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Collège de l'Assomption

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees CA$4,895
Ages 11 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 1350
Type Co-educational
Opened 1832
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Collège de l'Assomption, L'Assomption, Québec, serves students aged 11 to 16. It offers two tracks: the Common Program leading to the DES and the International Education Programme (PEI) leading to the DES and the DÉSI. From the start of secondary, five Colors periods per week let students tailor their path to interests across subjects. The PEI, affiliated since 1998 with the IB Organization and SEBIQ, develops intellectual curiosity and intercultural understanding, with French and English, Spanish from year two, interdisciplinary projects, humanitarian initiatives, intercultural outings, and a personal project in 5e secondaire. At graduation, students may earn the PEI certificate and SEBIQ DÉSI; the SEBIQ diploma yields a 2% GPA bonus per course for college applications. The campus includes the Didactic Resources Center with a recording studio, a 360-degree tour, Hector-Charland Theatre, a sports complex, and trips to Montréal, Toronto, Boston, New York, Spain, Washington, Ireland, and Guatemala.

270, boulevard de l'Ange‑Gardien, L'Assomption (Québec) J5W 1R7

The Essentials

Collège de l'Assomption has 1,350 pupils, instruction in French.

Location
Located in L'Assomption, Quebec, the campus sits at 270 Boulevard de l'Ange-Gardien, J5W 1R7. It is in the south region of Lanaudière, in the heart of the town of L'Assomption. The school serves as a private secondary institution for the community.

Stages
Secondary 1 through Secondary 5. The school offers a common program leading to a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or an International Baccalaureate program (PEI) leading to the DES and the Diplôme d'études secondaires internationales (DÉSI).

Type
Private secondary school

Additional learning support
The college provides diverse and specialized support services, including a titular teacher assigned to each Secondary 1 group, recovery, study periods, tutoring, and intervention. It offers education spécialisée, orthopédagogie, and psychology services, with some services incurring additional costs.

Country affiliation
Canada

Religious affiliation
Catholic

School day structure
Classes begin at 9:25 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. The daily schedule includes six 55‑minute periods and a lunch period.

Bus service
Public transit for students is provided by the Exo network, with an OPUS card available for purchase. The College also offers a paid school transport service for designated municipalities (including L'Assomption, Charlemagne, Repentigny–Le Gardeur, Saint-Sulpice, L'Épiphanie, Mascouche, Terrebonne, Joliette). The 2025–2026 rate is 1,280 CAD annually; Joliette service will be discontinued starting in 2027–2028. An autocar is used for large trips and competitions, and active transportation supports are available.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No on-site student residence is offered; the residence service for students was closed in 1975.

Uniform Requirement
Uniform: Students wear clothing from the official uniform collection provided by Modécole and shoes from Academia Chaussures. The official uniform collection is Modécole, and students can order online using the CLA71 code, with deliveries to the College.

Food Options
The College offers a meal service based on the 'Choix équilibrés' program focused on nutrition and adapted to Chartwells Restauration - Jeunesse. The menu presents daily options with rotating zones, and the take-away counter 'Emporte-moi' provides salads, sandwiches, snacks, fruits, and other items; Zipthru pre-paid cards are available for cafeteria purchases.

Governance and Ownership
The Board of Directors is formed of 10 members designated by the Corporation of the College. The board includes the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary, plus Administrators and a Delegate of the Archbishop of Montreal; the Director General of the College also serves as an Administrator.
Fees

Annual tuition at Collège de l'Assomption ranges from CAD 4,895 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Study-file (dossier) fee: CAD 50 (non‑refundable).
- Registration (droits d'inscription): CAD 200 (non‑refundable).

Annual tuition and mandatory charges (2026/27 academic year)

- Annual tuition (droits de scolarité): CAD 4,895.
- Mandatory general fees (annual total): CAD 525, broken down as:
- CAD 50 — frais d'étude de dossier (non‑remboursable).
- CAD 200 — droits d'inscription (non‑remboursable).
- CAD 50 — manuels scolaires utilisés en classe et cahiers maison.
- CAD 225 — activités éducatives et récréatives obligatoires.

Total annual charge (tuition + mandatory general fees)

- Total annual amount: CAD 5,420 (CAD 4,895 + CAD 525).

Tuition and fees by school year / year group

- The published annual tuition and mandatory fees apply to secondary students; no grade‑by‑grade (Secondary I–V) differentiation is specified in the published fee information. (This is based on the published 2026/27 fee listing and the absence of separate grade rates on the fees page.)

