Collège Stanislas vs Solomon Schechter Academy

	C Collège Stanislas Montreal, Canada	S Solomon Schechter Academy Montreal, Canada
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year CA$6,457 - 12,300	Fees / year CA$9,500 - 16,040
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,600	Pupils 400
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1938	Opened 1969
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Collège Stanislas – Québec campus is located in Quebec City at 1605 Chemin Ste Foy, Québec G1S 2P1. It sits on a peaceful, verdant campus in the Sainte-Foy area. It serves students from kindergarten (ages 3–5) through secondary 5 (ages 16), with divisions Maternelle (3–5), Élémentaire (6–10), and Secondaire (11–16). Quebec City is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.	Location Main Campus: 5555 Chemin de la Côte St‑Luc, Montréal, Québec H3X 2C9. Amiel Early Childhood Centre: 4940 Avenue MacDonald, Montréal, Québec H3X 2V3. Located in Montréal, Québec, the school serves the Montreal Jewish community.
Stages	Stages The school serves ages 3–16, with three levels: Maternelle (3–5), Élémentaire (6–10), and Secondaire (11–16).	Stages Early childhood (Junior Pre-K and Pre-K) and Grades 1–6. The school operates two streams: an English Section and a Section Française.
School type	School type An international school in Quebec City offering the French-homologated program with openness to Quebecois and North American culture.	School type Jewish day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Personalized academic support is provided to students.	Additional learning support Student Services provides individual and family support; social skills development; and collaboration with faculty to promote student success. The Resource Team offers one-on-one and small-group support with individualized education plans (IEPs) and psycho-educational assessments. STEP (Strategy Enrichment Program) meets specific learning needs in Hebrew and French for Grades 3–6 with accommodations; tutoring, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are available.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France (AEFE-affiliated).	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Jewish
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Admission (application) fee: CAD 50 — non‑refundable, payable when the application is submitted. - Registration / re‑registration fee: CAD 200 — non‑refundable, payable when the registration or re‑registration is submitted. Tuition and annual charges by campus and year group (Academic year 2026/2027) - Campus de Montréal — preschool / primary / secondary (annual breakdown): - Maternelle — Moyenne section (Maternelle 4 ans): Services éducatifs CAD 10,088; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 1,482; Frais d'amélioration des bâtiments CAD 250; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission CAD 50 and inscription CAD 200 apply as above. - Maternelle — Grande section (Maternelle 5 ans): Services éducatifs CAD 4,947; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 1,482; Frais d'amélioration CAD 250; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission and inscription fees apply. - Élémentaire (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2): Services éducatifs CAD 4,472; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 1,482; Frais d'amélioration CAD 250; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission and inscription fees apply. Estimated additional family costs (manuels, fournitures, tenues sportives, voyages) are shown separately below. - Collège / Lycée levels (Sixième → Terminale / Collégial 1–2): The College charges, for collège/lycée levels covered by the Collège‑level contract, Services éducatifs CAD 6,620; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 925; Frais d'amélioration CAD 250; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission and inscription fees apply. (A contribution for tablet provision / use is required for classes Sixième→Quatrième under a separate tablet contract.) - Campus de Québec — preschool / primary / secondary (annual breakdown): - Maternelle 3 (Petite section): Services éducatifs CAD 7,298; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 1,375; Frais d'amélioration CAD 150; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission CAD 50 and inscription CAD 200 apply. - Maternelle 4 (Moyenne section): Services éducatifs CAD 6,669; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 1,375; Frais d'amélioration CAD 150; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission and inscription fees apply. - Maternelle 5 (Grande section): Services éducatifs CAD 4,925; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 1,375; Frais d'amélioration CAD 150; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission and inscription fees apply. - Élémentaire (CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2): Services éducatifs CAD 4,452; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 1,375; Frais d'amélioration CAD 150; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission and inscription fees apply. - Collège / Lycée levels (Sixième → Seconde, etc.): Services éducatifs CAD 5,129; Services accessoires obligatoires CAD 1,375; Frais d'amélioration CAD 150; Infrastructure informatique CAD 195; Frais développement durable CAD 35. Admission and inscription fees apply. How the annual price is composed (applies to both campuses) - The ‘‘total annuel'' billed to families is the sum of: (1) the services éducatifs (tuition); (2) mandatory services accessoires à caractère éducatif; (3) mandatory accessory fees that give access to services (renovation fund, mandatory insurance, technology/IT contributions, student card, agendas, basic supplies, sustainable development fee, etc.). Optional activities (extracurriculars, camps, pedagogical trips, CNED courses when applicable, tablet contract, some optional course choices) are billed in addition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual invoice timing: an annual invoice is issued and transmitted electronically no later than 9 September 2026. - Two payment options are