Why Study in Quebec
Quebec
Welcome to Quebec
Located in the Eastern part of Canada, Québec covers
an area equal to that of Spain, Portugal, France,
Belgium, Switzerland and Germany combined.
Quebecers are known for their friendliness. Cordiality,
simplicity and an open mind characterize social
relationships in the street, in the workplace or at school.
Quebecers place great importance on maintaining an
atmosphere that promotes: freedom of expression,
equal rights, and respect for differences. Quebec
combines American-style economic development
with the influence of European cultures.
Québec is becoming more diverse. The Francophone
majority, Anglophones and aboriginals live together with
people of diverse cultures and origins from all over the
world. Québec encourages exchanges between cultures
and closer relations between communities and recognizes
what an enrichment diversity is. Moreover, everyone can
freely choose their lifestyle, opinions and religion, while
respecting the rights of others.
Québec has developed a culture that is vibrant, definitely
contemporary and open to the world. Québec’s festivals
draw hundreds of thousands of visitors every year from
all over the world. Québec also has a vast network of
museums, art galleries and exhibition centres.
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Quebecers enjoy a wide and diverse range of recreational
activities and the four distinct seasons offer a wealth
of interesting activities. In winter, Quebecers can take
advantage of many sports facilities which allow them to
appreciate nature. There are 90 ski hills and about 40 crosscountry ski centres with thousands of marked trails to
choose from. In summer, golfers have hundreds of courses
that are ranked amongst the best in Canada. Québec’s
bicycle paths extend for thousands of kilometres.
All Québec municipalities have neighbourhood sports
facilities such as swimming pools, baseball fields, soccer
fields and tennis courts. Water sports fans have hundreds of
lakes and rivers in which to practice their activities.
English Montreal School Board
The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is located
on the island of Montreal. Montreal is a very safe, clean,
bilingual, vibrant multi-cultural city surrounded by
beautiful lakes, mountains, and ski hills.
The EMSB, which is the largest public English School
Board in Quebec, has 35 elementary schools (prekindergarten to grade 6), 26 high schools (grades 7
to 11), and 11 adult and vocational education centers
serving approximately 34,000 students.
As the population in our high schools are smaller (400 –
850 students) than the average high school population,
our international students benefit from individualized
attention.
The English Montreal School Board is very proud of its
graduation success rate which is over 80%, the highest
in Quebec. Our success is due to the dedication of our
teachers and administrators, the enthusiasm of our
students, and the support of our parents and community.
In addition to the educational aspect, extracurricular
activities and enriched half day, full day, or overnight
excursions are organized for both the elementary and
high school level. Our students have the opportunity to
visit and experience many of the vibrant and historical
museums and landmarks throughout Montreal and
Quebec.
The EMSB is very proud of its multicultural population.
We welcome and respect the ethnic and cultural diversity
of all our students. Our goal is to foster mutual respect
and understanding among the more than 100 cultural
groups that make up the EMSB family.
For more information, please visit our website:
www.emsb.qc.ca/internationalstudents
Program Details
Program Established: Programs Offered: Specialized Programs: Programs Offered In: Entrance Dates: Application Deadlines: School Details
Number Of Schools: High Schools For International Students:
Total Students Youth Sector: Total International Students: International Students Accepted For Grades: 61
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Contact Information
E-mail:
Website: Mailing Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Phone: Fax: Airport:
English Montreal School Board
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Full Year, Semester, Short Term
International Baccalaureate, Enriched,
Sports Etudes
English, Extended French
August to May
No Deadline [email protected]
www.emsb.qc.ca/internationalstudents
6000 Fielding Avenue
Montreal
Quebec
H3X 1T4
514-483-7200 #7249
514-483-7511
Pierre Elliot Trudeau, Dorval, Quebec
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