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École internationale des Apprenants

Canada, Laval

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School
Introduction

École internationale des Apprenants is a private Francophone school serving the greater Montreal area. It offers Quebec's general education curriculum for preschool and elementary levels, enriched by the IB Primary Years Programme and a local Arabic language and Islamic ethics and religious culture program. The campus at 4505 boul. Henri‑Bourassa O in St‑Laurent provides a library and media resource center, a fully equipped science laboratory, a large gymnasium with a synthetic‑turf courtyard, an on‑site Garderie, and a dining service. All classrooms feature interactive digital whiteboards, and students have laptops connected to a secure network with Microsoft 365. Pluriportail enables secure online communication with families and progress monitoring. Recognized as an IB World School since 2017, the school emphasizes inclusion, open‑mindedness, equity, and equal opportunity. Since 2000, it has been a member of FÉEP and SÉBIQ, and a founding member of the Federation of Muslim Schools of Quebec. And community engagement.

The Essentials

École internationale des Apprenants has instruction in French.

Location
4505 boul. Henri-Bourassa O, St-Laurent, QC H4L 1A5, Canada. The school is a private French-language school serving the Greater Montreal community, reflecting Quebec's identity in all its diversity. It is located in Saint-Laurent, within the Greater Montreal area.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary

Type
Private French-language school

Additional learning support
Inclusive education with services for learners with special needs: orthopedagogy, language support (if required), and special education. Intervention is organized in three levels: universal, selective, and intensive.

Country affiliation
Canada (Quebec)

School day structure
Secretariat hours: 7:45 a.m.–12:20 p.m. and 1:20 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Students' day: gradual arrival 7:15 a.m.–7:55 a.m.; classes start 8:00 a.m.; end of classes 3:30 p.m. for preschool, 3:40 p.m. for primary. After-school care: 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (paid). Morning care 7:15–8:00 a.m. is free. Uniforms are required.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school offers a free lunch service, providing a practical and reassuring option during the lunch break. It is supervised by qualified monitors who ensure safety and well-being during lunch and recess, supervising meals and playtime to maintain a calm and structured environment.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private institution and a member of IB World Schools. The Director General is Lazhar Aissaoui.
Fees
Admission and testing fees

- Admission test fee: USD 50, payable at time of registration by credit card; non‑refundable.
- Registration (enrolment) fee: USD 200, payable at time of admission by credit card; non‑refundable.

Tuition (school fees) — structure and published rules

- Tuition amounts are set according to the number of children from the same family enrolled at the school; a sibling discount is applied when more than one child from the same family is enrolled. The published schedule does not list specific per‑grade or per‑term tuition amounts. The school notes that tuition is indexed annually, increasing by USD 200 per child.

Billing schedule and payment terms (as published)

- Admission test and registration fees: due at time of application/admission and must be paid by credit card.
- Teaching/materials fee: a fixed teaching‑materials charge of USD 200 is required and the school expects payment on or before September 1 of the school year.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) fee: USD 300 per student, payable annually.
- After‑school care/service de garde: morning care is free; afternoon care is charged and billed separately (a tax receipt / relevé 24 is provided for eligible families). Specific afternoon rates are published to parents through the school's administration.

Boarding / Internat

- The school operates as a day school; no boarding or internat fees are published.

Other mandatory or expected parental costs

- Uniforms: parents pay the cost of school uniform purchases; published price range is USD 250–300 per child (orders are placed through the school's uniform supplier in May for the start of the school year).
- Textbooks and workbooks: parents are responsible for the cost of textbooks and activity books; prices vary by grade and are requested via an order form (sent at the end of May). No single flat price is published.
- School supplies: parents must purchase required supplies according to grade‑level lists sent in May; costs vary by grade.

Refund information

- The admission test fee (USD 50) and the registration fee (USD 200) are explicitly non‑refundable.
- Textbook and materials vendor policies indicate limited refund/exchange windows for ordered materials; refunds or exchanges after the start of the school year are generally not permitted per the supplier's ordering terms.
- No explicit, published policy for tuition refunds (pro‑rata refunds or refund conditions for withdrawal) is provided in the school's published fees material.

Fee payment options (methods reported in published materials)

- Credit card: required for admission test and registration payments.
- For textbook/orders the school's supplier has accepted cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and PayPal (supplier/vendor payment options are provided on ordering documents). Specific school office payment methods for tuition (for example bank transfer, direct debit or cheque) are not detailed in the school's published fees page.

