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Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes

Canada, Longueuil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees CA$5,188
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1160
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Typical class size 34
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is a long-standing francophone secondary college in Longueuil, near Montreal, founded in 1950 by the Sisters of Providence and now a fully lay institution. It offers two study paths: the NDL+ enrichments linked to the MEQ program and the International Education Program (PEI), which culminates in the IB Diploma with final exams. All classes are in French, with strong language profiles that include English enrichment across the years and Spanish in 3e–4e, fostering intercultural skills. The PEI pathway combines interdisciplinary projects, a personal project, and service involvement, and is complemented by a bilingual diplomation. The school emphasizes student wellbeing and broad extracurricular life: 30 activities, 35 sports teams, robotics through the Alpha Lab, and a daily 25-minute reading period. The campus recently expanded with a new sports block, and the 75th anniversary in 2025 marked a milestone in upgrades. The environment is family-like and globally oriented, welcoming families.

845 chemin Tiffin, Longueuil, QC J4P 3G5

The Essentials

Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes has 1,160 pupils, typical class sizes of 34, instruction in French.

Location
The Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is located at 845 chemin Tiffin, Longueuil, Quebec J4P 3G5. It is in the Longueuil area of Quebec. School transportation is organized in partnership with the region's school service centers, and fees vary by municipality. For the 2025–2026 year, transport fees include CSS des Patriotes: $1,089; CSS Marie-Victorin: $1,033; and Commission scolaire Riverside: $855.

Stages
Education runs from Grade 5 of elementary through Secondary V (Grade 11). Enrollment typically spans from Grade 5 to Grade 11, with entry into secondary for current primary students and progression through the secondary years.

School day structure
Classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30 from Monday to Thursday, with five 60-minute periods and a 25-minute mandatory reading period. On Fridays, classes run from 9:30 to 13:20, with four 50-minute periods.

Bus service
School transportation is organized in partnership with the region's school service centers; service areas and fees vary by municipality. For 2025–2026, fees are: Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes (Boucherville, Carignan, Chambly, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Saint-Bruno, Sainte-Julie, Varennes) $1,089; Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin (Brossard, Greenfield Park, Longueuil, Saint-Hubert, Saint-Lambert) $1,033; Commission scolaire Riverside (Candiac, La Prairie except the southeast sector of Autoroute 30) $855. Transport scolaire et garde partagée options may apply.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Students wear the College uniform at all times, every day of class, and for all official activities. The uniform is distributed by Raphaau U and is durable, comfortable, and gender-neutral in the College colors. Shoes must be entirely black with minimal white detailing, have a non-marking sole and flat heels, be well maintained, and outdoor boots are not allowed; a green NDL hoodie is part of the uniform and is sold to support College fundraising, with XL sizes only.

Food Options
The cafeteria services are run by Compass Qu78bec, a division of Chartwells. Lunch is offered Monday to Thursday and breakfast every day, Monday to Friday. An online meal card is available to prepay; meals meet provincial quality standards; students can view and reload their card online via Zipthru.

Governance and Ownership
The College is privately run. The School Committee (Comite9 de9cole) has been established to involve parents and to act as the voice of parents to the administration and staff. The committee is composed of the director or a representative; the parents
committee (10 parent members); two teaching/professional staff representatives; and one support staff representative. The committee has consultative status with the administration and participates in advising on the Schoole9s Educational Project, the Student Supervision Policy, and the implementation of the pedagogical regime.
Fees

Annual tuition at Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes ranges from CAD 5,188 for 2026/27.

Droits d'inscription et frais d'ouverture
- Droits d'inscription annuels : USD 200.00 (non remboursables).
- Frais d'étude et d'ouverture de dossier (nouveaux élèves seulement) : USD 50.00 (non remboursables).
- Total initial lié à l'inscription (droits + ouverture de dossier, pour nouveaux élèves) : USD 250.00.

Frais de scolarité (tuition) — 1re secondaire (exemple / grille applicable pour 2026–2027)
- Frais de scolarité annuels : USD 5,188.00.
- Modalité de paiement : payables en 8 paiements mensuels préautorisés, de septembre à avril (par prélèvement préautorisé).
- Montant par prélèvement (8 paiements égaux) : USD 648.50 par mois.
- Réductions familiales : 15 % sur les frais de scolarité pour le 2e enfant inscrit ; 25 % pour les enfants supplémentaires.

