Compare International Schools in Longueuil, Canada

Instructs in French, English

Ages 4 - 17 years

Fees CA$5,390 - 9,600

Pupils 3230

Type Co-educational

Collège Charles-Lemoyne is a private French-language school on Quebec's South Shore with two campuses: Longueuil–Saint-Lambert and Sainte-Catherine. It serves ages 4 to 17, offering preschool (4 and 5 years), primary, and secondary education. The secondary program leads to the Diplôme d'études secondaires (DES). The school provides bilingual instruction and hosts the Académie Internationale Charles-Lemoyne for preschool and primary on both campuses, while Collège Charles-Lemoyne delivers the secondary program on both campuses. The Longueuil campus houses the head office at 901, chemin Tiffin. Facilities are technology-enabled and designed to support academic, sports, and artistic activities, including a music component at Longueuil and a sports module at Sainte-Catherine. The curriculum includes Canadian and IB programmes (PYP and MYP) and a six-module transdisciplinary primary program. A wide range of after‑school activities, robotics, theatre, Spanish from kindergarten, and a complete after‑school care service enrich the student experience, with daily physical activity across campuses today.

Location

Two campuses: Longueuil–Saint-Lambert (head office) at 901, chemin Tiffin, Longueuil, QC J4P 3G6; and Sainte-Catherine at 125, place Charles-Lemoyne, Sainte-Catherine, QC J5C 0A1. The Longueuil–Saint-Lambert campus is the administrative siège social; the Sainte-Catherine campus houses sports facilities, including the Bernard-Miron Sports Complex.

Stages

Preschool (4 and 5 years), Primary and Secondary

Type

Private French-language educational establishment offering preschool, primary and secondary education

Additional learning support

A humane learning environment where each student can find the individualized pedagogical support they need

Application and registration fees

- Registration fee (non‑refundable): CAD 200.
- File opening fee (due at online registration): CAD 50.

Preschool (Académie — 4 and 5 years)

- Annual tuition (activités de formation et d'éveil / garde et animation): CAD 9,600.
- Annual non‑refundable afferent fees: CAD 250.
- Mandatory accessory / operating charges (itemized):
- Services accessoires de base: CAD 350.
- Frais de surveillance et collations: CAD 3,150.
- Entretien et amélioration des installations: CAD 200.
- Développement durable: CAD 25.
- Contribution Comité des parents: CAD 20. Don à la Fondation (suggested/contributory): CAD 175 (non‑remboursable après émission du reçu fiscal).

- Example billing breakdown (tuition only):
- 2 installments (1 Sept & 1 Feb): CAD 4,800 per installment. 6 installments (Sept–Feb): CAD 1,600 per installment. 10 installments (Sept–Jun): CAD 960 per installment. These installment options are available via the school's authorized payment schedules.

- Total annual mandatory charges (illustrative sum of tuition + afferent + the listed mandatory accessory items): CAD 13,575. Example installment amounts on that total:
- 2 installments: CAD 6,787.50; 6 installments: CAD 2,262.50; 10 installments: CAD 1,357.50. Payment plans follow the school's installment schedule.

Primary (Académie / Primaire — Grades 1–6; Longueuil and Ville de Sainte‑Catherine campuses)

- Registration fee (non‑refundable): CAD 200.
- Annual tuition: CAD 9,200.
- Annual non‑refundable afferent fees: CAD 490.
- Mandatory accessory / operating charges (itemized):
- Services accessoires obligatoires de base: CAD 465.
- Frais de surveillance et collations: CAD 3,250.
- Entretien et amélioration des installations: CAD 210.
- Développement durable: CAD 25.
- Programme primaire du Baccalauréat International (IB), when applicable: CAD 560.
- Service de garde (blocks — optional, annual choices):
- Bloc AM (early morning): CAD 558.
- Bloc PM (until ~17:00): CAD 936.
- Bloc PM+ (until ~18:00): CAD 1,620.
- Service de garde au‑delà de l'horaire: CAD 15 per 15 minutes; Garde occasionnelle: CAD 15/day.
- Plan d'intervention (si mesures d'adaptation et prêt de matériel informatique sont requis): CAD 330. Contribution Comité de parents: CAD 20. Don à la Fondation: CAD 185.
- Campus Ville de Sainte‑Catherine: certain sport‑intensif program fees differ by sport (examples given in the school material: basketball range CAD 3,150–3,950; football CAD 3,560; hockey CAD 2,180 — these program amounts vary by level and category). Transport contracts for this campus are charged separately via the local transport contract (examples: CAD 970–1,940 for morning service depending on zone).

- Example billing breakdown (tuition only):
- 2 installments: CAD 4,600; 6 installments: CAD 1,533.33; 10 installments: CAD 920. Installment choices and due dates follow the school's authorized schedule.

- Total annual mandatory charges (illustrative sum of tuition + afferent + the listed primary mandatory accessory items): CAD 13,640. Example installment amounts on that total:
- 2 installments: CAD 6,820; 6 installments: CAD 2,273.33; 10 installments: CAD 1,364. These totals exclude optional program profiles (IB, sport intensif, profils artistiques/techno) which are billed in addition when applicable.