Per‑installment (billing) schedule and sample amounts

- The invoice may be paid in 1, 2, 4 or 10 installments.
- Sample installment amounts based on the total annual charge (CAD 5,420):
- Single payment (1 installment): CAD 5,420.
- Two installments: CAD 2,710 each.
- Four installments: CAD 1,355 each.
- Ten installments: CAD 542 each.

Billing terms and payment methods

- Payment frequencies available: one, two, four or ten payments per school year.
- Accepted payment methods:
- Cash.
- Direct payment via Accès D.
- Preauthorized debits.
- Interac e‑transfer (Virement Interac); note that Interac is not available for the ten‑payment option (preauthorized debit is preferred in that case).

Boarding / residence fees

- No boarding or residence fees are listed. The published admissions and fee materials do not present a boarding program; therefore boarding fees are not applicable. (Inference based on absence of a boarding offering in the school's admissions and fee information.)

Other expected or optional costs

- Initial uniform/collection of clothing: approximately CAD 700 (initial purchase estimate).
- Student Chromebook and accessories (including taxes and a 5‑year warranty): approximately CAD 900.
- Participation fees for some extracurricular activities, where applicable (amounts vary).
- First‑year (première secondaire) integration stay: CAD 225.
- Additional fee to enrol in the International Education Programme (PEI): CAD 600.
- Transportation: charged separately (transport fees are handled outside the stated tuition/mandatory fees). Specific transport rates are provided in the school's transport information.

Refund information

- The CAD 50 study‑file fee and the CAD 200 registration fee are explicitly non‑refundable.
- No other general refund policy for the remaining components is specified on the published fee page; refunds for other items are not detailed in the published fee summary.

Summary of findings and missing detail (brief)

- The published fee schedule gives a single annual tuition amount (CAD 4,895 for 2026/27) plus mandatory general fees (CAD 525) and several predictable additional costs. It does not provide separate tuition rates by individual secondary grade level or a term‑by‑term fee schedule beyond the available installment options. Transport costs and some activity fees are listed as separate items but specific amounts for those are published in their respective sections rather than in the general fee summary.
Academics

Collège de l'Assomption teaches IB (MYP), Canadian Curriculum for students aged 11 to 16.

Curriculum
The College offers two main academic tracks: the Common Program and the International Education Programme (PEI). From the start of secondary, students choose between the Common Program leading to the DES and the International Programme leading to the DES and the Diplôme d'études secondaires internationales (DÉSI). At the College, regardless of the program chosen (Common or PEI), the student has five Colors periods per week to configure their path according to needs and interests. The Common Program provides enriched content in certain subjects and options that enable the student to discover and develop their full potential, and it offers essential preparation for higher education while preserving access to various cégep programs. The PEI is affiliated since 1998 with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) and with SEBIQ, designed for students aged 11 to 16; it aims to develop intellectual curiosity, knowledge, and intercultural understanding to contribute to a more peaceful world. It is rigorous and aims for excellence both academically and personally, and includes enrichment of French and English at all secondary levels, Spanish from the 2e secondaire, a rigorous study method, interdisciplinary projects, openness to international and environmental awareness, cultural trips and humanitarian initiation, intercultural outings, varied community engagement activities, and the completion of a personal project in 5e secondaire. At the end of this five-year program, in addition to the Ministry of Education DES, students may obtain the PEI certificate issued by the College and the Diplôme d'éducation internationale (DÉSI) issued by SEBIQ; with the SEBIQ diploma, a 2% GPA bonus is awarded per course when applying to college.

Higher Education Progression
A guidance counselor is available to provide advice and information about careers and the requirements for study. Orientation content is integrated from 1st to 5th secondary; an orienting approach; individual orientation meetings; exchanges with professionals; resources from the documentation center; group-class meetings; one-day internships; and support in the postsecondary admission process. For graduates, tools such as PYGMA and a program table assist with college admissions, which occur by March 1.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The College provides a broad range of supports to meet students' social and emotional needs. A teacher is assigned as tutor to each group in first year to provide group and individual guidance. Recovery periods, study periods, tutoring, and a tutoring service are available, and Succès scolaire collaborates with the College to support learning. Education specialists offer guidance on study methods, time management, and learning strategies, and they develop intervention plans with other staff. An orthopédagogue supports students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysorthography, and dyscalculia, while a psychology service can assist with adjustment difficulties. Prevention initiatives for bullying and related issues are in place, and the Health Service provides information and guidance on health and wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The College offers diversified services to meet students' needs. A titular teacher is assigned for each first-year group to provide group and individual support. Education specialists offer guidance on how to approach work, organize time, and use effective learning strategies, and they develop intervention plans with other staff. They provide support for using assistive technologies. Orthopédagogues address dyslexia, dysorthography, dyscalculia, and other learning difficulties and work to improve strategies and progression. A psychology service may be offered to students experiencing adjustment difficulties.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English and French language enrichment is provided at all levels of secondary. The College is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and with SEBIQ, and the International Education Programme (PEI) emphasizes enrichment of French and English across secondary. The program features interdisciplinary projects, international and environmental awareness, and exposure to cultural and humanitarian experiences. From the IB/PEI, students can earn the PEI certificate and the SEBIQ DES or DESI, with a potential 2% bonus to the course average when applying to college. Spanish is introduced from second secondary.