Autres frais obligatoires et services accessoires (exemples et maximums pour 1re secondaire, année 2026–2027)
- Total maximum pour services accessoires : USD 1,940.00 (regroupe activités et services listés ci‑dessous).
- Détail (répartition maximale) :
- Activités et sorties éducatives, location des manuels et du matériel, entretien des bâtiments, services informatiques, coûts associés aux cours et aux événements scolaires, impression de matériel pédagogique, agenda scolaire, activités de prévention, sensibilisation et soutien, contribution au Comité d'école : jusqu'à USD 885.00.
- Cours à option (1er cycle — chaque élève choisit un cours) : Basketball USD 350.00; Civilisation USD 145.00; Danse USD 366.00; Info‑TIC USD 145.00; Multisport USD 223.00; Science USD 145.00.
- Frais Programme d'éducation internationale (PEI) : USD 689.00 (non applicable pour les élèves inscrits au programme NDL+).
- Achat / location‑achat d'un ordinateur (Chromebook) fourni par le Collège : USD 510.00 (premier versement en 1re secondaire ; deuxième versement en 2e secondaire — montant facturé englobe administration, soutien et réparations, garantie sous conditions).
- Frais pour services accessoires facultatifs (plan d'intervention, mise en place et suivi, pour élèves à besoins particuliers) : USD 226.00 (frais exigible une seule fois durant le parcours, lorsque applicable).
- Don suggéré au Fonds de dotation Le Chapeau : USD 150.00 (suggestion, non obligatoire).

Résumé des frais par niveau (éléments facturés liés aux cours et services par année scolaire)
- Le Collège publie récapitulatifs détaillés des frais par niveau (1re à 5e secondaire) indiquant, pour chaque année, les sous‑totaux relatifs aux manuels, informatique, activités, papeterie, PEI, options et autres éléments variables. Ces récapitulatifs listent les montants des éléments accessoires (ex. location de manuels, informatique USD 135.00, sous‑totaux variables selon niveau et options). Pour certains niveaux, le sous‑total des éléments pour tous les élèves varie (ex. 1re : sous‑total ~USD 789.00 ; 2e : ~USD 770.00 ; 3e : ~USD 721.25 ; 5e : ~USD 630.00) en fonction des cours et options choisis.

Facturation, échéancier et conditions de paiement
- Modalité principale : les frais (frais de scolarité annuels) sont répartis en 8 paiements mensuels préautorisés, de septembre à avril.
- À l'étape d'inscription/confirmation : certains frais (frais d'ouverture de dossier, droits d'inscription) sont exigibles et doivent être acquittés au moment du dépôt de la demande ou lors de la confirmation d'admission ; le paiement de ces éléments s'effectue en ligne au moment de la procédure d'admission.

Boarding / Internat
- Internat / hébergement : non applicable. Aucune offre de pension complète ou frais de internat n'est indiquée dans les rubriques de l'établissement (les services listés portent sur transport, uniforme, cafétéria, etc.). Aucun tarif d'hébergement n'est publié.

Autres coûts à prévoir
- Uniforme scolaire : vêtements officiels fournis par le fournisseur agréé Raphaël U ; coûts d'uniforme en sus (achat via le fournisseur). Les ventes ponctuelles d'uniformes d'occasion peuvent être payées en argent ou par carte de débit selon l'événement.
- Transport scolaire : frais de transport applicables selon les circuits et villes desservis (conditions et zones variables).
- Fournitures, romans, cahiers d'activités, fournitures personnelles et inscriptions aux activités sportives ou parascolaires : coûts variables selon choix et niveau.
- Options et concentrations (cours à option, concentrations sportives ou artistiques) : montants additionnels indiqués par option (voir section « autres frais » ci‑dessus).

Remboursements et politique relative aux frais
- Certains frais sont explicitement non remboursables : les frais d'étude et d'ouverture de dossier USD 50.00 (nouveaux élèves seulement) et les droits d'inscription annuels USD 200.00 sont non remboursables.
- Pour les autres éléments (frais de scolarité annuels, services accessoires, options), aucune politique de remboursement détaillée n'est indiquée publiquement dans les récapitulatifs consultés ; les frais exigibles au titre d'un service unique (ex. plan d'intervention) sont indiqués comme « exigibles une seule fois ».