Secondary (Collège — Grades 7–11 / 1re–5e secondaire)

- Registration fee (non‑refundable): CAD 200.
- Annual tuition: CAD 5,390.
- Annual non‑refundable afferent fees: CAD 620.
- Mandatory accessory charges (services / facility / sustainability etc.): CAD 960.
- Additional program fees (charged when the student is enrolled in that program):
- Programme d'éducation intermédiaire (IB MYP): CAD 715.
- Programme d'éducation avec appui pédagogique (PEA) — Campus Longueuil only: CAD 2,525.
- Programme d'éducation au carré (PE²): CAD 2,195.
- Programme d'éducation Sport (PE.Sport): CAD 230.
- Profil techno (robotique / génie scientifique): CAD 250.
- Profil art (arts visuels, danse, théâtre): CAD 490.
- Profil sport (multisport / hockey / basketball): CAD 1,250.
- Plan d'intervention (avec/sans ordinateur): CAD 165 or CAD 330. Contribution Comité de parents: CAD 20. Don à la Fondation: CAD 185 (no refund after tax receipt).
- Non‑resident students (not resident of Québec) incur an additional provincial contribution; an indicative amount for 2025–2026 was CAD 6,057 (this supplementary charge is set according to provincial rules and published by the ministry when applicable).

- Example billing breakdown (tuition only):
- 2 installments: CAD 2,695; 6 installments: CAD 898.33; 10 installments: CAD 539. Example billing for tuition + afferent + accessory mandatory charges (illustrative total CAD 6,970): 2 installments: CAD 3,485; 6 installments: CAD 1,161.67; 10 installments: CAD 697. Installments follow the school's authorized schedule and the billed balance on the family's account.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Number of interest‑free installment options (payable on the 1st of the month): 2 payments, 6 payments, or 10 payments. The 2‑payment schedule is 1 Sept and 1 Feb. The 6‑payment schedule runs 1 Sept through 1 Feb. The 10‑payment schedule runs 1 Sept through 1 Jun. Preauthorized payments are supported for all installment options; internet payment is supported for the 2‑payment option.
- Preauthorized debit: monthly debits are processed on the 1st day of each month; the school sends an email notice via the family portal approximately 10 days before each monthly debit; the authorization remains in force until revoked in writing with 30 days' notice to the school. The amount debited is calculated from the family account statement maintained in the school portal.
- Mandatory fees described as "non‑remboursables" (for example, registration and certain afferent fees) are explicitly non‑refundable. Donations to the Foundation are non‑refundable after issuance of the tax receipt.

Boarding (internat / pensionnat)

- No boarding service is listed for this institution; the Collège operates as a day school offering préscolaire, primaire and secondaire programs.

Other costs and how they are charged

- Uniforms: items are supplied through "Boutique La classe". Orders and the official catalogue are published by grade level (preschool, primary, secondary). Payment methods for uniform purchases: online by Visa or Mastercard; on‑site by Visa, Mastercard, debit or cash; checks are not accepted for uniform purchases. Refund/exchange policy for uniforms: refunds within 30 days of delivery, exchanges within 90 days. Shipping fees apply for certain order dates.
- School supplies: grade‑specific supply lists and purchasing arrangements are published (supplies are sold via Magasin Scolaire for many grades). Parascolaire activities, short/long trips, team fees and competition fees are charged in addition and vary by activity.
- Cafeteria / meal plans: cafeteria services use a reloadable card system (ZipThru) and meal plans / card recharges are charged separately.
- Transport: organized through local school service providers; fees are charged under separate transport contracts and vary by route/territory (examples shown for Campus Ville de Sainte‑Catherine).

Refunds and cancellations

- Registration fees and specified afferent fees are described as non‑refundable. Donations to the school Foundation are non‑refundable after the tax receipt is issued. Refund practices for uniforms and catalogue items: refund within 30 days of delivery; exchanges within 90 days. Optional activity fees (trips, team competitions, certain program fees) may be non‑refundable depending on the vendor/commitment and will be charged separately.

Accepted payment methods and procedures

- Preauthorized bank debit (monthly): supported and commonly used; the school provides an authorization form and debits on the 1st of the month when chosen. Families must monitor their account statement in the family portal.
- Online payment via the family portal (Pluriportail) with card (Visa/Mastercard) is available; availability of internet payment depends on the selected installment plan (internet payment indicated as available for the 2‑payment option). Uniform purchases via the Pluriportail boutique are also supported.
- On‑site payment options (for uniform pickup/events): Visa, Mastercard, debit and cash (uniform vendor policy); some suppliers (uniform provider) do not accept checks. Other specific vendors (Magasin Scolaire for supplies) use their online payment processes.

Note: Program‑specific fees (IB, sport‑intensif, special profiles, certain extracurricular trips/teams) are charged in addition to the standard annual tuition and mandatory accessory fees; those program amounts are listed above where applicable. Mandatory provincial surcharges for non‑resident students (Québec residency rules) apply when relevant and are applied in accordance with provincial regulations.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms must be worn at all times when the student is under the College's supervision, including during outings. Uniforms are sold through Boutique La Classe, which provides a catalog for Preschool and Primary and for Secondary, and a uniform purchase guide with steps for ordering for the 2026-2027 year and pickup options; a dress code exists for Preschool/Primary and for Secondary. Uniforms are comfortable and easy to maintain.

Food Options

In the secondary program, students can supplement the lunch they bring from home by ordering items à la carte. Microwaves are available for student use. The 2025-2026 cafeteria menu is available for information.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a private French-language educational institution offering preschool (4 and 5 years), primary, and secondary education leading to the Diploma of Studies (DES). It is organized as a non-profit organization (OSBL).