Mental Wellbeing
The Health Service offers first aid for injuries or discomfort, supports students with health issues, provides advice, prevention, and physical health information. The intervention component supports students dealing with bullying, issues with friends, breakups, family problems, stress, or adolescent concerns such as drugs, alcohol, or sexual activity, with referrals to appropriate agencies when needed. Prevention is addressed through conferences and in-class workshops on various topics. Topics include bullying and stress in early secondary years, gangs and drugs in later years, depression, relationship violence, self-esteem, ITSS and related health topics, and driving dangers in upper years. A concussion protocol ensures safe return to class and gradual resumption of physical activities as recommended by the Ministry.

Safeguarding
The College is obligated to ensure the health and safety of all members of the community. The Code of Life outlines rules for emergency evacuation or confinement and safety in laboratories and physical spaces. Rules prohibit pushing or mistreating others, running or throwing objects outside sanctioned activities, and eating outside designated areas; water bottle usage is regulated and certain equipment is restricted. The Code also protects individual rights, forbids hate speech and harassment, and requires civility in public spaces. It emphasizes care for the environment and proper use of school facilities, with clearly defined consequences for rule violations.
Parent Experience

History
The Collège de l'Assomption began in 1832 from the vision of Dr. Jean-Baptiste Meilleur, who convinced Louis-Joseph-Charles Cazeneuve and Father François Labelle to establish a college serving a largely agrarian population. It was the third major educational institution in Quebec and was legally constituted in 1841. For more than a century it educated boys only with boarders living on site; girls began attending the college in 1965 and the secondary program in 1966. Greek ceased in 1970 and Latin in 1980; residence services closed in 1975; in 1998 the college ceded its collegiate program to the public sector to form Cegep Lanaudière in L'Assomption while expanding international education at the secondary level. A new era began with a 2007 sports center, and in 2011 the college named its first female director general; in 2018 the city celebrated 300 years with the college playing a prominent role in its development.

Community
The College maintains its Fair Trade School designation, earned in 2016, thanks largely to its students. The Magasin du Monde is a student-led project that sells goods such as chocolate, tea, shea butter, coffee, nuts, juice and cotton to support small producers in the Global South, while teaching students governance, logistics, marketing and administration. Community engagement is valued through the International Education Program, with service learning beginning in the classroom and extending beyond to develop responsible citizenship and a sense of community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
APÉCLA is the Association des Parents des Élèves du Collège de l'Assomption. Its mission is to represent all parents to the College's administration and promote close collaboration among students, parents, teachers and the administration to ensure a strong learning environment and student development. APÉCLA supports the College through the annual bursary program and fundraising activities, including the Friperie APÉCLA. It has existed for more than 50 years and is composed of fifteen parent members who actively support College actions in line with the College's values. The 2025-2026 Board of Directors governs APÉCLA, with monthly meetings typically held on the first Thursday evening (December and June may differ), and some meetings available virtually. The association provides resources for parents and publishes the Rapport Annuel 2024-2025; parents are invited to contact apecla@classomption.qc.ca to get involved.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The College provides resources and facilities to pursue passions. Although its history spans more than a century, the facilities have continually been upgraded to modern standards. The College is a pioneer in using new technologies and serves as an inspiration for many schools in the province. A 360-degree virtual tour lets you explore the College and its facilities as though you were there.

Sports Facilities
The College's sports complex includes an arena open year-round capable of hosting 1,000 spectators; a double gym with a wood floor; a weight room with equipment of the latest generation; a dance room; and a large multipurpose room. A synthetic turf field is available, with access to Parc sportif René Gaboury, and athletes also have access to Parc André-Courcelles and Parc du Coteau for additional training and recreation. These facilities support a wide range of athletic programs and events year-round.