offered: - Three installments (standard): 20 September — 40% of the annual total; 1 December — 30% of the annual total; 1 March — 30% of the annual total. - Nine monthly pre‑authorized payments (pre‑authorized debit only): first payment 20 September, then eight monthly payments on the 20th of each month (October → May). Pre‑authorization form completion is required at enrollment. - Accepted payment methods: online bank payment via financial institutions (preferred), personal cheque, postal or bank money order, debit card; some methods may be refused in exceptional circumstances. A penalty of CAD 50 applies for any dishonoured payment; CAD 50 administrative fee for any change of pre‑authorized debit date. Late interest is applied from the due date at 0.0536% per day; debt statements are treated as formal reminders and collection procedures apply for persistent non‑payment. Boarding / residence - Collège Stanislas operates as a day school with a morning/afternoon service de garde and does not operate a boarding (internat / pension) program at its Montréal or Québec campuses. Service de garde (before/after school care) and study halls are provided and are billed according to the service schedule when used. Other costs and typical additional expenses - Mandatory or regularly charged extras (examples included in the annual billing composition above): insurance (covered in accessory fees), student card replacement fees, small supplies, photocopying, agendas, lockers/cadenas, sustainable development fee, IT infrastructure fee, and a renovation contribution. Specific amounts differ by campus (see accessory fee lines above). - Tablet / IT contributions: for students in classes Sixième → Quatrième, the College provides a tablet under a specific contract; a contribution is charged annually under that contract (tablet‑use contractual conditions are completed at registration). For some levels the College also specifies terminal / hardware requirements that remain the family's responsibility. - Exam registration fees: all students in classes concerned by the French national exams (Troisième: Diplôme National du Brevet; Première: épreuves anticipées; Terminale: Baccalauréat and optional subjects) must be registered and will be billed the corresponding exam registration fees; those exam fees are non‑refundable and are invoiced when due. - Estimated out‑of‑pocket amounts families typically budget for (examples): school supplies CAD 150–300 (varies by level); textbooks CAD ~500; sportswear CAD 30–200; school trips CAD 140–4,800 (depending on destination, duration and program). These items are normally not included in the annual tuition/accessory totals and are billed separately. Refunds, cancellations and penalties - Admission and registration fees are non‑refundable. If the contract is cancelled before services begin, the College may retain admission/registration fees and may charge an indemnity limited by the applicable provincial regulations or up to a contractual maximum (civil‑law / ministry rules; the contract limits the indemnity and specifies the calculation). If the contract is cancelled after services have begun, parents are liable for the price of services actually provided (calculated monthly) and a permitted penalty; any amounts paid in excess of what is owed must be refunded within ten (10) days of cancellation. Any partial‑year departures are subject to the College's stated billing rules (months begun are billed) and, in some cases, a voluntary‑departure penalty. Penalties and collection procedures for non‑payment (fees, interest, relances, possible referral to collection) are set out in the contract. Optional services and extras - Optional services (charged in addition to the annual total) include: extracurricular activities, musical or conservatory fees, certain optional academic options, service de garde beyond the included schedule, holiday day camps, pedagogical trips, CNED course fees when applicable, special academic accommodations, replacement items (agenda, locker lock, student card), and certain administrative requests. Optional course choices and trips are binding once chosen past the College's stated deadlines and may incur administrative fees if amended after deadlines. Key administrative fees and penalties to note - Dishonoured payment penalty: CAD 50. - Administrative fee for changing a pre‑authorized payment date: CAD 50. - Late interest: 0.0536% per day on overdue balances. If you are entering figures into a database: use the campus‑specific annual amounts above (split between the tuition / services éducatifs line and the services accessoires / fixed accessory fees line) and add the listed building, IT and development fees as separate mandatory charges where your schema allows. Major optional items (exam registrations, tablets, trips, extracurriculars) are billed separately and should be recorded as additional-charge categories.	Fee details Application & enrollment fees - CAD 250 non‑refundable total, comprising a CAD 50 application fee plus a CAD 200 enrollment fee. Paid online at the time of application. Tuition fees (academic year 2025–2026) - Junior Pre‑K & Pre‑K: CAD 9,500 per year. - Kindergarten: CAD 14,400 per year. - Grades 1–6: CAD 16,040 per year. Billing schedule and payment terms - The Home and School Association's annual fee is collected with the general school fees; families are charged the Home and School fee as part of the school's fee collection. The Home and School annual fee is CAD 215 per child. - The CAD 250 application/enrolment fee is non‑refundable and is paid online at the time of application. Boarding fees - Solomon Schechter Academy is a day school serving preschool and Grades 1–6; no boarding program applies and therefore no boarding fees are charged. Other costs and recurring fees - Home and School annual fee: CAD 215 per child (covers individual and class photos, school supplies, staff gifts, and field trips) and is collected with general school fees. - Additional program costs (examples of programs and activities identified by the school that may carry separate charges include Extended Day Care, hot lunch, and the Grade 6 Israel trip); specific charges for these items are billed separately when applicable. Refund information - The CAD 250 application/enrolment fee is explicitly non‑refundable. Affordability and adjustments - A Flex‑Able Affordability Program is available to eligible families; this program provides subsidies and tuition adjustments for qualifying households and may change the family's net tuition obligation. Application to the program follows published timelines and procedures. Fee payment options and contacts - The application/enrolment fee is paid online. For questions about tuition billing, payment methods, or affordability applications, contact the school's admissions or finance contacts listed for Solomon Schechter Academy.