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Villa Maria College

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees CA$5,520
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational
Opened 1854
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Villa Maria College is a private, co‑educational secondary school in Montreal at 4245 Décarie Boulevard. It operates in two linguistic sectors, French and English, delivering the Quebec Education Program in a bilingual environment and guiding students toward higher education. The Science and Technology profile expands scientific training and supports entry to many pre‑university or technical programs. The Citizenship and Culture program replaces Ethics and Religious Culture, focusing on citizenship, culture, and critical thinking. Instruction is offered in English and French, enabling students to study in their preferred language while sharing facilities and resources. The campus blends heritage buildings with modern facilities, including athletic venues, theatres, and an ultra‑modern library with about 17,000 items (10,000 fiction) in English and French, plus a Multimedia Centre with a film studio and eight editing rooms. Extracurriculars are broad, from drama and robotics to Model United Nations and leadership committees, supporting a well‑rounded college preparatory experience for about 1,950 students.

4245 Décarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3K4

The Essentials

Villa Maria College has 1,600 pupils, instruction in English, French.

Location
4245 Décarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3K4. The school is accessible by metro, commuter train and bus.

Stages
Secondary education, Secondary 1 to 5.

Type
Private co-educational school.

Additional learning support
Remedial education is provided by specialized educators. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) can be implemented to support students with special needs.

Country affiliation
Canada

School day structure
Day structure: First-cycle days have 60-minute class periods with a 75-minute lunch break from 11:30 to 12:50 and extra-credit courses from 3:10 to 4:10 p.m. Second-cycle days have 60-minute periods with a 75-minute lunch break from 12:40 to 2:00 p.m.; extra-credit courses run 3:10–4:10 p.m.

Bus service
The school is easily accessible by bus.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Villa Maria has a school uniform. All items in Villa Maria's uniform collection are available to all students, regardless of gender. The uniform collection for 2026–2027 can be purchased from Unimage; uniforms are sold at Unimage in Montreal, 8910 Pie-IX Blvd., Montreal, QC H1Z 4H9.

Food Options
Cafeteria meal service is available from 7 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. From 7 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., students can go to the cafeteria to read, study or meet with their friends.

Governance and Ownership
Villa Maria is a private co-ed high school providing secondary education in English and French. It is recognized as being in the public interest by the Quebec Ministry of Education and operates in two sectors: one French, the other English.
Fees

Annual tuition at Villa Maria College ranges from CAD 5,520 for 2026/27.

Fees overview — 2026–2027 academic year

Application and registration fees
- Application (administrative) fee: CAD 50, paid online at time of submitting the admission form.
- Registration (acceptance) fee: CAD 200, payable to confirm an offered place. The CAD 200 registration fee is charged the first year (subsequent years the registration fee is included in tuition). The CAD 200 registration fee and the CAD 50 administrative fee are non‑refundable.

Annual tuition and accessory fees (per student)
- Basic tuition (annual): CAD 5,520. Applies to both the French and English sectors.
- Accessory / mandatory ancillary fees (annual amounts):
- Technology fee: CAD 210.
- Student life / activities fee: CAD 330.
- Miscellaneous activity fees: CAD 260.
- Course materials fee: CAD 360.
- Infrastructure maintenance fee: CAD 990.
- Experience periods fees (where applicable): CAD 700 — billed to students in Secondary 3, 4 and 5.
- Graduation ceremony fee (Secondary 5): CAD 150 — billed to students in Secondary 5.
- Optional family contributions (per family, optional):
- Parents Association (APVM / PTA): CAD 25.
- Donation to the Villa Maria Fund (tax receipt issued): CAD 205.
- Family discount: automatic reduction on regular tuition for multiple children from the same family — 10% for the second child and 25% for any additional child.

How fees are charged (billing schedule and payment terms)
- The tuition and accessory amounts are annual figures for the 2026–2027 school year and are reviewed each year. Basic tuition and accessory fees are set as annual charges; specific items (experience periods, graduation) are invoiced to applicable year groups when required.
- The CAD 200 registration payment is due on acceptance to secure a place (first year only; included in tuition thereafter). The CAD 50 application/administrative fee is due at application submission. Other billed items (experience periods, program/course fees) are invoiced to parents when applicable and must be paid according to the school's instructions and portal deadlines.

