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The Study

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees CA$31,220 - 35,005
Ages Not listed
Type Girls School
Opened 1915
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 14
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The Study is a bilingual all-girls day school in Westmount, Quebec, serving Kindergarten through Grade 11. It offers the Canadian Curriculum with Advanced Placement options and leads to the Quebec Secondary School Diploma (MEES). The campus at 3233 The Boulevard has entrance at 1 Braeside Place. A Mother Tongue bilingual programme develops fluency in English and French from Kindergarten, with Elementary students splitting time between English and French and Senior School taught in French, with a compulsory third language option (Mandarin or Spanish) from Grade 7. The school offers an enriched programme in arts, design technology and athletics, including Academic Excellence, Technology & Makerspace, Leadership, The Arts, and Introduction to Business Fundamentals: Educating Future Women Leaders. Facilities include Innovation Lab, a gym, and 16 sports. More than 40 clubs support academics, arts, languages, leadership and service. Founded in 1915, The Study celebrated its centennial in 2015. Alumni represent 31 countries.

3233 The Boulevard, Westmount, Québec H3Y 1S4 (main visitor entrance: 1 Braeside Place, Westmount, H3Y 3E8)

The Essentials

The Study has typical class sizes of 14, instruction in English, French.

Location
3233 The Boulevard Westmount, QC H3Y 1S4, Canada

Stages
Kindergarten to Grade 11 (K-11)

Type
Private bilingual all-girls school

Additional learning support
Enrichment Specialists and School Counsellors provide Student Services to support students' emotional, social and academic needs.

School day structure
The Elementary School day starts at 8:00 AM with six periods: Period 1 8:00–8:57, Period 2 9:03–10:00, recess 10:00–10:30, Period 3 10:30–11:20, lunch 11:20–11:50, recess 11:50–12:25, Period 4 12:30–1:27, Period 5 1:33–2:30, Period 6 outside period (2:30–2:45 or 3:00 PM); cycles 3 and 4 extend to about 3:15–3:30 PM depending on the cycle.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform program. Elementary and Senior School wear full dress and seasonal options (summer and winter), including a blazer, Oxford shirt, and house or school tie; tunic or kilt with appropriate socks, and black leather shoes. Grade 11 wears a blue Oxford shirt with the Grad tie, and a gym uniform is used for physical education.

Food Options
Hot lunches, soups and desserts are provided daily and included in tuition. Lunches are prepared by District 22 and include a panini bar and a salad bar with a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, cheese and proteins. Fresh fruit is available daily as a snack.

House System
The House System comprises Mu Gamma, Kappa Rho, Beta Lambda and Delta Beta. Annual house activities include sports day, and senior students act as House Captains (Grades 10–11) with house heads guiding activities.

Governance and Ownership
The Study is a private, non-subsidized school. It is governed by school leadership, including a Head of School and a Senior School Director.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Study ranges from CAD 31,220 to CAD 35,005 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Registration fee: CAD 200, payable when an application is accepted; this CAD 200 charge is billed again annually each February.
- Financial‑assistance application fee: CAD 130 non‑refundable (Apple Financial Services application processing fee).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and what is included)

- Maternelle (Kindergarten): CAD 31,220 per school year. Included in this tuition are the noon‑meal program, an iPad for the school year, all class outings (including required overnight excursions), all required textbooks and workbooks, mandatory school supplies, and the school directory. Additional mandatory charges listed separately apply.

- Cycles 1–3 (Grades 1–6): CAD 35,005 per school year. Included in this tuition are the noon‑meal program; an iPad for students in Grades 1–5 and a laptop for Grade 6 for the school year; all required textbooks and workbooks, mandatory school supplies and the school directory; student services (learning support, psychoeducational services, and career/advising services); extracurricular activities (including transport where applicable), athletics, academic competition fees, clubs, robotics, guest speakers and workshops; required class outings including mandatory overnight excursions; and technology services and maintenance. Additional mandatory charges listed separately apply.

- Senior School (Secondary I–V / Grades 7–11): CAD 35,005 per school year. Included in this tuition are the noon‑meal program; a school‑issued laptop for the school year; all required textbooks and workbooks, mandatory school supplies and the school directory; student services (learning support, psychoeducational services, and career/advising services); extracurricular activities (including transport where applicable), athletics, academic competition fees, clubs, robotics, guest speakers and workshops; required class outings including mandatory overnight excursions; and technology services and maintenance. Additional mandatory charges listed separately apply.