Curriculum

Preschool for 4- and 5-year-olds, primary, and secondary education are offered. The secondary program leads to the Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES). The Acade9mie Internationale Charles-Lemoyne serves preschool and primary on the Longueuil e2 Saint-Lambert campus and on the Ville de Sainte-Catherine campus, while the Colle8ge Charles-Lemoyne provides the secondary program on both campuses. The school is a private French-language school.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates have progressed to higher education, including Duke University, as noted in the schools annual report.

Gifted and Talented

Sport-focused profiles are offered to support athletic students, including Profil Sport (Hockey and Multisport), Profil Sport Intensif, Sport-e9tudes CCL, and Sport-e9tudes Externe at the Sainte-Catherine campus, alongside other sport and arts pathways such as Profil Art e9tude and Profil Art e9tude (Dance/Theatre).

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a Health and Well-being Committee that organizes wellbeing activities for staff across both campuses, including a dedicated wellbeing day with guided meditation and discussions on stress and enjoyment at work. The school also promotes student wellbeing through a Well-being Week featuring lunchtime workshops and activities such as eclipse day, laughter day, social-relationships day, and balance day to support personal development and healthy lifestyles. These initiatives reflect a commitment to creating a supportive environment that underpins both personal and academic growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school offers a Programme d'éducation avec APPUI PÉDAGOGIQUE (PEA) for students with learning difficulties, providing a dedicated teacher, a smaller class size, a fixed classroom, and an integrated intervention plan to meet individual needs. It also runs the Programme d'éducation internationale (PEI), an IB framework, with profiles and language enrichment, including use of iPads and opportunities in a third language such as Spanish. The PEI and PE+ options add language and international education components, with PE+ offering enhanced English course opportunities to strengthen learning outcomes.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Académie internationale Charles-Lemoyne provides bilingual instruction in French and English from preschool (4 years old). Students are exposed to English for about one-third of the school day, with two-thirds of learning in French. Spanish is taught as a third language starting in preschool, and the campus Longueuil – Saint-Lambert benefits from facilities and daily activity that support a multilingual environment. The primary education program is accredited for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, reinforcing an international approach to learning.

Mental Wellbeing

The college prioritizes mental wellbeing through regular wellbeing programming and activities. On the staff side, the Health and Well-being Committee organized a dedicated day focused on health and wellbeing, including meditation and healthy living discussions. For students, the Well-being Week features a series of lunchtime workshops and activities aimed at fostering relationships, balance, and overall wellbeing, contributing to a nurturing environment for personal and academic development.

Safeguarding

The college operates a Plan de lutte against violence, intimidation, cyberbullying, and sexual violence, with zero tolerance for abusive or harmful behavior and a commitment to protecting the physical, psychological, and moral integrity of students and staff. The plan includes prevention, reporting, staff training, peer-support networks, and a formal incident log. The school also maintains a Code of Ethics guiding staff and stakeholders, and a clear rights-based complaints process involving steps and escalation to regional and national student protectors to ensure safety and confidentiality.

History

The Collège Charles-Lemoyne is a private French-language school with campuses in Longueuil–Saint-Lambert and Sainte-Catherine. It offers preschool (4 and 5 years), primary, and secondary education leading to the Diplôme d'études secondaires (DES). The college celebrated its 50th anniversary in the 2025-2026 school year, while the Académie internationale Charles-Lemoyne celebrated its 10th anniversary. Governance is provided by a Directeur général and a board of governors, with a Foundation and formal parent-involvement structures. The Longueuil–Saint-Lambert campus serves as the head office at 901, chemin Tiffin, Longueuil, and the Sainte-Catherine campus is located at 125, place Charles-Lemoyne, Sainte-Catherine.

Community

Life at Collège Charles-Lemoyne is designed to be stimulating and dynamic, with programs in sport, art, and robotics to blend studies with passions. Every student selects a profile in sport, in art, or in robotics to complement their academic program. The school aims to foster solidarity, teamwork, and openness to the world, and it partners with families to provide high-quality service and follow-up. It offers technologies and facilities in academic, athletic, and cultural areas befitting a modern, high-quality educational home, and publishes annual reports and informative brochures for the community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Central Parent Committee – Collège Charles-Lemoyne: Pierre-Luc Étienne – President; Rose Sandra Dorélien – Vice-présidente; Stéphanie Richer – Trésorière; Marylène Richard – Secrétaire; Simon Charest; Marianne Beaudry. Campus Longueuil Saint-Lambert Parent Committee: Véronique Paquin; Nandya Massa Pinto; Sophie De Champlain; Olfa Gmach; Marianne Beaudry; Marylène Richard; Sihem Aggad; Simon Charest; Patricia Nantel; Sophie Parenteau; Kathie Deneault; Mario Giguère; Freddy Ntako. Campus Ville de Sainte-Catherine Parent Committee: Jean-Luc Malo; Alexandre Galasso; Élizabeth St-Gelais; Stéphanie Richer; Rose Sandra Dorélien; Sylvie Houde; Patrick Larivière; Karine Nolet; Pierre-Luc Étienne; Cynthia Bastien; Patrick Lia; Bruno Hauzaree.

