services are eligible as childcare expenses under applicable tax rules. Receipts for the amounts eligible for tax reporting are issued by the school (a receipt for childcare expenses is provided by the last day of February each year).

Discounts and family rates
- A 10% reduction in tuition is granted for the second child of the same family enrolled at the school at the same time.

Summary of findings and limitation
- Available public admissions and financial pages list the CAD 50 non‑refundable admission fee, payment methods (admission fee by credit card; annual fees by pre‑authorized debit), the 8‑payment or 2‑payment schedules, the 10% sibling discount, which auxiliary services are charged separately (meals, snacks, supervision, optional support services), the uniform supplier (Modécole), and that receipts for childcare tax purposes are issued. However, specific numeric tuition amounts by level (per term and per year group) are not published on the school's public admission/financial pages; therefore exact per‑term and per‑year tuition figures cannot be provided in this overview.

Uniform Requirement

The uniform is mandatory. For preschool and primary, the colors are navy, red and white; for secondary, the colors are grey, navy, blue and white. Modécole is the uniform supplier.

Food Options

A cafeteria provides meals. The after-school (guard) service includes a hot noon meal and two snacks per day, with a daily choice of two main menus, including a vegetarian option; lunch and dinner service are available occasionally or regularly.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by a Board of Directors. The Marie-Louise Clarac Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the school. The Association des parents de l'École Marie-Clarac (APEMC) is a consultative body with the administration. The school was founded in 1954 by the Sisters of Charity of Sainte-Marie.

Curriculum

The school is a private French-language school. In Secondary, the program is for girls only, from 1st to 5th secondary. All students in secondary participate in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The MYP goes beyond academic achievement by fostering intercultural openness and international-mindedness, an interdisciplinary approach that cultivates critical thinking, and an education focused on peace and civic engagement. The school offers advanced study profiles including Languages +, Science + Design, and Generation Innovation.

Higher Education Progression

An orientation service offers workshops and information sessions to help students discover their aptitudes and interests and to explore future possibilities. The service also supports 5th secondary students in the college admissions process.

Gifted and Talented

Profiles for advanced study include Languages +, Science + Design, and Generation Innovation.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school fosters a humane, safe, and welcoming environment where every student is recognised in her individuality within a caring educational community. It emphasizes meaningful relationships and belonging through enriching experiences. It cultivates a love of learning and intellectual curiosity, using diverse and innovative teaching approaches. It supports social and emotional development by promoting listening, critical thinking, self-regulation, and respectful communication. It encourages self-esteem, well-being, and the pursuit of personal goals and passions, while fostering responsible citizenship.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides tailored support to each student to promote academic success. It ensures collaboration among all school staff and offers diversified supplementary services. It provides orthopedagogical services to support learning. The school engages families as partners in the process. It emphasizes a collaborative approach to meeting individual student needs.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Secondary Langues + profile offers four languages: French, English, Spanish, and ELA (English Language Arts). The profile includes an enriched English language program as a second language and allows progression to ELA in the final year. Students develop functional Spanish and experience cultural enrichment integrated into French instruction.

Mental Wellbeing

Accompagnement socio-éducatif focuses on the well-being of every student. It provides supports to help students navigate adolescence, including themes such as self-confidence, family and friendship difficulties, motivation, anxiety, and stress. It emphasizes social skills and conflict resolution, and includes prevention of drug use, depression, and suicide. The program promotes healthy habits and collaborative support between students, families, and staff.

Safeguarding

The school maintains a safe, peaceful, and welcoming environment where students are recognised for their individuality within a community. The socio-educational team addresses safety and well-being through topics such as resilience, self-esteem, and responsible decision-making; it also covers bullying awareness and prevention of violence. It promotes respectful interactions and civility, teaches listening and critical thinking, and fosters solidarity and community values through pastoral activities. The program includes preventive discussions on drugs, depression, and suicide and works with families to safeguard students' safety and well-being.

