Getting Educated in Montreal - Universities, CEGEPS, Colleges,

Montreal has four universities: two in English and two in French. Before university, students are required to attend a pre-university college called CEGEP.

As a high-tech hub in North America, many private institutions have emerged in order for people to gain and maintain their expertise. Other private schools abound as well in areas like languages, culture, etc. In view of the incredible and interminable need for Montrealers to always be learning something new, all institutions flourish from evening classes to mature students.

French language colleges and CEGEPS are listed in the French section of this website.

Universities

McGill University
Canada's first established university lives on a beautiful campus in the heart of downtown and offers a wide variety of programs in numerous affiliated institutes and schools to local and international students.

Concordia University
Established in 2 locations which are linked by a big red shuttle bus, Concordia celebrated its 25th anniversary in the summer of 1999. Like McGill, it offers numerous programs at various levels to young and mature students in the English language.

Universite de Montreal
Founded in 1878, the first French speaking university in Montreal adorns the outer or northern slope of the Mount Royal. Its tower can be seen from miles away as you draw closer on most surrounding highways. It currently has 13 faculties, 250 undergraduate programs, 100 Masters programs, 71 doctoral, post-doctoral, close to 140 research units, etc.

CEGEPs, Pre-University and Professional Training Colleges

John Abbott College
Sharing a beautiful campus with McGill University's Agricultural Faculty in Montreal's West Island, this English language pre-university college offers numerous courses of studies to young and mature students. Also renowned for its intensive computer and programming course.

Dawson College
One of Montreal's English language colleges located in the downtown area.

Specialized and High-Tech Colleges

Canadian Derivatives Exchange
The Montreal Stock Exchange ("Bourse de Montreal") Canadian Derivatives Exchange offers securities market, portfolio, features courses as part of their continuing education, training programs and seminars.

Lifesaving Society
Lifeguard and other safety training in all regions of Quebec.

Heritage Montreal's Home Renovation & Restoration Course
Founded in October 1975, Heritage Montreal has been giving this nine session course since 1981. Intended for current or future home owners, it has provided the total of 6000 participants with invaluable information on how to properly inspect, evaluate, maintain, repair or replace the various building components of their homes. Lectures given by a specialist on each subject covered.

Language Schools

There are lots and lots of language schools in Montreal. To learn French

General Information

Canada SchoolNet
Canada's schooling site.

English Montreal School Board
43 primary schools and 20 high schools are part of the free education in English. Other public institutions of the Board include Outreach, Vocational, Adult, and Social Affairs schools.

French Montreal School Commission
Follow this link to French public schools by name, district, or level.

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