Facilities Overview

The Collège Charles-Lemoyne operates two campuses on the South Shore: Longueuil (Campus Longueuil–Saint-Lambert) and Sainte-Catherine. It is a private French-language school offering bilingual instruction and a family-oriented partnership with students and families. Classrooms are technology-enabled and use innovative pedagogy, with facilities that support academic, sports, and cultural activities. The Longueuil campus serves preschool (4 years) to grade 6 and includes a music component, while Sainte-Catherine serves grades 5–6 with a sports module. The college provides technologies and facilities worthy of a modern, high-quality educational home to help students reach their full potential (including an IB Primary Programme and a path to the DES).

Sports Facilities

Sport is a core part of the student experience, with students choosing a sport, art, or robotics profile to blend studies with passions. A sports module is available at the Sainte-Catherine campus, and sport is highlighted as one of the college's most recognized programs in Quebec. Daily physical activities are included in the routine across campuses. The college emphasizes physical education and athletics alongside arts and robotics as key program areas. The NOTRE PROMESSE notes sport programs as among the most recognized in Quebec.

Academic Facilities

The school is a private French-language institution offering bilingual instruction. The International Academy provides the Primary Programme (IB PP) at the primary level. There are six transdisciplinary research modules each year in the primary program. The two campuses offer different track opportunities, with Longueuil serving preschool to grade 6 including a music component, and Sainte-Catherine serving grades 5–6 with a sports track. Classrooms are technologically equipped with innovative pedagogy, and graduates earn the Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) upon graduation.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Arts receive a strong emphasis, including a notable place for the arts and a music component on the Longueuil campus. Spanish is taught starting from kindergarten 4 years at the Longueuil campus. Students choose a profile in sport, art, or robotics to blend academics with passions. Daily physical activities are part of the program. There is a complete after-school care service.

Academic & Intellectual

Dynamiques 9624 is a FIRST Robotics team formed at Collège Charles-Lemoyne, with more than 20 students collaborating in committees for robot design, communications/marketing, and partnerships. The team competed in Albany and earned the Rookie Inspiration Award for its rookie performance. The school also supports science and technology enrichment through events such as an on-campus expo-sciences in May 2024 and other science-oriented activities throughout the year.

Arts & Creative

The school provides a robust music and arts program. At the Longueuil – Saint-Lambert campus, starting in kindergarten, the music program includes six periods per cycle, covering singing, flute, xylophone, percussion, and wind-instrument ensembles. Outside class time, students can engage in arts-oriented activities, including theatre, dance and visual arts via after-school offerings. The Ville de Sainte-Catherine campus offers theatre and arts programming, with tracks such as Danse, Multimédia and Profil ART in its program catalog.

Cultural & Language

The Campus Ville de Sainte-Catherine offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and the Education Internationale pathway. Spanish begins in 1re secondaire, and English language enrichment options are available within the program. Community engagement is highlighted as a component of the Education Internationale program.

Social & Hobbies

The school offers a wide range of after-school activities including sports (hockey, football, cheerleading, basketball, swimming, soccer and golf), social and cultural activities, and field trips. Students can join thematic clubs and participate in artistic workshops, theatre and other clubs, and the school hosts festive gatherings such as themed parties and year-end events.

Community & Service

Community engagement is a formal program feature, with emphasis on service and outreach across campuses. Students participate in fundraising, charitable events and volunteer activities as part of their program and track options.

Leadership & Professional

Student leadership is active through campus elections where students elect a campus president or co-presidents. The college emphasizes leadership through student governance and participation in committees.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

All students engage in daily physical activity. The Longueuil–Saint-Lambert campus benefits from gymnasiums, an arena and a synthetic turf field. Wellness initiatives include mental health awareness, kindness campaigns and well-being activities throughout the year.

Admissions

Online admission applications for the 2028-2029 school year are open from September 21, 2026 to May 1, 2027. For the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 cycles, entry to Grade 7 is handled through a waiting list: the child's name can be added to the waiting list. To have the application processed, pay the 50 CAD dossier opening fee and submit: birth certificate; most recent report card; most recent intervention plan and any relevant specialist evaluation reports. Step 1 – Dossier analysis: the dossier is assessed based in part on the student's results from the latest fifth-year report, specifically French language of instruction (reading), French language of instruction (writing), and mathematics. An applicant from an English-language school must follow the French immersion program for French language, or the enriched French as a second language program in secondary, to meet admission criteria. Step 2 – Ranking: ranking is based on academic results and the placement test. In September 2027 the student takes the online placement test, which has three components: French reading, French writing, and mathematics. Step 3 – Enrollment: because places are limited, an external team will assign a rank to the student for each education program. Admission priorities are: 1) Students of the Charles-Lemoyne International Academy (the preschool and primary school of Collège Charles-Lemoyne); 2) Current siblings attending the Collège; 3) Siblings who have previously attended the Collège; 4) Alumni parents (priority increases with years of attendance: 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 year); 5) Residents of municipalities served by the Collège's transport. Completed dossiers must be submitted by May 1, 2027 to benefit from these admission priorities. In October 2027 families receive one of two responses: an admission offer in an education program, with enrollment finalized by paying 200 CAD to reserve the place; or an addition to the waiting list. Final admission conditions: 1st secondary – Francophone schools: acceptance is conditional on attaining 60% or higher in French (language of instruction) and in mathematics in Grade 6. Francophone: 60%+ in French as a second language through immersion and mathematics in Grade 6 for English-language students. 2nd to 5th secondary – Francophone: acceptance is conditional on 60%+ in all subjects from the previous year. Anglophone: 60%+ in all subjects from the previous year, including French as a second language in an enriched program.