Modes et modalités de paiement observés / pratiques mentionnées
- Paiement préautorisé mensuel : prélèvement préautorisé en 8 mensualités (septembre à avril) pour le règlement des frais de scolarité annuels.
- Paiement en ligne : certains frais (frais d'ouverture de dossier et droits d'inscription liés à la procédure d'admission) sont payés en ligne au moment de la demande ou de la confirmation.
- Paiements en espèces / carte de débit : utilisés ponctuellement pour événements (ex. bazar d'uniformes usagés).
- Achat d'uniforme : effectué auprès du fournisseur agréé (vendeur externe) selon ses modalités de paiement.

Observations finales (pratique pour la planification budgétaire)
- Budget à prévoir pour une année scolaire (exemple, 1re secondaire 2026–2027) : somme des éléments suivants — droits d'inscription et ouverture de dossier (USD 250.00, pour nouveaux élèves), frais de scolarité annuels (USD 5,188.00), accessoires (jusqu'à USD 1,940.00 selon choix et options), achat‑Chromebook versement (USD 510.00 si applicable), plus uniformes, transport et fournitures.
- Les familles nombreuses bénéficient de réductions sur les frais de scolarité (15 % pour le 2e enfant ; 25 % pour les suivants).
Academics

Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers general education leading to a Diploma of Secondary Studies, with courses taught in French. From 1re to 5e secondaire, there are two study paths: NDL+ (enrichments to the MEQ program) and the International Education IB program (PEI). NDL+ enrichments include English enrichment in 4e and 5e, Science enrichment (STE) in 4e, and a daily 25-minute reading period, with options and a yearly project, and the program prepares students to pursue higher education. The PEI program provides the IB Diploma via final IB exams, with inclusive admission, bilingual diplomation, and a personal project. PEI defines language profiles and requirements, including English enrichment from 1re to 5e and Spanish in 3e-4e, and mandates science in 5e along with cross-disciplinary projects and options.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma is granted through final IB exams, and is recognized worldwide. The NDL+ program prepares students to pursue higher education. Both programs emphasize projects and interdisciplinary experiences to prepare for post-secondary study.

Gifted and Talented
NDL+ provides enrichments to the MEQ curriculum, including English enrichment in 4e-5e and STE in 4e, plus a daily reading period, options, and a yearly project. The PEI IB program offers advanced opportunities, including a bilingual language profile (enriched French and English, with Spanish in 3e-4e) and mandatory science in 5e, with final IB exams leading to the IB diploma.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The college provides a humane environment where respect, engagement, and openness guide daily life. The International Education Program (IB) has been offered for nearly 30 years under the International Baccalaureate Organization and develops critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of responsibility. Two IB tracks are available: Regular (PER) and Enriched (PEI), with language options including English enrichment and Spanish in later years. The college emphasizes a human-scale approach with rigorous yet supportive supervision, a rich life at school and in extracurriculars, and strong facilities. Through community involvement and international projects, students develop empathy and learn to act with responsibility. The mission emphasizes a humane, world-facing environment that sharpens minds and forms responsible, open-minded citizens.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
NDL recognizes students with an intervention plan and provides accommodations during tests, including extra time, text-to-speech, word prediction, and the Antidote software. The school works with parents to determine whether it can reasonably meet a student's needs and to establish an adapted intervention plan. If meeting the needs is not possible, the school may not enter into or renew the contract for educational services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All courses are taught in French. English is offered as an enriched language within the PEI track, with English enrichment available in 4e and 5e secondary. Français – Anglais is offered as language enrichment, and English enrichment is included in the language offerings alongside Spanish in 3e-4e.

Mental Wellbeing
NDL provides a humane environment where respect, engagement, and openness guide daily life. The college offers a rigorous yet caring supervision model and a rich school and extracurricular life. The mission emphasizes developing empathy and a sense of responsibility through community involvement and international projects. The IB program fosters curiosity and personal growth, supporting students' well-being. A strategic plan for 2024–2027 aims to create an inclusive, stimulating life that is environmentally responsible.