Boarding (residency) fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Collège Villa Maria does not operate a boarding program; no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and program‑specific fees
- Program distinction / optional courses: certain optional or extension courses carry separate course fees (example: a specified program lists course fees of CAD 375 per course and payment terms for those fees). Some program/course fees are payable at time of registration for that program and may have their own refund deadlines.
- School clothing / complementary sportswear: a virtual school shop sells complementary Villa Maria sports clothing (Under Armour items). These items are sold and distributed by the external vendor; payment and delivery are handled online through the vendor's shop. Official in‑class uniform requirements remain separate from complementary items sold in the virtual shop. Purchases from the virtual shop are subject to the vendor's payment and return policy.
- Incidental or activity‑specific charges (field trips, special activities, course‑specific materials) may be billed in addition to the accessory fees listed above when applicable to a student's program or year group.

Refund information
- The CAD 50 application (administrative) fee and the CAD 200 registration fee are non‑refundable.
- Certain program or optional course fees have their own refund rules and deadlines (for example, some program course fees are non‑refundable after a stated deadline in that program's registration information). Parents should note that course/program fees and activity fees may be non‑refundable after program‑specific cut‑off dates.

Fee payment options
- Application fee payment: online at application submission (CAD 50).
- Registration fee payment: online or by cheque for the first‑year registration fee (CAD 200); subsequent years' registration fees are included in tuition charges.
- Optional shop (sportswear) purchases: online payment through the third‑party vendor's shop.
- Invoiced tuition, accessory and program fees: billed and payable through the school's invoicing/payment process and parent portal; specific accepted payment methods and deadlines are provided to families through the school's registration/invoice communications.

Practical notes for parents (concise)
- All amounts above are shown as CAD (Canadian dollars) and are the school's published annual figures for the 2026–2027 academic year.
- Experience periods and graduation ceremony fees are charged only to the students in the year groups indicated (Secondary 3–5 for experience periods; Secondary 5 for graduation).
- Family tuition discounts for multiple enrolled children are applied automatically (10% for second child, 25% for any additional children).

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

Villa Maria College teaches Canadian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Villa Maria provides secondary education in English and French in a bilingual environment. The curriculum grid follows the Quebec Ministry of Education and Higher Education and includes all prescribed subjects. The study programs are designed in line with the Quebec Education Program to guide students toward higher education by providing essential resources. The Science and Technology profile consolidates and expands students' scientific training and is a prerequisite for many pre-university or technical programs offered at the college level. The Citizenship and Culture program has been implemented, replacing the former Ethics and Religious Culture program, focusing on citizenship, culture, and critical thinking. Villa Maria operates two educational sectors: one French and the other English.

Higher Education Progression
The curriculum aligns with the Quebec Education Program to prepare students for higher education, including pathways to pre-university and technical programs.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Villa Maria supports social and emotional development through a Universal Prevention Program that helps students make informed, constructive choices about their own behaviours. A School Climate Coordinator leads wellbeing initiatives and coordinates student support services. Guidance Counselling covers academics, personal and social development, and provides short-term counselling and referrals when needed. A Student Services Counter provides a central access point for help during the school day. The school uses an Individual Education Plan to coordinate interventions for students whose academic success may be affected by social‑emotional, behavioural, or adjustment challenges.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Remedial education services are provided by specialized educators who evaluate and assist students experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, mathematics or learning disabilities. They participate in developing intervention plans and support teaching staff in their interventions. Special Education Technicians work with students likely to experience behavioural, social or learning difficulties, developing activities and applying specialized techniques within intervention plans. They help students organize themselves and develop study plans, and may refer to other specialists as needed. The Individual Education Plan coordinates these interventions to promote growth, well-being and success for each student.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Languages offerings include English-language programs in the English Sector: Regular English Second Language builds on prior progress to develop essential grammar, literature and writing skills; Enriched English Second Language supports stronger English communication; English Mother-Tongue targets higher proficiency for advanced English learners. The English Sector aims to promote reading, writing and media literacy in English, developing a broad range of texts and communicative abilities. English language instruction is complemented by a bilingual school environment where daily activities occur in both English and French. These programs prepare students for post‑secondary education and diverse career paths.