- Notes on per‑term amounts: Tuition is published as an annual amount. Parents may choose to pay the annual tuition in full or by two instalments; arrangements can also be made for eight equal monthly instalments (additional fees apply). If tuition is paid in two instalments, each instalment will correspond to approximately 50% of the annual tuition; if paid in eight monthly instalments the monthly payment is the annual tuition divided into eight equal payments (administrative fees for the instalment plan may apply).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The first payment of tuition is due at the start of the school year. Tuition may be paid in full, or in two instalments. Arrangements for eight monthly instalments can be made; additional administrative fees apply when choosing an instalment plan. Contributions such as the New Parent Fund and, if applicable, language support program fees are due at the start of the school year.

Boarding fees

- The Study operates as a day school. There are no boarding programs or boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (one‑time, annual, and conditional charges)

- Capital reserve (Infrastructure) fund: CAD 1,900 (charged for building improvements).
- New Parent Fund: voluntary one‑time contribution of CAD 2,000 (tax receipt issued).
- Language‑support fee: CAD 10,000 (first year) for new students entering Secondary I–III who require French as a Second Language (FLS) support.
- Instrument fee: CAD 230 for students in Secondary I–V who select the music option with instrument use.
- Registration / enrolment charge: CAD 200 on acceptance (see “Application fees” above) and billed annually thereafter in February.
- After‑school programme and extracurricular participation: fees vary depending on frequency and selection; some optional excursions, music activities, clubs or sports trips may incur additional charges. School bus service is available for which fees vary according to usage and route.

Refund information

- The Apple Financial Services application processing fee (CAD 130) is explicitly described as non‑refundable. The published school fee information identifies which incidental charges are billed separately; tuition and other fee refund or withdrawal terms are managed through the school's enrolment and billing procedures (first tuition payment is due at the start of the school year). Families should note that instalment plans carry additional administrative fees.

Fee payment options and practical notes

- Payment schedules available: full payment, two instalments, or an arranged eight‑month instalment plan (administrative fees apply for instalment plans).
- Specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, cheque, or online payment through the school's parent/enrolment portal) are handled through the school's billing and enrolment systems; payment logistics are processed via the school's parent/enrolment portal and Business Office. For matters such as enrolment, invoicing and payment plan setup the school's enrolment portal is used.

Summary of the key annual amounts

- Kindergarten (Maternelle): CAD 31,220 per year.
- Grades 1–6 (Cycles 1–3): CAD 35,005 per year.
- Grades 7–11 (Secondary I–V): CAD 35,005 per year.
Academics

The Study teaches Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
The Study offers Kindergarten to Grade 11 at an independent bilingual day school. A mother tongue bilingual programme develops fluency in English and French. The curriculum includes Elementary School and Senior School with an enriched programme that includes arts, design technology and athletics. Distinguishing Programmes include Academic Excellence, Technology & Makerspace, Leadership, The Arts, and Introduction to Business Fundamentals: Educating Our Future Women Leaders. The environment fosters intellectual curiosity, leadership and ethical citizenship under the guidance of a dedicated faculty.

Student Teacher Ratio
16 students per class on average

Higher Education Progression
100% of graduates attend post-secondary institution of their choice
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Study prioritizes the emotional, physical and social needs of each student within an environment where academic excellence is encouraged. Connectedness is the ethos of a nurturing environment, and The Study nurtures with great purpose. The school relies on a community of teachers, students and parents who participate in school life as class parents or volunteers for activities. The environment supports belonging, collaboration and personal growth through student life programs and leadership opportunities. Counseling and guidance services educate girls about health and well-being and meet students individually to help them navigate difficult periods of childhood and adolescence. The Centre de l'enrichissement provides learning support to all students, helping them understand their learning profile and the strategies that work best for them; the team collaborates with teachers to implement research-based practices and differentiate instruction.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Centre de l'enrichissement offers learning support to all students, regardless of age or academic ability, and provides strategies to help each student reach their full potential. Students learn to understand their own learning profiles and identify the approaches that work best for them. The enrichment team collaborates with teachers to implement classroom practices that are supported by research and to differentiate instruction. The program aims to enhance learning across subjects and provide targeted supports when needed. The school therefore provides inclusive, school-wide support as part of its student services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Study offers the exceptional mother tongue bilingual programme beginning in Kindergarten to develop literacy in English and French. In Elementary School, students have two homeroom teachers and spend about half of the day in English and half in French. In Grades 1 and 2, students consolidate foundations for literacy in both languages, with process-oriented learning that encourages exploration, experimentation, problem solving and concept absorption. The programme aims to instill confidence, autonomy and motivation in learners, enabling them to become autonomous and motivated bilingual learners.

