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Taught languages English, Italian, German, Spanish, Latin
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Collège International Marie de France (CIMF) is a private school located in Montréal at 4635 Queen Mary. It is affiliated with the AEFE network and delivers the French national curriculum alongside the Québec model, preparing students for two French diplomas: the Diplôme National du Brevet (end of 3e) and the Baccalauréat Français (1ère and Terminale). Eight Baccalauréat specialties are offered, and progression supports two streams with options across humanities, sciences, languages, and economics. The school operates from Maternelle through Lycée, with English study beginning in early years and additional languages introduced from CM2. CIMF's campus includes an auditorium of 300 seats, two libraries with around 20,000 titles, a cafeteria, computer and science labs, and a dedicated IT team. Extracurriculars span STEM, arts, languages and community service, including Genius Club, Robotics and Chess, as well as extensive performing arts and music programs. The school welcomes families from roughly seventy nationalities worldwide.
Collège international Marie de France has 1,832 pupils, instruction in French.
Location
4635, Chemin Queen Mary, Montréal, Québec H3W 1W3. Located on the island of Montréal. Bus service includes route 124 (Victoria Ave) and routes 51 and 166 (Queen Mary Rd). The nearest metro stations are Snowdon (Blue Line) and Côte-des-Neiges (Orange Line).
Stages
Maternelle, Élémentaire, Collège et Lycée.
Type
Private establishment; courses are taught in French; affiliated with the AEFE network.
Additional learning support
Plan d'Accueil Personnalisé (PAP) available for students with learning differences; inclusive education advisor; after-school directed study for primary students.
Country affiliation
AEFE network.
Religious affiliation
Laïcité; neutrality and secular principles guide the school; no religious affiliation.
School day structure
Arrivals begin at 7:30. Regular classes run 8:00–16:15, with lunch 12:10–13:05. After-school extensions run 16:20–17:15 and 18:15–19:10.
Bus service
Bus routes: 124 (Victoria Avenue) and 51 and 166 (Queen Mary Road). Nearest metro stations: Snowdon (Blue Line) and Côte-des-Neiges (Orange Line).
Fees
Application and registration fees
- Frais de dépôt de dossier (à la première inscription) : CAD 50. - Frais d'inscription / frais de réinscription : CAD 200 (non remboursables).
Tuition fees by year group (annual totals, per-term and per-month instalments; amounts shown are by sibling order: 1st child / 2nd child / 3rd child / 4th child and more)
- Les frais sont facturés annuellement. Les responsables peuvent choisir l'une des modalités suivantes : - Paiement échelonné trimestriel en trois versements (le 1er dès l'émission de la facture ; le 2e le 1er décembre ; le 3e le 1er mars). - Paiement mensuel en neuf versements égaux par prélèvement automatique (premier prélèvement 10 jours après émission de la facture, puis 8 prélèvements mensuels). - Paiement annuel en un seul versement à réception de la facture.
- En cas de défaut de paiement, le Collège peut appliquer des mesures administratives et financières, suspendre certains services, mettre en recouvrement les sommes dues et refuser la réinscription pour l'année suivante.
Boarding (internat)
- Le Collège international Marie de France n'affiche pas de frais d'hébergement ou de pension dans la grille des frais obligatoires et propose des services facultatifs (garde, études dirigées, restauration, activités parascolaires) sous inscription distincte. Aucune ligne tarifaire pour internat/pension complète n'apparaît dans le contrat de services éducatifs 2026/2027.
Other mandatory and optional costs
- Frais accessoires obligatoires (assurances, photocopies, carte d'identification, sorties obligatoires, petites fournitures, etc.) : CAD 530 par élève (montant uniformisé selon les niveaux indiqués). Frais d'encadrement variables selon niveau (ex. CAD 393 ou CAD 183 selon niveau). Contribution aux frais d'infrastructure facturée par famille : CAD 307. Ces éléments sont inclus dans le total annuel indiqué par niveau.