Mental Wellbeing
Guidance Counselling helps students develop a positive self-image and appropriate social skills and provides short-term counselling and referral to outside professionals when appropriate. Villa Maria's Universal Prevention Program supports healthier choices and strengthens interpersonal communication to promote wellbeing. The Individual Education Plan coordinates targeted support for students whose social‑emotional or adjustment challenges affect learning. A School Climate Coordinator and a team of Special Education Technicians support student wellbeing and safety, and the Student Services Counter offers accessible assistance during the day.

Safeguarding
Villa Maria has adopted a Safe School policy to ensure a healthy environment that fosters diversity, equality and inclusion. The procedures align with the Private Education Act and the National Student Ombudsman Act, including plans to prevent bullying and violence and to inform students and parents about complaint processes. A reporting form is available for cases of bullying, violence or sexual violence, and the school provides support measures for victims, witnesses, and sanctions or supports for perpetrators. The school maintains a Safe School Action Plan and a Universal Prevention Program, and provides resources for students and parents, including a School Climate Coordinator and a network of contacts for further help.
Parent Experience

History
Origins trace to 1795 when James Monk, then attorney general of Lower Canada, purchased the Décarie property. The stone Monklands residence, built in 1803, became the official residence of three governors general and was designated a historic monument in 1951. In 1854 the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre-Dame acquired the property to establish a bilingual girls' boarding school, and Villa Maria College opened with forty‑five students from Quebec, Ontario, and the United States; instruction was French in the morning and English in the afternoon. By 1900 Villa Maria graduates were among the first women to enter Canadian and American universities. Today, Villa Maria is recognized as being of public interest by the Quebec Ministry of Education and offers secondary education to about 1,950 students in two linguistic sectors: French and English.

Community
Villa Maria's campus blends historic buildings with modern facilities, situated in the heart of Montreal. The school emphasizes student life through activities, sports, trips, and educational outings tied to specific subjects, along with a variety of events that enrich the school experience. Students can grow and take pride in their achievements through programs like Place aux élèves and other daily life activities, including a cafeteria and study spaces. The environment is strongly bilingual, reflecting Villa Maria's two-sector (French and English) approach.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Villa Maria has two parent organizations: the Association de parents de Villa Maria (APVM) for the French sector and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for the English sector. Members of APVM and PTA meet to discuss school life and their involvement in activities they wish to support. The associations sponsor multiple events and outings to support student life. The English sector also includes the Villa Maria Mothers & Fathers' Guild, a volunteer parents' group that supports activities and fundraisers, with funds directed toward prizes and bursaries for students.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Villa Maria has a beautiful, unique campus in Montreal that blends modern facilities with heritage buildings. It has athletic facilities and theatres, along with various other venues to support student life and extracurricular activities. The campus features an ultra-modern library with two rooms reserved for group work and a multimedia centre with a film studio and eight editing rooms. A welcoming cafeteria and a relaxing student lounge for games like ping-pong and foosball round out the on-site spaces; the library holds about 17,000 items, including 10,000 fiction works, in English and French, with online resources available.

Sports Facilities
The school has athletic facilities.

Academic Facilities
The Villa Maria library offers an extensive collection of fiction and non-fiction with about 17,000 items, including 10,000 fiction items, and books in English and French, plus online resources. The library catalogue is accessible online for current news and activities. The Multimedia Centre is a cutting-edge facility featuring a film studio and eight editing rooms for multimedia projects, supported by the multimedia department which assists students, teachers and staff with educational and extracurricular activities, shows and concerts.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are a central part of Villa Maria life. Programs include 5e Acte, a drama production, Welcome Camp with kayaking and outdoor activities, and Reach for the Top trivia team, as well as the Inventive Engineering Challenge. For cycle 1 and cycle 2, clubs and committees include Comedy Club, Cosplay, Red Cross guardian training, Fab Lab, Villa en Action, a Speech/Oratory Club, yearbook committees, Prom committees, and the Youth Parliament, Stock Market Simulation, and Model United Nations, among many other activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Biology Club, Let's Talk Science Challenge, Reach for the Top, Stock Market Simulation, and Model United Nations Club are among the school's academic and intellectual activities. Geniuses in Training (Génies en herbe) and other science and debate initiatives challenge students to think creatively and work collaboratively. These activities emphasize research, analysis, problem-solving, and informed teamwork.