History

The Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary arrived in Canada in 1949 to continue the founder's mission of educating and evangelizing youth, and in 1954 they opened a preschool–kindergarten with boarding. In 1964 the school moved to a complex that also housed a hospital and the nuns' residence, expanding capacity to 360 students as primary and secondary programs were added. The Quebec Ministry of Education declared the elementary program in 1970 and the secondary program in 1971; the Association des parents de l'École Marie-Clarac (APEMC) joined in 1970 while the Marie-Louise Clarac Foundation was established in 1989. From 1991 to 1999 Harmony-Nature offered a program for gifted and inventive students with a St-Donat boarding component, ending in 2008, and to meet demand the daycare moved to a new site opposite the Marie-Clarac complex on Avenue des Laurentides. The secondary program became an International Baccalaureate World School in 1999; the acquisition of Campus Claudette-Mackay-Lassonde in 1998 formed École Marie-Clarac – Secondary (inaugurated in 2001), and the school now operates three facilities and welcomes over 1,300 students annually; since 2012 the secondary IB program has been available. UNESCO named École Marie-Clarac an Associated School in 2019.

Community

The school community is supported by the Association des parents de l'École Marie-Clarac (APEMC) and the Marie-Louise Clarac Foundation, which work with the administration for the well-being of children. APEMC organizes conferences on topics relevant to parents to help them support their children's development and social activities such as the annual picnic at Camp Mère Clarac in Saint-Donat, the sugar shack event, the spring dance, the EMC thrift shop, and more. It also contributes to purchasing educational, recreational, or sports equipment, including iPad carts, uniforms for sports teams, tents for tournaments or outdoor events, and books.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Association des parents de l'École Marie-Clarac (APEMC) has the mandate to realize activities that foster closeness among students, parents, and staff in collaboration with the administration for the well-being of children. It has a consultative role with the school administration and has no decision-making authority in the internal governance of the school. APEMC collaborates in organizing conferences on topics relevant to parents to help them support their children's growth and organizes social activities such as the annual Camp Mère Clarac picnic in Saint-Donat, the sugar shack event, the spring dance, the EMC thrift store and more. It also contributes to purchasing educational, recreational, or sports equipment such as iPad carts, uniforms for sports teams, tents for tournaments or outdoor events, and books.

Facilities Overview

Daycare serves mixed ages 3–4; preschool serves mixed ages 5; primary is mixed (1st–6th); secondary is for girls only (1st–5th). For 5–11-year-olds, facilities include a psychomotricity room, a swimming pool, two gymnasiums, an arts room, a library and a chapel. The outdoor courtyard is grassed with a safe synthetic rubber surface under the play structures. The cafeteria provides hot meals at midday and two snacks daily, with vegetarian options. A day camp runs on pedagogical days, and before- and after-school care is offered from 7:00 to 19:00, with a second-study period from 17:00 to 18:00 and Hop Hop arrival coordination.

Sports Facilities

The school has a swimming pool and two gymnasiums for physical education. The outdoor recreation area is grassed with a safe synthetic rubber surface under the play structures, meeting current safety standards.

Academic Facilities

Academic facilities include a psychomotricity room, an arts room, a library and a chapel.

Extra Curricular Facilities

A range of sports, cultural and pastoral activities is offered during lunch or after school. A day camp operates on pedagogical days, and a garde (daycare) service is available from 7:00 to 19:00. The Hop Hop app coordinates arrivals. The pastoral service runs liturgical committees, monthly and end-of-year masses, midday activities, catechetical journeys, a pastoral festival and participation in diocesan and parish events.

Academic & Intellectual

The school offers the IB Middle Years Programme (PEI); all students benefit from it. The environment is humane and motivating, with teachers guiding students in a dynamic, passionate school community. The program is rigorous, stimulating, and surpasses MEQ requirements, placing the student at the center of learning. Students have numerous occasions to connect classroom learning to the wider world through guest artists, speakers from various domains, and workshops for awareness or creation.

Arts & Creative

Artists invited, speakers from diverse domains, and awareness or creation workshops provide opportunities for creative engagement. The school integrates artistic experiences into the curriculum through guest presentations and hands-on workshops. Students have varied opportunities to explore creation and the arts.

