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Genius Club provides enrichment for elementary students, supporting deeper learning and independent thinking. Robotics is offered at the elementary level as hands-on STEM exploration. Chess is available in maternelle and elementary levels, promoting strategic thinking. These activities supplement classroom study and foster problem-solving and analytical skills.
Music education is available to College students through instruments such as drums (batterie), flute, guitar, piano, and violin. Visual arts, theatre, ballet, chorus, and other performing arts are offered in the early years, with additional activities such as circus, magic, hip-hop, and more across levels. Dance and drama programs provide opportunities for performance and artistic expression.
English activities are available for maternelle and elementary students. Mandarin is offered at the Collège level as part of language programming. African culture is included among cultural options for younger students.
A broad range of after-school clubs and activities is offered, including sports such as basketball and soccer. Performing arts options include circus, magic, hip-hop, and theatre. Yoga is available at multiple levels as a wellness and mindfulness activity.
Volunteer projects and ecological initiatives are encouraged, enabling students to engage with causes and develop a sense of community involvement.
Volunteer projects foster leadership and responsibility. The initiative aims to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility.
The sports program aligns with the physical education curriculum and an athletic association offers activities outside class hours. Yoga is available as an after-school activity to support wellbeing and mindfulness.
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.