Welcome to the Eastern Townships International Student Program. The Eastern Townships (ETSB), in partnership with New Frontiers (NFSB) school district is renowned for providing an outstanding 21st century education to students.Situated in the southern shore of Quebec, we cover a territory that includes some of the most beautiful scenery in Canada. Surrounded by lakes and mountains, our schools are situated in suburban environments that offer safe and secure learning environments. Yet, we are in very close proximity to the city of Montreal, often referred to as “Canada’s Cultural Capital”.Our schools are fully equipped with facilities that allow for a range of programs, including International Baccalaureat (IB), concentrations in Sciences, the Arts and Sports, as well regular or enriched English and French Immersion academic programs. Our schools also provide you with opportunities to participate in a variety of extra-curricular clubs (robotics, journalism, band, drama, etc.), sports teams and travel. In studying with us, you will live and learn in a dynamic bilingual environment and benefit from a true cultural experience. We look forward to welcoming you amongst us!
Learn MoreLester B. Pearson School Board is the second largest English public school board in the province of Quebec. Our territory is on the west end of the island of Montreal and it extends to the Ontario border. Lester B. Pearson School Board is proud to offer youth, adult and vocational education programs to international students from all around the globe. Our international students are hosted by thirty (30) elementary schools, nine (9) secondary schools, three (3) adult education centres, six (6) vocational (career) training centres and two (2) international department locations. The Lester B. Pearson School Board 5 year graduation rate is 16% higher than the provincial public school average. This is the result of a student-focused teaching philosophy; rooted in innovative teaching and learning and adapted to the 21st century classroom. Our commitment to student success is guided by 3 core values: Achievement, Wellness, and Engagement. The Lester B. Pearson School Board is proud to have established recruitment partnerships with over thirty (30) countries around the world. Such partnerships allow for an incredibly diverse student culture not only within our programs, but in the Canadian community as a whole. As part of such a diverse community, the Lester B. Pearson School Board is proud to offer its international students the opportunity to grow and learn at new depths throughout their educational journeys. For more information about each program, please visit our website: https://boardsite.lbpsb.qc.ca/international
Learn MoreThe Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board is the third largest English and one of the top-ranking English school board in the Province of Québec. Located 20 minutes north of Montreal and spanning over 35 000 square kilometers with a dedicated staff of over 2,300 individuals who service the needs of our students across our vast territory of rural and urban communities. Our student population is over 14,000 students with 26 Elementary Schools, 9 Secondary Schools, 2 Adult Education centres, 2 Vocational Training centres, and 1 Nature & Science Centre. We serve the educational needs of students in the regions of Laval, Laurentides & Lanaudière from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 11 (elementary and secondary), adult education, and vocational training levels. The Sir Wilfrid Laurier school board is committed to the success of all its students. Our primary objective is to create a positive and meaningful environment for all students to enable them to reach beyond their potential and contribute to their lifelong learning. We offer students from aboard the opportunity to study in English and at the same time experience the uniqueness of the French Language in school and in the Quebec community. For more information, please visit our website: https://bilingualtraining.ca/international-students/about-us/
Learn MoreLocated immediately south and east of Montreal in the Montéregie region, Riverside School Board is home to over 9,500 students registered in elementary, secondary, adult and career education programs. We operate 19 elementary schools and 4 high schools, as well as an adult and career center serving the residents of over 98 municipalities. International Students have the opportunity to study with us at the elementary, high-school, adult education and vocational level, and may also join us for our Group Short Term program, as well as our Summer Language School.Riverside places a great deal of emphasis on our students’ success and their achievements. We take pride in the fact that Riverside consistently places among the top five and has one of the lowest dropout rates of the 72 public school boards in Quebec, both English and French. This outstanding achievement says much about our school board. Our long history of innovation in education, our focus on bilingualism, the quality of our teachers, all combine to make Riverside a different school board where learning is an enriching lifetime experience.
Learn MoreThe English Montreal School Board (EMSB), which is located on the island of Montreal, is the largest public English School Board in the Province of Quebec. The EMSB currently has 33 elementary schools (pre-kindergarten to grade 6, and 16 high schools, secondary I-V (grades 7-11) serving approximately 35,000 students.Academics, along with an enriched learning experience, partnered with several French language options are offered in our elementary and high schools. For the student that wants to master the English language our elementary schools offer the English Core stream of 220 minutes of English instruction and 90 minutes of French instruction per day. For the student who is striving to master the French language our immersion program has been proven to be very successful. The first 3 years of learning is completely taught in French, and the last four years are 50% English and 50% French. Our high schools also offer 2 programs. In the English Core program students receive their instruction in English with the exception of one course in French as a second language. In the French Immersion program secondary I, II, and III (grades 7-9) have extended French programs which vary from 38% to 72% of French instruction. In secondary IV (grade 10), in addition to a French language course, students may take History in French, and in secondary V (grade 11), students follow French language courses only.
Learn MoreThe Central Québec School Board (CQSB) is situated in historical Québec City but our territory covers nearly one-third of the province of Québec. Our Board has served the English-speaking community under various names since 1867.CQSB has jurisdiction over 18 schools and one Adult and Vocational Education centre. Eight of our nine Secondary (High) Schools have a student population of less than 500. We have four Secondary (High) schools; eight Elementary schools and six schools that offer instruction from Kindergarten to Secondary V (Grade 11). The largest Elementary school serves more than 450 students and the smallest serves approximately 50 students.The excellence of our students’ results on Ministry Uniform Examinations confirm the Central Québec School Board as the English school Board with the highest success rate in the province year after year. No small feat for a school board with the largest territory and some of the most geographically isolated schools in the province! With our smaller-than-average class sizes, CQSB offers international students the unique opportunity for more individualised attention in safe, caring schools where students and teachers have the chance to build meaningful interpersonal relationships. Our strength is in the personal touch we can offer each and every student due not only to the size of our schools but more importantly, to the professional and caring attitude of our teaching, professional and support staff as well as the pedagogical leadership we entrust to our administrators both at the school level and at the Board office.
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