Safeguarding
The college has a prevention and intervention plan against intimidation and violence, and invites parents to consult the parent guide on the college portal. The institution commits to addressing a protection request within 24 hours and to conducting an investigation within 48 hours. A formal complaint form is available for reporting incidents, and families are advised to preserve evidence (messages, photos, emails, texts) and attach it to the report. The school coordinates with parents to determine appropriate actions and follows up to ensure protection and appropriate consequences.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in Longueuil in 1950 (then Montréal-Sud) by the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence, it began as the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes boarding school with 15 resident pupils. It became a fully lay school in 1972 and adopted the name École secondaire Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. The first diplomas were awarded in 1988 to graduates who had previously completed their final years at the neighboring Collège Durocher. In 1995 NDL became one of the first Quebec schools to offer the International Education Program, and in 1996 it became Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and welcomed its first class of boys. In 2025 the college celebrated its 75th anniversary and opened a new sports block as part of campus upgrades.

Community
Located in Longueuil, the Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes has nearly 1,160 students. It offers a humane environment with close guidance, personalized support, and a strong sense of belonging. The school emphasizes a rich life of learning and student activities, supported by quality sports and arts facilities. It is open to the world, and through community involvement and cultural and international projects, students develop critical thinking, curiosity, responsibility, and openness.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The School Committee (Comité d'école) is the parental involvement body. It includes the principal or their representative; the committee of parents (10 parent members); two representatives from teaching and professional staff; and one representative from support staff. It acts as the voice of parents to the administration and staff, helps improve student life, and is advisory to the direction on the school's educational project, on the policy for student supervision, and on the implementation of the pedagogical regime. The 2025-2026 committee members and meeting dates are published, with meetings scheduled for October 14, 2025; December 2, 2025; January 20, 2026; March 24, 2026; and May 12, 2026. Contact: comitedecole@ndl.qc.ca.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers 30 extracurricular activities in addition to 35 sports teams. There are about 1,160 students and 35 groups with 230 graduates each year. The campus is located at 845 chemin Tiffin, Longueuil, Quebec. Programs include NDL+, with enrichments to the national program, the International Education Program (PEI), and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Classes are taught in French. The environment is described as family-like and open to the world.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes offers two study tracks: the NDL+ program and the International Education Program (IB), known as PEI. The PEI is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, offered in Regular (PER) and Enriched (PEI) forms, with a bilingual IB diploma pathway and mandatory final IB exams. The PEI profile includes enriched French and English from 1re to 5e secondary, Spanish in 3e and 4e, and science in 5e; students complete a personal project and receive support for service activities. The NDL+ program enriches the national MEQ program with options, interdisciplinary projects, and more opportunities for extracurricular engagement; English enrichment in 4e–5e and enriched Science (STE) in 4e are available to all students, along with a daily 25-minute reading period and pathways to pursue a personal project.

Arts & Creative
Elective art courses are offered in the second cycle, including Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, and Dance. The school supports arts integration within the two programs, with opportunities for interdisciplinary projects and enrichment through the NDL+ framework. In addition, the 5e cycle includes options to study theatre production and other creative disciplines as part of the broader curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Languages are a core component of PEI, with a language profile that includes French and English enriched from 1re to 5e secondary, English enrichment in 4e and 5e, and Spanish offered in 3e and 4e. The program emphasizes intercultural understanding and global perspectives within the IB framework, with bilingual requirements and opportunities to study multiple languages across the secondary years.

Social & Hobbies
The college offers a broad array of extracurricular activities, with 30 ongoing activities in addition to more than 35 sports teams. The school maintains active student life through clubs, performances, and competitive teams, including dedicated program tracks and student-led initiatives.

Community & Service
Service and volunteering are integrated into the PEI pathway, with guidance and supervision for volunteer activities (service par l'action) as part of the personal project and IB experience. Students receive support in planning and carrying out community engagement as part of their overall formation.