Practical summary for a parent preparing to enroll

- Expect to pay an admission test fee of USD 50 and a one‑time registration fee of USD 200 at application/admission; these are non‑refundable.
- Budget for annual add‑ons including a USD 200 teaching/materials fee (due September 1), a USD 300 annual IB fee per student, uniform costs in the USD 250–300 range, and variable costs for textbooks and supplies.
- Tuition amounts by grade and per term are not published in the school's publicly posted fees materials; the school indicates only that tuition varies by family circumstance (number of children enrolled) and is indexed annually. Specific per‑grade or per‑term tuition figures must be obtained from the school's admissions office.

(Notes on findings: the school's published fees pages list admission/test fees, registration fees, a materials charge (USD 200), an IB fee (USD 300), uniform cost ranges, and that tuition is set by family/sibling status and indexed annually, but do not publish the numeric tuition schedule by year group or per term. The published materials for textbooks and supplies describe vendor payment methods and refund windows for ordered materials.)
Academics

École internationale des Apprenants teaches IB (PYP), Canadian Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers quality general education for pre-school and primary levels, based on the Quebec school curriculum, enriched by the IB primary program and the local Arabic language and Muslim ethics and religious culture program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops responsible, critical and engaged citizens through a transdisciplinary IB-inspired program. Students learn to explore global issues, think rigorously, and act ethically and responsibly. The school, recognized as an IB World School since 2017, emphasizes inclusion, open-mindedness, fairness and equal opportunity. The school encourages students to express their opinions, reflect on their learning, and take ownership of their progress. With strong teacher support and a focus on the student's social development, students build self-confidence, collaboration, and empathy. The living environment fosters collaboration, mutual aid, and respect for differences as part of ongoing personal growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school maintains an inclusive education policy based on official documents from the Quebec Ministry of Education and the IB, aimed at widening access to learning and removing barriers. Inclusion is described as a continuous process that broadens access to learning and increases involvement of all students, with equitable access and consideration of each learner's strengths and needs. Available services include orthopedagogy, language support (if required), and special education. The school uses a three-level intervention model: universal, selective, and intensive, to address student needs progressively. Interventions are regularly monitored and assessed, with follow-up programs and collaboration with external professionals as needed. The IB principles guide the practice to support identity, prior knowledge, scaffolding, and expanding knowledge, fostering equity and holistic development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school promotes multilingualism, with learning in French, Arabic and English and an emphasis on linguistic openness. French remains the primary language of instruction in a private French-language school, while Arabic and English are taught to broaden students' language skills. Language support is available if required to help learners access the IB program and classroom instruction. The bilingual and multilingual emphasis aligns with the IB approach to global citizenship and intercultural understanding. Learners develop proficiency across languages through integrated language activities and targeted support as needed.

Mental Wellbeing
The school prioritizes well-being and safety, aiming to provide a structured and safe environment for learners' well-being and success. Health and wellness are addressed through a peanut- and nut-free environment and mandatory outdoor activities, with a clear contagion protocol for illnesses. The school implements rigorous security measures, including monitoring entrances and exits to ensure safety on campus. A Learners' Code of Conduct outlines rights and responsibilities, promoting respect, safety, and a harmonious learning environment. The school supports students' social and emotional development through caring relationships with staff and a focus on cooperation, perseverance, and positive recognition.

Safeguarding
The school employs strict safety measures for entrances and common areas to protect learners. It maintains a structured schedule and clear communications channels through PluriPortal for reporting absences and other important information. Health and safety practices include a peanut- and nut-free environment and protocols for contagious diseases to prevent illness spread. The Learners' Code of Conduct protects rights and safety while encouraging respectful behavior and personal responsibility. The school adheres to privacy and safeguarding policies to protect personal information and ensure secure handling of data.
Parent Experience

History
The International School of Learners is a private Francophone school serving the greater Montreal metropolitan area, reflecting the richness of Quebec's identity in its diversity. It is a crossroads of cultures and life experiences, bearing witness to a path of collective success. Recognized as an IB World School since 2017, the school emphasizes inclusion, open-mindedness, equity, and equal opportunities, and its motto is Only knowledge is power, guiding students toward academic excellence and holistic development. The school provides quality general education for preschool and elementary levels following the Quebec education program, enriched by the IB Primary Years Programme and a local Arabic language and Islamic ethics and religious culture program. Since its founding in 2000, it has been a member of the Federation of Private Educational Institutions (FÉEP) since 2002, and of the Quebec and Francophone IB World Schools Federation (SÉBIQ) since 2014, and a founding member of the Federation of Muslim Schools of Quebec since 2015.