Scholarships

Scholarships and financial aid: The Foundation's primary mandate is to assist families facing financial challenges. Each year, more than 80 scholarships are awarded to help students continue their education at Collège Charles-Lemoyne. The Financial Aid Program supports families in paying tuition fees, and additional scholarships may be available for student-athletes. Friends of CCL scholarships are awarded by alumni, parents, or staff and include many named awards (for example, Louis-José Houde; Danielle and Mario Cecchini; Anne-Marie Lemay; Didier Jutras-Aswad; François Gareau; Les Lou; Torrentiel Communications; François Lévesque; La famille Allardin; and others). Some awards recognize perseverance, leadership, or academic achievement, while others support specific disciplines or circumstances. The Full Scholarship offers comprehensive coverage of tuition, uniforms, supplies, meal plans, and activities for eligible students through partner foundations. The Fournier-Ethier Charitable Trust, the Remorquage PDL scholarships, and other named funds contribute multiple awards each year. The Foundation also runs major fundraising campaigns to support scholarships and student programs. For more details on individual scholarships and eligibility, refer to the Foundation pages.

Waitlist

Waitlist: After all admission steps are completed, the student's name is added to the waiting list. In October 2027, families receive either an admission offer or a place on the waiting list. An admission offer requires finalizing enrollment by the stated deadline and paying 200 CAD to reserve the place.

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Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes

Instructs in French

Fees CA$5,188

Pupils 1160

Type Co-educational

Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is a long-standing francophone secondary college in Longueuil, near Montreal, founded in 1950 by the Sisters of Providence and now a fully lay institution. It offers two study paths: the NDL+ enrichments linked to the MEQ program and the International Education Program (PEI), which culminates in the IB Diploma with final exams. All classes are in French, with strong language profiles that include English enrichment across the years and Spanish in 3e–4e, fostering intercultural skills. The PEI pathway combines interdisciplinary projects, a personal project, and service involvement, and is complemented by a bilingual diplomation. The school emphasizes student wellbeing and broad extracurricular life: 30 activities, 35 sports teams, robotics through the Alpha Lab, and a daily 25-minute reading period. The campus recently expanded with a new sports block, and the 75th anniversary in 2025 marked a milestone in upgrades. The environment is family-like and globally oriented, welcoming families.

Location

The Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes is located at 845 chemin Tiffin, Longueuil, Quebec J4P 3G5. It is in the Longueuil area of Quebec. School transportation is organized in partnership with the region's school service centers, and fees vary by municipality. For the 2025–2026 year, transport fees include CSS des Patriotes: $1,089; CSS Marie-Victorin: $1,033; and Commission scolaire Riverside: $855.

Stages

Education runs from Grade 5 of elementary through Secondary V (Grade 11). Enrollment typically spans from Grade 5 to Grade 11, with entry into secondary for current primary students and progression through the secondary years.

School day structure

Classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30 from Monday to Thursday, with five 60-minute periods and a 25-minute mandatory reading period. On Fridays, classes run from 9:30 to 13:20, with four 50-minute periods.

Bus service

School transportation is organized in partnership with the region's school service centers; service areas and fees vary by municipality. For 2025–2026, fees are: Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes (Boucherville, Carignan, Chambly, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Saint-Bruno, Sainte-Julie, Varennes) $1,089; Centre de services scolaire Marie-Victorin (Brossard, Greenfield Park, Longueuil, Saint-Hubert, Saint-Lambert) $1,033; Commission scolaire Riverside (Candiac, La Prairie except the southeast sector of Autoroute 30) $855. Transport scolaire et garde partagée options may apply.

Droits d'inscription et frais d'ouverture
- Droits d'inscription annuels : USD 200.00 (non remboursables).
- Frais d'étude et d'ouverture de dossier (nouveaux élèves seulement) : USD 50.00 (non remboursables).
- Total initial lié à l'inscription (droits + ouverture de dossier, pour nouveaux élèves) : USD 250.00.

Frais de scolarité (tuition) — 1re secondaire (exemple / grille applicable pour 2026–2027)
- Frais de scolarité annuels : USD 5,188.00.
- Modalité de paiement : payables en 8 paiements mensuels préautorisés, de septembre à avril (par prélèvement préautorisé).
- Montant par prélèvement (8 paiements égaux) : USD 648.50 par mois.
- Réductions familiales : 15 % sur les frais de scolarité pour le 2e enfant inscrit ; 25 % pour les enfants supplémentaires.

Autres frais obligatoires et services accessoires (exemples et maximums pour 1re secondaire, année 2026–2027)
- Total maximum pour services accessoires : USD 1,940.00 (regroupe activités et services listés ci‑dessous).
- Détail (répartition maximale) :
- Activités et sorties éducatives, location des manuels et du matériel, entretien des bâtiments, services informatiques, coûts associés aux cours et aux événements scolaires, impression de matériel pédagogique, agenda scolaire, activités de prévention, sensibilisation et soutien, contribution au Comité d'école : jusqu'à USD 885.00.
- Cours à option (1er cycle — chaque élève choisit un cours) : Basketball USD 350.00; Civilisation USD 145.00; Danse USD 366.00; Info‑TIC USD 145.00; Multisport USD 223.00; Science USD 145.00.
- Frais Programme d'éducation internationale (PEI) : USD 689.00 (non applicable pour les élèves inscrits au programme NDL+).
- Achat / location‑achat d'un ordinateur (Chromebook) fourni par le Collège : USD 510.00 (premier versement en 1re secondaire ; deuxième versement en 2e secondaire — montant facturé englobe administration, soutien et réparations, garantie sous conditions).
- Frais pour services accessoires facultatifs (plan d'intervention, mise en place et suivi, pour élèves à besoins particuliers) : USD 226.00 (frais exigible une seule fois durant le parcours, lorsque applicable).
- Don suggéré au Fonds de dotation Le Chapeau : USD 150.00 (suggestion, non obligatoire).

