Special
Programs
In order to provide personalized instruction for each student, independent schools in Quebec offer a wide range of programs and concentrations in various fields.
While following the Québec Education Program (QEP), students who choose to pursue one of these programs have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of a discipline that interests them.
Special programs
Sports-Study Program
Some independent schools offer sport-études programs that are recognized by the Ministry of Education. They cater to high-level students that are recognized by the federation associated with their sporting discipline.
Some independent schools offer sport-études programs that are recognized by the Ministry of Education. They cater to high-level students that are recognized by the federation associated with their sporting discipline.
Arts-Study and Dance-Study Programs
Arts-study and dance-study programs aim to train students who wish to pursue higher education in an artistic domain once they graduate high school.
Arts-study and dance-study programs aim to train students who wish to pursue higher education in an artistic domain once they graduate high school.
International education program (IEP)
Recognized by SEBIQ, the IEP program provides students with academic enrichment that goes beyond the standard curriculum. Many independent schools offer this program.
Recognized by SEBIQ, the IEP program provides students with academic enrichment that goes beyond the standard curriculum. Many independent schools offer this program.
Agency for French education abroad (AEFE)
The AEFE unites schools that teach the French Ministry of Education’s curriculum abroad.
The AEFE unites schools that teach the French Ministry of Education’s curriculum abroad.
Concentrations and Profiles
Private schools offer a wide variety of profiles and concentrations, whether they are focused on sports, science, or the arts. With a thoughtfully reorganized curriculum, each student can fully engage in what they are passionate about, on a daily basis, in an environment that promotes both personal growth and academic success.
Each institution designs its own profiles and concentrations based on its mission, resources, and educational vision. Therefore, the number of hours dedicated to these specialized areas varies from one school to another, giving each institution its own distinctive character.
To discover these programs, visit the websites of private schools in your area.
Sports and Outdoor Activities
Many schools have established programs and concentrations that offer a schedule with a significant focus on sports activities. Some may also adjust the schedules of student-athletes who practice their sport outside of school.
Science, Technology, and Robotics
Various concentrations and profiles offered in private schools across Quebec spark scientific curiosity and allow students to explore technology, innovation, and robotics in all their forms.
Music and Performing Arts
Specialized programs and concentrations that allow students to pursue their passion for the arts are available in several private schools.
Languages, multimedia, entrepreneurship, and many more.
Private schools offer programs that allow students to explore a variety of fields such as languages, multimedia, entrepreneurship, social sciences, and much more.
Tailored pathways
Each student learns at their own pace and has unique strengths. That’s why many institutions implement programs with educational support measures to assist learning, while others offer stimulating programs for high-potential students.
There are twelve schools specialized in special education for students for whom the traditional school system is not an optimal solution.
Educational Support
Some private schools offer tailor-made programs designed for students with special challenges (learning disabilities, attention deficit, academic delays, etc.).
Some private schools offer tailor-made programs designed for students with special challenges (learning disabilities, attention deficit, academic delays, etc.).
Giftedness
The education of high-potential students presents a challenge. An increasing number of private schools offer personalized services and various enrichment activities specifically designed for these students.
The education of high-potential students presents a challenge. An increasing number of private schools offer personalized services and various enrichment activities specifically designed for these students.
Specialized Education Schools
Twelve specialized educational institutions for special education welcome students aged 4 to 21, whose integration into a regular classroom is not the ideal solution.
Twelve specialized educational institutions for special education welcome students aged 4 to 21, whose integration into a regular classroom is not the ideal solution.
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