Cultural & Language

The IB Middle Years Programme fosters intercultural openness and international sensitivity. The interdisciplinary approach supports critical thinking and civic engagement. Students can pursue language- and interdisciplinary-focused profiles, including Langues +, Science + Design, and Génération Innovation. The library contains over 10,000 documents in French, English and Spanish to support multilingual learning.

Social & Hobbies

During lunch and after school, students have access to a broad range of sports and sociocultural activities. An after-school supervision service runs until 7:00 pm to assist families. The program fosters social engagement and personal interests through clubs and activities.

Community & Service

The pastoral service promotes Christian values, solidarity, spirituality, and meaning in life, including liturgies, catechesis, lunchtimes, and festival events. The school also offers socio-educational accompaniment to support student well-being, with topics such as self-confidence, relationships, motivation, social skills, and prevention of addictions. The pastoral and well-being programs work together to support students' personal development.

Leadership & Professional

Languages+; Science + Design; and Génération Innovation profiles provide leadership and future-focused skills. The school emphasizes world citizenship and leadership through the IB program and related profiles. An orientation service offers workshops and information to help students explore post-secondary opportunities and plan for college and career. The school promotes leadership with profiles such as Citoyenne du monde and gender-focused leadership themes (Femme de tête).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Nutritious meals are provided by the cafeteria through a catering service that aligns with the Guide alimentaire canadien, with vegetarian options available. On-site first aid personnel are present, and staff hold up-to-date first-aid qualifications. The socio-educational accompaniment addresses well-being and healthy habits, including self-esteem, mental health, relationships, and anti-bullying education.

Language Provision

French, English, Spanish and ELA are taught. The Languages+ profile is a secondary program pathway focused on deep study of these four languages; it includes an enriched English component and continues in 5th secondary with ELA, typically for anglophone Quebec students. Spanish is taught to a functional level to support basic conversation and cultural understanding. Enrichment activities embedded in French classes broaden curiosity and deepen language mastery, providing a multilingual environment.

Bilingual Teaching

The Languages+ profile offers four languages: French, English, Spanish, and ELA (English Language Arts). It complements the enriched English program and continues in 5th secondary with the ELA course, generally reserved for anglophone Quebec students. Students also gain functional Spanish, enabling basic conversation and a better understanding of Spanish-speaking culture. Enrichment activities integrated into French classes broaden curiosity and deepen language mastery, creating a dynamic multilingual environment.

Admissions

Admission is offered by École Marie-Clarac, a private French-language school serving nursery, preschool, primary, and secondary levels. Admissions are organized by sector: Garderie (nursery), Préscolaire (preschool), Primaire (primary), and Secondaire (secondary). An application can be submitted by selecting a sector above to file a candidacy. You can monitor your file status and view the decision by clicking on Mon Verdict. It is recommended to submit your application as early as possible due to the large number of applications received. The four‑step admissions process applies to all levels: 1) Online application: Fill out the admissions form on the portal, create your account, and pay the non‑refundable $50 admission fee. You will receive a user code by email to track your file. 2) Send the complete file by mail within ten days: Complete the Information Request Form, gather all required documents, and send them to 11273, av. de Mère-Anselme, Montréal (Québec) H1H 4Z2 — marked ADMISSION. The file will be processed only after the documents and payment have been received. 3) File review: The file is evaluated by the admissions team. An interview may be arranged in certain cases. You will be contacted if necessary. 4) Admission decision: Within a week after the decision, you will receive an email informing you that the verdict is available in the Mon Verdict portal.

Waitlist

Waitlist: After the admissions and re-enrolment period, it is possible that students already enrolled withdraw in favor of candidates placed on the waitlist. The waitlist remains active throughout the requested school year. If a place becomes available, a candidate on the waitlist is selected until all places are filled. When this occurs, the school communicates personally with the parents of the candidates. It is the parent's responsibility to keep contact information up to date.

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