Community
The school offers a rich and varied program of extracurricular activities that complement the curriculum and support students' holistic development. Each year, activities address educational, social, and recreational needs, helping students develop essential learning approaches such as communication, cooperation, and emotional management. Activities include guest speaker invitations across citizenship topics, cultural celebrations of Ramadan and Eid, educational and recreational outings, sports competitions, and a range of after-school clubs (soccer for girls and boys, multisports, crafts, IT, arts, and chess). These activities foster personal growth, teamwork, and intellectual curiosity.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a library that serves as a true resource center with a wide collection of books and audiovisual materials. It also offers a media library to broaden access to digital learning resources. A science laboratory is fully equipped to support practical exploration of biology, physics, and chemistry. A large modern gymnasium and a courtyard surfaced with synthetic turf provide safe spaces for physical activity and outdoor play. The campus also includes an on-site Garderie for younger children and a dining service for students.

Sports Facilities
The gymnasium is large and modern, with equipment suitable for basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and more. The courtyard is covered with synthetic turf to ensure safety and comfort during recess and outdoor activities. Indoor and outdoor spaces support a wide range of sports and physical education activities. These facilities enable daily physical activity and inclusive participation for all students.

Academic Facilities
The library provides a broad collection of reference works, novels, guides and periodicals, plus audiovisual resources to support learning. The science laboratory is fully equipped, allowing hands-on experiments across biology, physics and chemistry with modern tools. All classrooms use state-of-the-art interactive digital whiteboards. All students have laptops connected to a secure high-speed wireless network and access to digital teaching materials and Microsoft Office 365 accounts. Pluriportail facilitates secure online communication with families and allows parents to monitor progress and assessments.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a range of after-school clubs, including soccer (girls and boys), multisports, DIY, information technology, arts, and chess. Guest speakers are invited to engage students on citizenship and community topics. Cultural activities celebrate occasions such as Ramadan and Eid. Regular educational and recreational outings enrich the school experience. Sports tournaments are organized throughout the year to foster teamwork and sportsmanship.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a rich and varied program of extracurricular activities that complement the academic program and contribute to the students' overall development. The activities support the development of essential learning approaches such as communication, cooperation, and emotion management. Each year, the school implements activities that meet the educational, social, and recreational needs of students. The program includes opportunities that foster inquiry and intellectual curiosity.

Arts & Creative
The school has Arts Club and DIY Club to foster creativity and hands-on making. Clubs also include a Computer Club and a Chess Club, offering opportunities for creative expression and strategic thinking. These clubs support students in exploring their passions and developing collaborative and practical skills.

Cultural & Language
The school has guest speaker invitations that bring authors, poets, actors, politicians, nurses, firefighters, police officers, and other professionals to meet students. The school has cultural activities that celebrate major events, including Ramadan and Eid, with activities and special experiences. These initiatives enable students to explore and experience important moments in Muslim tradition.

Social & Hobbies
The school has educational and recreational outings scheduled regularly to enrich learning experiences. The school has after-school clubs, including Soccer Club (girls and boys) and Multisports Club, that foster teamwork and social interaction. The school organizes sports tournaments throughout the year to build teamwork and friendly competition.

Leadership & Professional
The school has guest speaker invitations as part of the citizenship program, exposing students to professionals across a range of fields. These encounters develop leadership awareness and professional insight. They broaden students' perspectives and support proactive career exploration.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has sports tournaments organized throughout the year to promote teamwork, fair play, and discipline. The school has educational and recreational outings that contribute to well-being and experiential learning. The clubs and activities provide opportunities for physical activity, social connection, and personal growth.
Languages

Language Provision
French is the language of instruction. It is a private French-language IB World School serving the Greater Montreal area. It has been recognized as an IB World School since 2017.

Bilingual Teaching
No bilingual instruction; the school teaches in French.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School since 2017; private francophone school serving the greater Montreal area; member of the IB World Schools network
Admissions

Admissions
1. Open House and campus tours: The school holds an annual Open House on the last Thursday of November. A limited group of visitors is welcomed to tour the school and learn about the program and services. A virtual tour is available for those who cannot attend in person. 2. Online registration for the next school year: The admissions portal opens on the last Thursday of November for preschool (five years old) and on the fourth Monday of December for primary. Parents register online by creating a portal account, completing the admission form to take the test, and uploading required documents: birth certificate in PDF, and the daycare report or the most recent report card in PDF. The admission test costs 50 dollars non-refundable to be paid by credit card. 3. Admission policy: To be admitted, the student must pass the admission test; pay a non-refundable registration fee of 200 dollars by credit card; master the French language; present a good conduct record; provide proof of legal residence in Canada and valid Quebec residency status before October 1 of the current year; be five years old before October 1 for preschool; be six years old before October 1 for first grade. 4. Required documents: Quebec-born children must provide birth certificate; valid health card; proof of residence; school reports or daycare report; a digital photo on white background. Children born outside Quebec must provide birth certificate from country of origin; citizenship or permanent resident card; valid health card; proof of residence; school reports; a digital photo on white background.
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