Résumé des frais par niveau (éléments facturés liés aux cours et services par année scolaire)
- Le Collège publie récapitulatifs détaillés des frais par niveau (1re à 5e secondaire) indiquant, pour chaque année, les sous‑totaux relatifs aux manuels, informatique, activités, papeterie, PEI, options et autres éléments variables. Ces récapitulatifs listent les montants des éléments accessoires (ex. location de manuels, informatique USD 135.00, sous‑totaux variables selon niveau et options). Pour certains niveaux, le sous‑total des éléments pour tous les élèves varie (ex. 1re : sous‑total ~USD 789.00 ; 2e : ~USD 770.00 ; 3e : ~USD 721.25 ; 5e : ~USD 630.00) en fonction des cours et options choisis.

Facturation, échéancier et conditions de paiement
- Modalité principale : les frais (frais de scolarité annuels) sont répartis en 8 paiements mensuels préautorisés, de septembre à avril.
- À l'étape d'inscription/confirmation : certains frais (frais d'ouverture de dossier, droits d'inscription) sont exigibles et doivent être acquittés au moment du dépôt de la demande ou lors de la confirmation d'admission ; le paiement de ces éléments s'effectue en ligne au moment de la procédure d'admission.

Boarding / Internat
- Internat / hébergement : non applicable. Aucune offre de pension complète ou frais de internat n'est indiquée dans les rubriques de l'établissement (les services listés portent sur transport, uniforme, cafétéria, etc.). Aucun tarif d'hébergement n'est publié.

Autres coûts à prévoir
- Uniforme scolaire : vêtements officiels fournis par le fournisseur agréé Raphaël U ; coûts d'uniforme en sus (achat via le fournisseur). Les ventes ponctuelles d'uniformes d'occasion peuvent être payées en argent ou par carte de débit selon l'événement.
- Transport scolaire : frais de transport applicables selon les circuits et villes desservis (conditions et zones variables).
- Fournitures, romans, cahiers d'activités, fournitures personnelles et inscriptions aux activités sportives ou parascolaires : coûts variables selon choix et niveau.
- Options et concentrations (cours à option, concentrations sportives ou artistiques) : montants additionnels indiqués par option (voir section « autres frais » ci‑dessus).

Remboursements et politique relative aux frais
- Certains frais sont explicitement non remboursables : les frais d'étude et d'ouverture de dossier USD 50.00 (nouveaux élèves seulement) et les droits d'inscription annuels USD 200.00 sont non remboursables.
- Pour les autres éléments (frais de scolarité annuels, services accessoires, options), aucune politique de remboursement détaillée n'est indiquée publiquement dans les récapitulatifs consultés ; les frais exigibles au titre d'un service unique (ex. plan d'intervention) sont indiqués comme « exigibles une seule fois ».

Modes et modalités de paiement observés / pratiques mentionnées
- Paiement préautorisé mensuel : prélèvement préautorisé en 8 mensualités (septembre à avril) pour le règlement des frais de scolarité annuels.
- Paiement en ligne : certains frais (frais d'ouverture de dossier et droits d'inscription liés à la procédure d'admission) sont payés en ligne au moment de la demande ou de la confirmation.
- Paiements en espèces / carte de débit : utilisés ponctuellement pour événements (ex. bazar d'uniformes usagés).
- Achat d'uniforme : effectué auprès du fournisseur agréé (vendeur externe) selon ses modalités de paiement.

Observations finales (pratique pour la planification budgétaire)
- Budget à prévoir pour une année scolaire (exemple, 1re secondaire 2026–2027) : somme des éléments suivants — droits d'inscription et ouverture de dossier (USD 250.00, pour nouveaux élèves), frais de scolarité annuels (USD 5,188.00), accessoires (jusqu'à USD 1,940.00 selon choix et options), achat‑Chromebook versement (USD 510.00 si applicable), plus uniformes, transport et fournitures.
- Les familles nombreuses bénéficient de réductions sur les frais de scolarité (15 % pour le 2e enfant ; 25 % pour les suivants).

Uniform Requirement

Students wear the College uniform at all times, every day of class, and for all official activities. The uniform is distributed by Raphaau U and is durable, comfortable, and gender-neutral in the College colors. Shoes must be entirely black with minimal white detailing, have a non-marking sole and flat heels, be well maintained, and outdoor boots are not allowed; a green NDL hoodie is part of the uniform and is sold to support College fundraising, with XL sizes only.

Food Options

The cafeteria services are run by Compass Qu78bec, a division of Chartwells. Lunch is offered Monday to Thursday and breakfast every day, Monday to Friday. An online meal card is available to prepay; meals meet provincial quality standards; students can view and reload their card online via Zipthru.