Academic Facilities
The Didactic Resources Center provides a large documentation center connected to digital resources, a modern multimedia center, and an advanced recording studio. Students use these facilities to conduct research, access digital resources, and produce multimedia projects. The resources support instruction across disciplines and enhance learning with technology-enabled spaces. The center forms a core part of the College's infrastructure that complements classroom teaching.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Hector-Charland Theatre is a 680-seat venue available for the College's performances and events. It hosts the artistic revue, the Laurier Evening, the ceremonial evening, the sports evening, and music performances; students can also attend plays there as part of French coursework. A synthetic turf field is used for athletic activities, and students have access to Parc sportif René Gaboury as well as Parc André-Courcelles and Parc du Coteau. The College offers spaces for events, conferences, or gatherings that can be rented, with capacity details available.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Five Colors periods per week allow students to tailor their path to their needs and interests. Passions are activities that let students discover and develop new fields of interest. Examples include Sport and Lifestyle (badminton, street hockey, flag football, weight training, futsal, handball, spikeball, multisports, table tennis, mini-volleyball, etc.), Arts and Culture (creative writing, my first stage, creation in visual arts, historical visits), and Communication and Technology (multimedia including Festifilm, programming, robotics, biochemistry, sound magician, dissection).

Arts & Creative
Arts and Culture passions enable students to explore creative expression. They include literary creation; my first stage; creation in visual arts; historical visits; and other related activities.

Cultural & Language
During five years of secondary, students participate in diverse cultural trips. Trips include Montréal city tours focused on cultural diversity, Toronto (2 nights), ski trips in Québec, Boston, New York, Espagne (Spain) with extended immersion, Washington, Ireland, and Guatemala, among others. A ski trip is offered annually. The International Education program enriches French and English, offers Spanish from the first year, and includes intercultural and humanitarian travel and related activities.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular life includes performing arts ensembles such as the Improv Team, Les Gilets, which competes in the La Lirta league and performs at external tournaments; and the Jazz Band, a weekly music group that performs at public concerts.

Community & Service
Pastoral leadership focuses on classroom activities, after‑school activities, and pastoral support. The college runs charitable activities such as the Christmas Basket Contest for the Society Saint‑Vincent‑de‑Paul, a Guatemala solidarity international trip, and a variety of community service initiatives including the Marche Monde and other service projects organized by pastoral and student leadership groups.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership training is offered to second‑cycle students, emphasizing experiential learning through community projects. Students develop project management, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills, receiving guidance and feedback from educators. Successful participants earn additional units toward graduation and gain recognized leadership experiences both at the College and in the community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The College has been nationally recognized for the quality of its physical education program, one of the few in Quebec to receive such an award. A wide range of sports and fitness activities is offered, including badminton, street hockey, flag football, weight training, futsal, handball, spikeball, multisports, table tennis, and mini‑volleyball, integrated into the Passions framework to support students' physical and well‑being.
Languages

Language Provision
French and English enrichment are provided at all levels of secondary. Spanish begins in second secondary. From first secondary, students choose between the common program leading to the Diplôme d'études secondaires (DES) and the International Education Program (PEI) leading to DES and the Diplôme d'études secondaires internationales (DÉSI). The PEI is affiliated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) and with the SEBIQ network of world schools; obtaining the DÉSI carries a 2% per-course GPA bonus for college admission.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides enrichment in French and English across all levels of secondary.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admission is simplified and does not require an entrance exam. Admissions are based on an analysis of the information in the candidate's grade reports and other available data rather than a single test. The evaluation is holistic, considering multiple factors to reflect the student's potential and needs, including plans for intervention when applicable. Official admission requires successful completion of both the 5th and 6th years of elementary school.

Scholarships
3. Scholarships are offered through the Fondation du Collège de l'Assomption to students who wish to continue their secondary studies at the College despite limited financial resources. These scholarships apply to the education services fees and appear as a credit on the parent's account. Each year, at least $50,000 is distributed in scholarships, and a scholarship can range from $500 to $3,000. For more details on the awards, refer to the Foundation.

Waitlist
2. The College receives many applications for a limited number of places. Each dossier is reviewed carefully to ensure the best match between the student and the school environment. To place a child's file on the waiting list, submit the online form and attach final report cards from 4th and 5th year; you will receive a communication within three weeks indicating whether the dossier meets admission criteria, and if so, the name is added to the waiting list.
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