Education

If you are planning to immigrate to Québec, here is some useful information on education. It will be of particular interest if:

• you have children
• you hope to pursue your own studies in Québec
• you would like to know how the Québec education system compares to the one you know.

If you plan to stay in Québec to study, go to the International students section.

Finding out about education in Québec

Before your departure for Québec, discover the Québec education system, from kindergarten to university. Find out about its specific characteristics and what you will be required to do as a student or as a parent of young children, adolescents or young adults.

Registering your child in childcare services (day care)

You have a preschool age child and would like to register him or her in a day care. Before starting this process, find out about the various choices offered by the Québec network of childcare services.

Applying for admission to a school, college or university

To avoid wasting time or having to delay your studies because you did not have the proper documents on hand, it is important that you know when, where and how to apply for admission to a school, college or university.

Acquiring knowledge of French or improving your proficiency

French is the official language of Québec and is the key to opening many doors. Opportunities exist for you to acquire knowledge of French or upgrade your proficiency, before your departure and after you arrive in Québec.

Obtaining a general evaluation of your studies outside Québec

How do the studies you did outside Québec compare with the Québec education system? The Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec (comparative evaluation of studies done outside Québec) issued by the Ministère provides a general comparison that can help you answer this question. In addition, guides are available that compare various education systems to the Québec education system.