Governance and Ownership

The College is privately run. The School Committee (Comite9 de9cole) has been established to involve parents and to act as the voice of parents to the administration and staff. The committee is composed of the director or a representative; the parents
committee (10 parent members); two teaching/professional staff representatives; and one support staff representative. The committee has consultative status with the administration and participates in advising on the Schoole9s Educational Project, the Student Supervision Policy, and the implementation of the pedagogical regime.

Curriculum

The school offers general education leading to a Diploma of Secondary Studies, with courses taught in French. From 1re to 5e secondaire, there are two study paths: NDL+ (enrichments to the MEQ program) and the International Education IB program (PEI). NDL+ enrichments include English enrichment in 4e and 5e, Science enrichment (STE) in 4e, and a daily 25-minute reading period, with options and a yearly project, and the program prepares students to pursue higher education. The PEI program provides the IB Diploma via final IB exams, with inclusive admission, bilingual diplomation, and a personal project. PEI defines language profiles and requirements, including English enrichment from 1re to 5e and Spanish in 3e-4e, and mandates science in 5e along with cross-disciplinary projects and options.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma is granted through final IB exams, and is recognized worldwide. The NDL+ program prepares students to pursue higher education. Both programs emphasize projects and interdisciplinary experiences to prepare for post-secondary study.

Gifted and Talented

NDL+ provides enrichments to the MEQ curriculum, including English enrichment in 4e-5e and STE in 4e, plus a daily reading period, options, and a yearly project. The PEI IB program offers advanced opportunities, including a bilingual language profile (enriched French and English, with Spanish in 3e-4e) and mandatory science in 5e, with final IB exams leading to the IB diploma.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The college provides a humane environment where respect, engagement, and openness guide daily life. The International Education Program (IB) has been offered for nearly 30 years under the International Baccalaureate Organization and develops critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of responsibility. Two IB tracks are available: Regular (PER) and Enriched (PEI), with language options including English enrichment and Spanish in later years. The college emphasizes a human-scale approach with rigorous yet supportive supervision, a rich life at school and in extracurriculars, and strong facilities. Through community involvement and international projects, students develop empathy and learn to act with responsibility. The mission emphasizes a humane, world-facing environment that sharpens minds and forms responsible, open-minded citizens.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

NDL recognizes students with an intervention plan and provides accommodations during tests, including extra time, text-to-speech, word prediction, and the Antidote software. The school works with parents to determine whether it can reasonably meet a student's needs and to establish an adapted intervention plan. If meeting the needs is not possible, the school may not enter into or renew the contract for educational services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

All courses are taught in French. English is offered as an enriched language within the PEI track, with English enrichment available in 4e and 5e secondary. Français – Anglais is offered as language enrichment, and English enrichment is included in the language offerings alongside Spanish in 3e-4e.

Mental Wellbeing

NDL provides a humane environment where respect, engagement, and openness guide daily life. The college offers a rigorous yet caring supervision model and a rich school and extracurricular life. The mission emphasizes developing empathy and a sense of responsibility through community involvement and international projects. The IB program fosters curiosity and personal growth, supporting students' well-being. A strategic plan for 2024–2027 aims to create an inclusive, stimulating life that is environmentally responsible.

Safeguarding

The college has a prevention and intervention plan against intimidation and violence, and invites parents to consult the parent guide on the college portal. The institution commits to addressing a protection request within 24 hours and to conducting an investigation within 48 hours. A formal complaint form is available for reporting incidents, and families are advised to preserve evidence (messages, photos, emails, texts) and attach it to the report. The school coordinates with parents to determine appropriate actions and follows up to ensure protection and appropriate consequences.

History

Founded in Longueuil in 1950 (then Montréal-Sud) by the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence, it began as the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes boarding school with 15 resident pupils. It became a fully lay school in 1972 and adopted the name École secondaire Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. The first diplomas were awarded in 1988 to graduates who had previously completed their final years at the neighboring Collège Durocher. In 1995 NDL became one of the first Quebec schools to offer the International Education Program, and in 1996 it became Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and welcomed its first class of boys. In 2025 the college celebrated its 75th anniversary and opened a new sports block as part of campus upgrades.

Community

Located in Longueuil, the Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes has nearly 1,160 students. It offers a humane environment with close guidance, personalized support, and a strong sense of belonging. The school emphasizes a rich life of learning and student activities, supported by quality sports and arts facilities. It is open to the world, and through community involvement and cultural and international projects, students develop critical thinking, curiosity, responsibility, and openness.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The School Committee (Comité d'école) is the parental involvement body. It includes the principal or their representative; the committee of parents (10 parent members); two representatives from teaching and professional staff; and one representative from support staff. It acts as the voice of parents to the administration and staff, helps improve student life, and is advisory to the direction on the school's educational project, on the policy for student supervision, and on the implementation of the pedagogical regime. The 2025-2026 committee members and meeting dates are published, with meetings scheduled for October 14, 2025; December 2, 2025; January 20, 2026; March 24, 2026; and May 12, 2026. Contact: comitedecole@ndl.qc.ca.

Academic & Intellectual

The Collège Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes offers two study tracks: the NDL+ program and the International Education Program (IB), known as PEI. The PEI is the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, offered in Regular (PER) and Enriched (PEI) forms, with a bilingual IB diploma pathway and mandatory final IB exams. The PEI profile includes enriched French and English from 1re to 5e secondary, Spanish in 3e and 4e, and science in 5e; students complete a personal project and receive support for service activities. The NDL+ program enriches the national MEQ program with options, interdisciplinary projects, and more opportunities for extracurricular engagement; English enrichment in 4e–5e and enriched Science (STE) in 4e are available to all students, along with a daily 25-minute reading period and pathways to pursue a personal project.