Mental Wellbeing
The Study provides dedicated counselors who educate girls in health and well-being, and counselors meet individually with students to help them navigate the more difficult periods of childhood and adolescence. Counselors work with both Elementary and Secondary students to support well-being across the school years. The counseling and guidance services are part of The Study's broader focus on student well-being.

Safeguarding
The School has a student Ombudsman who oversees safeguarding and ethics, with the Deputy Head of School acting as the school's Ombudsman. A Regional Ombudsman, Sarah-Beth Trudeau, provides oversight and contact details. The National Student Ombudsman oversees student rights and complaint procedures in Québec. Filing a complaint follows a three-step process: first approach the directly concerned person, then approach the person responsible for processing complaints, and finally receive a written response within set timelines.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1915 by Margaret Gascoigne, The Study began as a small home school for six students. In 1960 the school moved to its present Westmount location. Since its founding, seven dynamic women have led The Study as headmistresses, including Mary Harvey (1934–1952), Katharine Lamont (1952–1970), Jean Scott (1970–1982), Elizabeth Falco (2003–2010), Mary Liistro Hebert (1997–2003; 2010–2011), and Nancy Lewis Sweer (2011–2020). The Study's centennial was celebrated in 2015 (1915–2015).

Community
The Study's community is anchored by the Study Parent Association (SPA), a parent volunteer organization. The SPA hosts events throughout the year, including the Back to School BBQ, Teddy Bear Breakfast, the new parent cocktail, monthly parent information meetings, and major fundraising community-building social events. All Study parents become members of the SPA, and these volunteers contribute to the family experience of the school. Parents participate in roles such as Class Parents and through activities like Career Day and Science Fair Judges.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Study Parent Association (SPA) is the school's parent volunteer organization. It brings families together through annual events such as the Back to School BBQ, Teddy Bear Breakfast, the new parent cocktail, monthly parent information meetings, and large fundraising social events. All Study parents are members of the SPA, making parental involvement a central part of school life. SPA volunteers support a wide range of activities, including Class Parent roles, Career Day organization, and Science Fair judging, contributing to the hands‑on involvement that strengthens the school community. In addition, staff appreciation and other family-centered initiatives are coordinated through SPA involvement and parent participation.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Study is a private, non-subsidized girls' school leading to the Quebec Secondary School Diploma (MEES). The campus is located at 3233 The Boulevard, Westmount, Quebec H3Y 1S4. The Mother Tongue bilingual programme ensures mastery of English and French through language programs. Technology & Makerspace and an innovation lab provide interactive spaces for design and programming.

Sports Facilities
There is a gym on campus. The school offers 16 sports.

Academic Facilities
Technology & Makerspace are interactive learning spaces focusing on design and programming. The Mother Tongue bilingual programme ensures mastery of English and French.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are 40+ clubs and activities. Alumni represent 31 countries.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Mother tongue bilingual programme begins in Kindergarten. In Elementary School, two homeroom teachers guide students who spend approximately half the day in English and the other half in French. In Senior School, courses are taught in French with an enriched programme and at least two subjects taught in French; a compulsory third language option (Mandarin or Spanish) is a curriculum requirement for Grade 7 and an option in Grades 8 and 9. Distinguishing Programmes include Academic Excellence, Technology & Makerspace, Leadership, The ARTS, and Introduction to Business Fundamentals: Educating our Future Women Leaders.

Arts & Creative
The Arts are a core component of co-curricular life, with offerings that include Art Club, Choir, Concert Band, Drama Productions, and Dance Club.

Cultural & Language
The language programme includes a bilingual Mother Tongue approach with English and French instruction and a compulsory third language option (Mandarin or Spanish) from Grade 7. Senior School features cultural excursions and student exchanges; language‑focused clubs include Spanish Club, while other cultural activities include Model UN and Parlement des jeunes within leadership and entrepreneurship offerings.

Social & Hobbies
A broad roster of clubs and activities runs before, during, and after school. Senior School clubs cover The Arts (Art Club, Choir, Concert Band, Drama Productions, Dance Club), Communications (Book Club, Debating, Public Speaking, Poetry and Journalism), Science & Technology (Robotics, Technovation, Bio‑STEM, Python, Engineering), Leadership & Entrepreneurship (Duke of Edinburgh, Pink Profit Project, Model UN, Parlement des jeunes, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, All Girls' Leadership Conference, Social and Political Engagement Club), and Environmental groups (Earth Club). Students may start new clubs with faculty guidance.