- Frais d'examens nationaux (non remboursables) : Collège — élèves de 3e (DNB) : CAD 115 ; élèves de 1ère (EA) : CAD 125 ; élèves de Terminale (Bac) : CAD 175. Des frais supplémentaires s'ajoutent pour les options facultatives du baccalauréat (le cas échéant).
- Services optionnels (exemples et tarifs indiqués) : - Anglais intensif / Anglais Plus (primaire) : CAD 668. - Latin (2 h/semaine), théâtre, autres options (secondaire) : CAD 668 à CAD 1,000 selon l'option. - Cours du CNED : CAD 540 (selon le niveau et l'offre). - Préparation TOEFL / CASPER, préparation et options spécifiques : tarifs horaires ou annuels indiqués (ex. CAD 330 / CAD 1,000 selon l'activité). - Don à la Fondation (par famille, facultatif mais avec reçu fiscal) : CAD 185. - Frais additionnels exceptionnels : aménagement pour raison médicale CAD 120 ; transfert de notes CAD 33 ; copie bulletin CAD 16 ; remplacement carte d'identification CAD 16 ; perte de cadenas CAD 30.
- Contribution supplémentaire obligatoire (par session) pour certains statuts de résident : montants spécifiques par niveau sont appliqués pour les Canadiens nés à l'extérieur du Québec, résidents permanents sans CSQ, et élèves étrangers sous permis (hors élèves français) ; ces contributions figurent comme montants additionnels par session (ex. Maternelle GS CAD 5,221 ; Primaire CAD 6,057 ; Collégial CAD 8,820 pour certains statuts).
Refund information and contract termination
- Les droits d'inscription ne sont jamais remboursés ; ils servent uniquement, le cas échéant, à réduire la pénalité maximale prévue par la loi. Les frais de scolarité dus sont calculés au prorata du temps de scolarisation, tout mois commencé étant dû dans son intégralité. En cas de résiliation, l'établissement restitue, dans les dix jours, les montants reçus en excédent de ceux auxquels il a droit. Ces modalités s'appliquent conformément aux articles cités du contrat et aux dispositions de la Loi sur l'enseignement privé.
Fee payment options
- Moyens de paiement autorisés : paiement bancaire direct (service de paiement de facture via applications bancaires en ligne), paiement par chèque, transfert bancaire en euro (virement SEPA) sur le compte indiqué par le Collège. L'option de paiement mensuel (prélèvement automatique) exige la transmission des informations bancaires et est réservée au prélèvement. Les frais d'inscription et de réinscription sont payables en ligne par carte de débit ou de crédit.
Academics
Collège international Marie de France teaches French Curriculum.
Curriculum
The CIMF blends the French education system with the Québec model, preparing students for two French diplomas: the Diplôme National du Brevet at the end of 3e and the Baccalauréat Français in 1ère and Terminale. The Baccalauréat is internationally recognized and serves as the equivalent of the Québec DEC for university admission; a DES diploma can be pursued in certain circumstances if progression to 1ère is approved and HQC has been completed. The Baccalauréat, with eight specialties, is offered: History-Geography, Geopolitique et sciences politiques; Humanities, Literature et Philosophy; Languages, Literatures et Cultures étrangères (Anglais); Mathematics; Numérique et sciences informatiques; Physique-Chimie; Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre; Sciences Économiques et Sociales. The CIMF structure follows four levels: Maternelle (Moyenne Section and Grande Section), Élémentaire (CP–CM2), Collège (6e–3e), and Lycée (2nde– Terminale). All elementary students follow two hours of English per week; non‑anglophones may have an intensive English year in CM1 or CM2; from CM2, Italian and German are introduced, with continued study in 6e, and a language hour per language is scheduled each term to support continuing Italian and German and introducing Spanish.
Higher Education Progression
The French Baccalauréat enables access to major universities worldwide, underscoring its international recognition and the diploma's standing globally. The program also notes equivalences with Québec's DES/DEC under franco‑québécois agreements, facilitating university progression in Quebec for qualifying students.