Arts & Creative

Elective art courses are offered in the second cycle, including Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, and Dance. The school supports arts integration within the two programs, with opportunities for interdisciplinary projects and enrichment through the NDL+ framework. In addition, the 5e cycle includes options to study theatre production and other creative disciplines as part of the broader curriculum.

Cultural & Language

Languages are a core component of PEI, with a language profile that includes French and English enriched from 1re to 5e secondary, English enrichment in 4e and 5e, and Spanish offered in 3e and 4e. The program emphasizes intercultural understanding and global perspectives within the IB framework, with bilingual requirements and opportunities to study multiple languages across the secondary years.

Social & Hobbies

The college offers a broad array of extracurricular activities, with 30 ongoing activities in addition to more than 35 sports teams. The school maintains active student life through clubs, performances, and competitive teams, including dedicated program tracks and student-led initiatives.

Community & Service

Service and volunteering are integrated into the PEI pathway, with guidance and supervision for volunteer activities (service par l'action) as part of the personal project and IB experience. Students receive support in planning and carrying out community engagement as part of their overall formation.

Leadership & Professional

Two formal program concentrations are available: a Basketball Concentration, recognized by the Quebec Basketball Federation, and a Robotics Concentration built around FIRST robotics. The robotics program is delivered through the Alpha Lab academy, providing structured, project‑based learning that emphasizes engineering, innovation, and entrepreneurship across the 1re through 5e secondaire levels.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

NDL offers extensive athletic and recreational options, including Multisport in the upper cycles and a large portfolio of sport teams and activities to support physical fitness and wellness. A daily reading period accompanies the school day, contributing to student wellbeing and literacy, alongside a broad calendar of sports, arts, and other extracurriculars.

Admissions

1. Admissions take place in spring. For students currently in 5th or 6th year of elementary school, or for students entering 1re secondaire in the current year, admissions are organized. 2. Step 1 — Ranking test and dossier review: The application period runs from April 1 to April 16, 2027. Documents required include the final report for 4e year, the most recent report for 5e year, the latest intervention plan if applicable, and any other professional diagnostics. A non-refundable filing fee of $50 applies. 3. Step 1 — Analysis of the dossier and ranking test: An initial analysis is conducted by the administration. The student may receive an invitation to the ranking test or be informed that the dossier is not admissible. The ranking test is online, about 90 minutes, with multiple-choice questions across four themes: Academic abilities, French reading, Grammar, and About my studies. Some students may be invited to take an additional French-writing test. 4. Step 1 — Study of the complete dossier and verdict: The College reviews the entire dossier (4e and 5e year report cards and test results). The College does not select candidates solely by test results; it seeks the best path for each student. Eligibility thresholds are: 70% or more in all subjects (admissible to Regular PEI and NDL+); 80% or more in all subjects (admissible to Enriched PEI, Regular PEI, and NDL+). The verdict is emailed within three weeks after the ranking test; if admissible, an invitation to the information evening follows. 5. Step 2 — Program choice and registration: 5a. Information evening (via videoconference): Parents receive confirmation of the recommended program(s) for the student (NDL+, PEI Regular, PEI Enriched) and the procedures to register. 5b. Submission of registration documents: Completed registration form with the program choice, plus a scanned birth certificate (or proof of citizenship if born outside Canada). 5c. Lottery and verdict (registered or waitlisted): A lottery is conducted to allocate places and prioritize registrations by program; it takes place in the week following the deadline to submit registration documents. All families who submit the required documents on time will be included and will receive a place confirmation or a waitlist position. A non-refundable registration fee of $200 must be paid at this stage for all students admitted as a result of the lottery. 6. Why a lottery? The College favors an inclusive and fair approach. Rather than selecting candidates by ranking test results, admissions are determined by a program-specific lottery to establish the admission order of eligible students. 7. Number of places available: The College welcomes about 230 to 240 students in 1re secondaire, distributed as 3 groups of Enriched PEI, 2 groups of Regular PEI, and 2 NDL+ groups. 8. Who makes up the NDL Family? Children of College staff; siblings of current or graduated students; children of alumni (NDL Alumni); students enrolled in an international education program at primary who want to continue PEI at secondary; students preselected for a concentration offered at the College. 9. Des questions? 10. Rentrée 2027-2028: For students currently in 6e year of primary, the places in 1re secondaire for the 2027 intake have all been filled across the three programs and tracks (NDL+, PEI Regular, PEI Enriched). There is also a substantial waitlist for each program; it is not possible at this time to submit a new application for 2027-2028. Parents seeking admission for 1re secondaire for the 2025-2026 school year should contact the admissions office. 11. Rentrée 2026-2027: For a student in 1re secondaire, the places for the 2026-2027 intake have all been filled across the three programs and tracks. 12. Admissions 2e to 5e secondaire: For students already in secondary, there are separate details for the current year (2026-2027) and the next year (2027-2028) regarding entry to 2e–5e secondaire.

Waitlist

The waitlist is formed as part of the program-specific admission lottery. After the submission deadline, a lottery is held to allocate places and determine admission order by program. Families who submit the required documents on time are included in the lottery and receive either a confirmed place or a waitlist position. This system reflects an inclusive, equitable approach, with orders of admission not determined solely by test results.

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