Community & Service
Senior School requires 60 hours of community service in the final three years, with volunteering at local hospitals, senior citizens' homes, homeless shelters and animal rescues, and a requirement to volunteer at at least one Community Partner Organization. Elementary School participates in community service activities such as creating artwork for Montreal Children's Hospital, reading to children at Ste Justine Hospital, and making Valentine's cards for Veterans Hospital. Fundraising activities include UNICEF drives, the Annual Bazaar, Splash & Dash, and other house‑based initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is encouraged through elected Student Council, Heads of Standing Committees, Class Prefects, and House leadership; student leaders initiate, coordinate and implement a wide range of activities. The Mini‑Force is a leadership program for Grades 4–6 that plans activities for special occasions and helps organize community‑oriented events; House Captains lead the house system and oversee related activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Physical Education and Athletics programme fosters a culture of fitness and wellness, emphasizing attitude, effort and teamwork.80% of Senior School students participate in at least one sport, and The Study competes in leagues including GMAA, Montreal Independent Schools, Quebec Association of Independent Schools and CAIS. Fall, Winter and Spring sports include soccer, volleyball, rowing, golf, cross‑country, badminton, basketball, hockey, tennis, flag football, track and field. The After‑School Programme provides care and activities beyond the school day.
Languages

Language Provision
English and French are the languages of instruction. The Mother Tongue Bilingual Programme begins in Kindergarten; in Elementary, students have two homeroom teachers and spend about half the day in English and half in French. A compulsory third language option (Mandarin or Spanish) is required in Grade 7 and available in Grades 8–9. Translanguaging is common, with students switching between French and English in daily interactions to access different language features.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English and French. The Mother Tongue Bilingual Programme begins in Kindergarten. In Elementary School, two homeroom teachers split the day roughly 50/50 between English and French. A compulsory third language option (Mandarin and Spanish) is a curriculum requirement for Grade 7 and is available in Grades 8 and 9.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the online application form and include all requested documentation. The online application is accessed via the admissions portal, and the formal admissions period begins at least one year before entry for Kindergarten and Grade 7; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis during the year and spaces are very limited. All applicants must be fluent in either English or French at the time of application; French language support is available for Grades 1–6, and students in the Senior School (Grades 7–11) must have knowledge of both languages; international applicants must know one language to proceed beyond the interview. 2. Schedule your daughter's interview and entrance assessments after submitting the application. An academic assessment is required for entry at all grade levels, but selections are not based solely on these results. 3. Meet the Head of School for a family meeting. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss fit, school life contributions, and expectations for both the family and The Study. 4. Wait for a decision. The Admissions Committee reviews all applications and provides a decision 10–14 days following the entrance assessments. If there are no places available at a specific grade level, the child's name is placed in the wait pool (not a waitlist, with no priority order). If places become available, the Admissions Committee will review all applicants in the wait pool to select the best candidate. Getting started dates and events are posted by the admissions office, and families are encouraged to inquire to confirm availability before applying.

Scholarships
The Study awards CAD 420K in scholarships and bursaries annually. About 14% of students receive financial aid, with the average recipient receiving CAD 7,600 per year; on average 54 students receive financial assistance each year, and seven scholarships are available per year, with 155+ students having received scholarships. Scholarships recognize outstanding academic results and potential and are often renewable, available at various grade levels to both new and returning students. The Study School Foundation Merit Entrance Scholarship (2026–2027) awards a full scholarship to the top new Grade 7 student based on overall academic excellence, current school reports, entrance exam results, a personal letter of intent, and an interview; this full scholarship is awarded once every three years and next available in 2029. Other named scholarships include Entrance Scholarships (up to CAD 5,000 renewable for three years), Margaret Gascoigne Scholarship (CAD 1,000 renewable for five years), Dare to Dream Scholarship (CAD 2,000 non-renewable), Trillium Scholarship (CAD 1,000 renewable for one year), Board of Governors' Scholarship (CAD 1,000 renewable for three years), Marcelle Gaudion Scholarship (CAD 1,000 renewable for five years), and Nancy Lewis Sweer - Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship (CAD 2,000 applied toward tuition). The Great Women of Tomorrow Bursary is needs-based and offers up to 50% tuition assistance for students from diverse communities; it remains with the recipient through Grades 7–11 and was established in 2024 by the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation and The Molson Foundation. Financial assistance applications are assessed separately from admissions, using a confidential needs evaluation conducted by Apple Financial Services; families apply online, and assistance decisions are made by The Study's Financial Assistance Committee.

Waitlist
The Study uses a wait pool rather than a traditional waitlist. If no places are available at a given grade level, a child's name is placed in the wait pool, and there is no assigned order of priority. When spaces become available, the Admissions Committee reviews all applicants in the wait pool to select the best candidate. Spaces are limited, so families are advised to inquire about availability before applying.
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