Gifted and Talented
An Inclusive Education lead coordinates PAP (Plan d'Aide Personnalisée) for students with needs, including those with haut potentiel intellectuel. CIMF also provides discreet access to psychologists who can orient students toward specialized services when needed.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The CIMF offers an educational approach that embraces the diversity of human intelligence so students can maximize their capacities, talents, and skills. A rigorous and humane formation cultivates academic, emotional, creative, and social aptitudes and guides students toward their full potential and academic projects. Rich in cultural diversity with strong arts and excellence in science and technology, CIMF helps students develop critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to connect with others to influence their future and the world. It expresses its mission through three commitments—Illuminate, Accompany, Connect—aimed at forming citizens who can reflect and act on the future. The CIMF connects a multicultural student community in Quebec and around the world.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
An Inclusive Education lead coordinates and monitors Personalized Help Plans (PAP) for students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyspraxia, disorders of executive function, high potential, or ADHD. On-site psychologists are available to meet discreetly, provide guidance, and refer students to specialized services when needed.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
CIMF welcomes multilingual children in kindergarten. Small-group English as a Foreign Language classes are taught by a French as a Foreign Language teacher from kindergarten through secondary. In primary, English classes are differentiated by student needs, allowing learning to adapt from beginners to more advanced levels. In collège and lycée, all students take a language test and are placed into Regular, Intermediate, or Advanced levels, including for anglophone or bilingual students.
Mental Wellbeing
The CIMF places well-being at the center of the school experience, combining rigorous study with humane guidance to develop academic, emotional, creative and social capabilities. It accompanies students with kindness and openness to foster human connections and well-being. An on-site psychology service is available to meet discreetly with students and to refer them to specialized services when needed.
Safeguarding
Internal regulations for Secondary and Primary are published for 2025-2026. A dedicated Inclusive Education lead coordinates and monitors PAP, and on-site psychologists provide discreet support and referrals to ensure student safety and well-being.
Admissions
Admissions
The first step is to fill out the online admissions application form. No examination is required for students coming from an AEFE school or recognized by the French Ministry of National Education and for students entering kindergarten. For all other students, an admissions examination is required. A confirmation of registration for the examination will be sent by the registrar after the admissions form is received. The decision is made after the examination.
Scholarships
Loans and bursaries may be granted by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec at the college level (Cegep 1 and Cegep 2). Scholarships (all levels) may be awarded by the AEFE to French nationals registered on the register of French citizens abroad who have submitted a file within the prescribed deadlines. For the 2026/2027 academic year, the first campaign is open from January 6, 2026 to March 4, 2026. The CIMF also offers an internal CIMF scholarship for non-French families (secondary and college levels only) to reduce tuition fees. It is subject to means testing. To apply, parents must write to cpte.recevoir@cimf.ca to obtain the application form; the deadline is March 23, 2026. A committee will inform parents of the decision. This is an exceptional and temporary aid; eligibility is limited to non-French students in secondary and college with one year of seniority at the College. Dossiers can be collected from Mme Sobela in the Administrative and Financial Services.
FAQs
What curriculum does Collège international Marie de France follow?
CIMF follows the French educational pathway from Maternelle through Terminale, preparing students for the Diplôme National du Brevet and the French Baccalauréat, which is internationally recognised for university admission.
Does CIMF offer support for students with learning differences?
Yes, the school provides a Plan d'Accueil Personnalisé (PAP) for students with learning differences, coordinated by an inclusive education advisor. On-site psychologists offer discreet guidance and referrals.
What languages are taught at CIMF?
The language of instruction is French. English is taught from maternelle through terminale, and an intensive English immersion option is available. Italian and German are introduced from CM2, with Spanish added in secondary.
What is the school's tuition fee structure?
Tuition varies by year group and sibling order. For Moyenne Section, annual fees range from approximately CAD 9,182 to CAD 11,554 depending on the number of enrolled siblings. An application fee of CAD 50 and registration fee of CAD 200 also apply.
When was CIMF founded?
The school was founded in spring 1939 by Benoît Brouillette and his wife Louise, initially as a French-language college for girls. It moved to its current Queen Mary location in 1946 and became co-educational in 1986.