Leadership & Professional
Two formal program concentrations are available: a Basketball Concentration, recognized by the Quebec Basketball Federation, and a Robotics Concentration built around FIRST robotics. The robotics program is delivered through the Alpha Lab academy, providing structured, project‑based learning that emphasizes engineering, innovation, and entrepreneurship across the 1re through 5e secondaire levels.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
NDL offers extensive athletic and recreational options, including Multisport in the upper cycles and a large portfolio of sport teams and activities to support physical fitness and wellness. A daily reading period accompanies the school day, contributing to student wellbeing and literacy, alongside a broad calendar of sports, arts, and other extracurriculars.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the language of instruction. English is taught with enrichment from 1re to 5e secondary, including English as the first language in 5e. Spanish is offered in 3e and 4e secondary. The school offers the PEI with a bilingual diploma, highlighting language and culture across the IB framework.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) International Education Programme (PEI) with a bilingual diploma. Instruction is delivered in French. French and English are offered with enrichment from 1re through 5e secondary, with English as the first language in 5e. Spanish is offered in 3e and 4e secondary.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions take place in spring. For students currently in 5th or 6th year of elementary school, or for students entering 1re secondaire in the current year, admissions are organized. 2. Step 1 — Ranking test and dossier review: The application period runs from April 1 to April 16, 2027. Documents required include the final report for 4e year, the most recent report for 5e year, the latest intervention plan if applicable, and any other professional diagnostics. A non-refundable filing fee of $50 applies. 3. Step 1 — Analysis of the dossier and ranking test: An initial analysis is conducted by the administration. The student may receive an invitation to the ranking test or be informed that the dossier is not admissible. The ranking test is online, about 90 minutes, with multiple-choice questions across four themes: Academic abilities, French reading, Grammar, and About my studies. Some students may be invited to take an additional French-writing test. 4. Step 1 — Study of the complete dossier and verdict: The College reviews the entire dossier (4e and 5e year report cards and test results). The College does not select candidates solely by test results; it seeks the best path for each student. Eligibility thresholds are: 70% or more in all subjects (admissible to Regular PEI and NDL+); 80% or more in all subjects (admissible to Enriched PEI, Regular PEI, and NDL+). The verdict is emailed within three weeks after the ranking test; if admissible, an invitation to the information evening follows. 5. Step 2 — Program choice and registration: 5a. Information evening (via videoconference): Parents receive confirmation of the recommended program(s) for the student (NDL+, PEI Regular, PEI Enriched) and the procedures to register. 5b. Submission of registration documents: Completed registration form with the program choice, plus a scanned birth certificate (or proof of citizenship if born outside Canada). 5c. Lottery and verdict (registered or waitlisted): A lottery is conducted to allocate places and prioritize registrations by program; it takes place in the week following the deadline to submit registration documents. All families who submit the required documents on time will be included and will receive a place confirmation or a waitlist position. A non-refundable registration fee of $200 must be paid at this stage for all students admitted as a result of the lottery. 6. Why a lottery? The College favors an inclusive and fair approach. Rather than selecting candidates by ranking test results, admissions are determined by a program-specific lottery to establish the admission order of eligible students. 7. Number of places available: The College welcomes about 230 to 240 students in 1re secondaire, distributed as 3 groups of Enriched PEI, 2 groups of Regular PEI, and 2 NDL+ groups. 8. Who makes up the NDL Family? Children of College staff; siblings of current or graduated students; children of alumni (NDL Alumni); students enrolled in an international education program at primary who want to continue PEI at secondary; students preselected for a concentration offered at the College. 9. Des questions? 10. Rentrée 2027-2028: For students currently in 6e year of primary, the places in 1re secondaire for the 2027 intake have all been filled across the three programs and tracks (NDL+, PEI Regular, PEI Enriched). There is also a substantial waitlist for each program; it is not possible at this time to submit a new application for 2027-2028. Parents seeking admission for 1re secondaire for the 2025-2026 school year should contact the admissions office. 11. Rentrée 2026-2027: For a student in 1re secondaire, the places for the 2026-2027 intake have all been filled across the three programs and tracks. 12. Admissions 2e to 5e secondaire: For students already in secondary, there are separate details for the current year (2026-2027) and the next year (2027-2028) regarding entry to 2e–5e secondaire.

Waitlist
The waitlist is formed as part of the program-specific admission lottery. After the submission deadline, a lottery is held to allocate places and determine admission order by program. Families who submit the required documents on time are included in the lottery and receive either a confirmed place or a waitlist position. This system reflects an inclusive, equitable approach, with orders of admission not determined solely by test results.
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