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Collège Stanislas is a private school under Quebec law, French-language, co-educational, open to students of all origins, cultures and religions, and affiliated with AEFE and subsidized by the Minist8re de le9ducation du Que9bec. The curriculum follows the programs and teaching methods defined by the French Ministry of Education, supplemented by Quebec courses. The school aims to develop each student2 60e2 00be00 3e9d009f0a100 1002d9009d01000e40000ef00d7e 00,b9a1 70c19e7499972d0b00d00200000d0021f0270ed0f0027dc000. The school emphasizes values of tolerance, honesty, responsibility, effort, cooperation, and initiative, in respect of self, others and the common good. Life at the college is governed by rules and codes of life to promote a safe and productive learning environment.	Curriculum details The school teaches in English and French. English Language Arts is taught 3 hours 25 minutes per week in Cycle One and 5 hours per week for Grades 3-6 in the English section. The French language curriculum uses a project approach and teaches reading through the Livromagie program. Judaic Studies is conducted in Hebrew using the Tal Am and iTAL AM Hebrew language curricula, with annual Chagigot in each grade. The Azrieli SMART Floor supports STEAM learning, including Science, Music, Computer Animation, Jewish Arts, Robotics, Theatre and Technology, to foster critical thinking.
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Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Montreal Campus admissions – 1) An online admission form is completed by the student's legal guardian via the admissions portal. A non-refundable 50 CAD opening fee is paid at the end of the form, and the portal requires uploads of supporting documents: a motivation letter written by the parents, a recent passport-style photo of the student, a birth certificate, copies of the student's report cards from the last two years, and the first trimester report of the current year. Documents proving guardianship may be required, and candidates who are subject to an entrance exam (except for entry to 6th grade) must provide the required reports. The application is reviewed after all requested information is received.	Admissions Solomon Schechter Academy welcomes students from the Montreal Jewish community and abroad. The admissions process requires submission of documents in the digital application. Priority for Kindergarten admission goes to students from the Academy's own Pre-Kindergarten program, followed by siblings of current students, and then children of graduates. The school also accepts transfer students into Grades 1–6 after reviewing report cards and receiving a favorable evaluation by department heads. After submitting the application, families are contacted to schedule a visit or meeting. Documents include the child's original birth certificate showing both parents' names, copies of both parents' passports, proof of residency, and, for English-section registration, a parent's Certificate of Eligibility or birth certificate. A $250 non-refundable fee ($50 application and $200 enrollment) is required. For Preschool, applications are accepted on a rolling basis for 2027 and 2028 with limited spaces; for Kindergarten, the 2027 class has a waitlist, and 2028 applications are being accepted; official acceptance for 2028 occurs the week of December 7, 2026; intent to enroll is due January 15, 2027. For more information, the Coordinator of Admissions and Development can be consulted.
Scholarships	Scholarships Financial aid and scholarships are administered by the Foundation of Collège Stanislas. The Foundation awards 30 financial aid scholarships each year, worth 1,000 CAD each, spread across elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Eligibility includes being enrolled at the College for at least one year, maintaining residency at the parent's address, meeting age and conduct requirements, and demonstrating genuine financial need; the application is independent of the student's school enrollment and covers the specified academic year. The Foundation also awards: a 1,000 CAD Excellence scholarship to Seconde and Première students across named subject and general categories, with annual lists of recipients and a June presentation; the Simon Forget scholarships award three 500 CAD prizes to selected 4e and 3e students (Montreal and Québec campuses) for leadership, perseverance, and effort, announced at the Gala d'excellence. The selection process for all scholarships is conducted by a standing Foundation committee with final, non-appealable decisions.	Scholarships The Flex-Able Affordability Program was created to ensure that all members of the Montreal Jewish community have access to an excellent education at Solomon Schechter Academy.
Waitlist	Waitlist Montreal Campus waitlist – If a seat is not available, candidacies may be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list is reviewed as enrolment evolves throughout the year, and families can check the status of their admission on the admissions portal.	Waitlist Kindergarten 2027 has a waitlist available; Kindergarten 2028 is currently accepting applications. If no space is available, a child will be automatically placed on the waitlist. Preschool 2027 and 2028 applications are accepted on a rolling basis; if no space is available, a child will be placed on the waitlist.
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