Arts & Creative
The school offers Comedy Club, Cosplay, Fab Lab, Glee Club, and Public Speaking Club (Club d'art oratoire). The Imprint Project showcases student writing and publishing, and the 5e Acte (5th Act) theatre initiative provides performance opportunities. These activities involve creativity, expression, and collaboration across visual, dramatic, and literary arts.

Cultural & Language
The school operates in a bilingual English-French environment. Youth Parliament (Parlement des jeunes) and Model United Nations (Simulation des Nations Unies) foster cross-cultural dialogue, leadership, and global perspectives. Additional language- and culture-related activities reflect the school's bilingual culture and traditions.

Social & Hobbies
Chess Club, Book Club, Outdoors Club, and Ski Club offer social and hobby-based engagement. Glee Club, Comedy Club, and other student groups provide opportunities for creative performance and collaboration. These activities support peer connection and personal interests across arts, sports, and recreation.

Community & Service
Color Run for the Cure is a traditional charity event raising funds for breast cancer research. The Breast Cancer Committee leads related awareness and fundraising efforts. Meals to the Street and other Villa Maria community initiatives give students hands-on opportunities to support people in need.

Leadership & Professional
Youth Parliament and Model United Nations provide leadership and representative experiences. Reach for the Top and Stock Market Simulation build analytical thinking and teamwork. Graduation-related committees, such as the Ring and Kangaroo Committee, Graduation Album Committee, 5th Act Committee, and Prom Committee, offer student leadership in school events.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Welcome Camp introduces new students to Villa Maria with outdoor activities such as kayaking, canoeing, and survival skills. Outdoors Club and Ski Club promote fitness and outdoor wellness. Fit Spirit and other wellness-oriented activities support physical and mental well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English and French. English language support includes an Enriched English Second-Language program for students who have completed elementary-level enriched English or who have strengthened their English skills. French language support includes a Français langue seconde enrichi program for students with good French language skills. Both language programs operate within a bilingual environment as part of the curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has two teaching sectors: English and French. It provides a bilingual learning environment across the English and French streams. Language teaching is a strength of Villa Maria. Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Villa Maria will introduce a pedagogical model focused on student voice and choice.
Admissions

Admissions
The school provides secondary education in English and French to more than 1,600 students in a bilingual environment, with a bilingual Montreal immersion experience. The campus is located at 4245 Décarie Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H4A 3K4. Phone: (514) 484-4950. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Access is via metro, commuter train and bus; there is no school bus service. Registration and admissions are organized by two sectors: a French sector and an English sector. The French sector and the English sector have separate portals for registration. The Secondary 1 admission period for the 2027-2028 school year begins May 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm. For Secondary 2 to 5, applications for the 2027-2028 school year are handled by emailing admissions@villamaria.qc.ca, and the 2026-2027 admissions period begins January 15, 2027 at 3:00 pm. An Open House is available via a dedicated microsite. Tuition details are provided for both the French and English sectors; fees are reviewed annually. The FAQ explains that applicants can apply to both sectors with separate applications, documents are uploaded to the portal, and an interview may be required for Secondary 3–5. The waiting list remains active until September of the requested school year and is ranked; invitations are sent when a spot becomes available. The school also offers guidance on obtaining or renewing the OPUS card through the Villa Maria Portal. In Secondary 3, students can choose from four academic profiles: STEAM, Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Sciences, and Law & International Studies. A new pedagogical model—Project-Based Learning—will be introduced starting in the 2026–2027 school year, focusing on student voice and choice. Open House date: September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have questions about admission, an admission counsellor can be booked. The school also offers a detailed Tuition Fee Structure with basic and related fees, and family discounts (10% off the second child, 25% off additional children) and optional contributions (Villa Maria Fund donation and PTA contributions).

Waitlist
The waiting list remains active until September of the requested school year. The waitlist is ranked, and invitations are sent to applicants whose profile matches the departing student or course opening.
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