Post-Secondary Guidebook

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The Quebec Education System

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Requirements for Obtaining a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)

1. Credit Requirements  Minimum 54 credits in Secondary 4 and 5  20 of the 54 credits must come from Secondary 5

2. Subject Requirements  Secondary 5 language of Instruction (English Language Arts – ELA)  Secondary 5 Second Language (French Second Language – FSL)  Secondary 5 Ethics and Religious Culture OR Physical Education and Health  Secondary 4 Mathematics (CST or SN)  Secondary 4 Science and Technology  Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education  Secondary 4 Arts Education

How to Calculate the Number of Credits

Each subject is identified by a course code composed of six digits. The last digit of a course code corresponds to the number of credits earned by passing the course.

Example:

Course Title Course Code Number of Credits Mathematics: Science Option 565-506 6 English Language Arts 632-406 6 Visual Arts Option 668-402 2

The fourth digit of a course code corresponds to the grade level of the course.

Example:

Course Title Course Code Grade Level Mathematics: Science Option 565-506 Secondary 5 English Language Arts 632-406 Secondary 4 Visual Arts Option 668-402 Secondary 4

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Note:

 To obtain the credit attached to a course, a 60% or more in that course is required.  Students who pass all their secondary 4 classes generally have at least 36 credits completed at the beginning of secondary 5.

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The Achievement Record from the MEES

In Secondary 4 and 5, the grades you receive from RHS are sent to the Ministère de l'Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MEES). Students should receive their Ministry Achievement Record by mail in early July.

Grades indicated on the Achievement Record from the MEES are the final grades. These grades may be different from the grades found on your report card. This is the case for courses with a final exam from the Ministry (History, for example).

Example of MEES Achievement Record:

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On the MEES Achievement Record, the number of credits for each course is indicated under the column “CR”. Example:

The listing on the left-hand side of the MEES Achievement Record gives information regarding the number of credits accumulated.

Example:

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Applying to College

In order to be admitted to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), high school applicants must be successfully completing all of the requirements of a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) - see p.2.

In addition, each college program may have specific requirements other than the minimum graduation requirements (for example, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry). Therefore, it is important to verify the specific pre-requisites of your program of choice in order to ensure that you have taken the necessary courses in high school to be considered for admission.

Types of College Programs

There are two types of college programs in Quebec: Pre-University and Technical programs. Below are the characteristics of each.

Pre-University programs Technical programs Duration 2 years 3 years Goal To prepare for University To provide the skills to enter studies the workforce Approach Theoretical More practical, hands-on Internship Not usually Often Access to University Yes Yes Access to the workforce No Yes

All pre-university and technical programs include:

1. A common general education component which includes the following courses:  4 courses in the language of instruction and literature  2 second language courses  3 humanities courses

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 3 physical education courses  2 complementary courses

2. An education component specific to the program  28 to 32 units of pre-university sector courses  45 to 65 units of technology sector courses

In addition, in order to obtain your DCS, all students must pass the English exit exam and the local comprehensive assessment related to each program.

Visit www.pygma.ca to explore Programs and Colleges in Quebec

Technical Programs

Technical programs train individuals with the practical scientific knowledge to practice a given trade or profession. Graduates of technical programs generally join the work force after their studies. However, many choose to pursue their studies in university.

There are options for students in certain college programs to complete a DEC-BAC in conjunction with a specific university. In these agreements, certain classes completed during collegial studies are credited to the university program requirements (for example, Nursing).

Technical programs provide a more hands-on practical learning approach compared to the pre- university programs. In addition, they provide the option to access interesting summer job opportunities or permit student to work in a specialized filed while going to university.

There are over 130 technical programs in 7 major fields in Quebec:

 Biological Technologies  Agricultural Technologies  Community Technologies  Physical Technologies  Business Administrative Technologies  Applied Arts  Graphic Communications

See tables below for full list of technical programs:

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Biological Technologies (29 programs) Community Technologies (10 programs) Dental Technology Police Technology Dental Hygiene Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention Denturology Paralegal Technology Acupuncture Fire Safety (After DEP Dietetics Early Childhood Education Medical Electrophysiology Special Care Counselling Biomedical Laboratory Technology Social Research Techniques Respiratory and Anesthesia Technology Social Service Diagnostic Imaging Community and Recreational Leadership Radiation Oncology Training Nuclear Medicine Technology Information and Library Technologies Medical Ultrasound Technology Physiotherapy Technology Physical Technologies (41 programs) Orthotics and Prosthetics Laboratory Technology: Biotechnology Animal Health Technologies Laboratory Technology: Analytical Chemistry Techniques d’aménagement cynégétique et Chemical Process Technology halieutique Chemical Engineering Technology Environmental and Wildlife Management Architectural Technology Natural environment technology: forest Civil Engineering Technology resources planning Building Systems Technology Natural environment technology: wildlife Realty Appraisal management Urban and Regional Planning Natural environment technology: heritage Geomatics Technology: Cartography management Geomatics Technology: Geodetic Surveying Natural environment technology : environnent Aquaculture Techniques protection Processing of Products of the Sea, Lakes and Optical Dispensing Rivers Hearing Aid Technology Furniture Making and Cabinetmaking Funeral Service Technology Industrial Engineering Technology Nursing Pharmaceutical Production Technology Soins infirmiers pour infirmières et infirmiers Mechanical Engineering Technology auxiliaires (after a SSVD) Plastics Engineering Technology Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Composite Materials Processing Forest Products Processing Industrial Maintenance Mechanics Forest Technology Computer Engineering Technology Electronics: Telecommunications Agricultural Technologies (7 programs) Electronics: Computers and Networks Farm Management and Technology Electronics: Audiovisual Livestock Production Industrial Electronics Horticultural and Environmental Technology Engineering Physics Technology Ornamental Horticulture: Landscaping and Naval Architecture Technology Marketing Navigation Farm Equipment Technology Marine Engineering Technology Food Processing Water Technology Equine Technology Environment, Occupational Health and Safety

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Physical Technologies (Continued) Applied Arts (Continued) Metallurgical Engineering Technology: Professional Theatre: Production Production Techniques Dance: Performance is Classical Dance Metallurgical Engineering Technology: Advanced Dance: Performance in Modern Dance Welding Techniques Professional Theatre: Acting Metallurgical Engineering Technology: Quality Circus Arts Control Museum Techniques Mineral Technology: Geology Industrial Design Techniques Mineral Technology: Mining Display Design Mineral Technology: Mineral Processing Interior Design Aircraft Piloting Professional Photography Aerospace Engineering Graphic Design Aircraft Maintenance Fashion Design Avionics Apparel Production Management Fashion Marketing Business Administrative Technologies (12 Ceramics programs) Textile Construction Cabinet Making and Millwork Transportation Logistics Textile Printing Accounting and Management Technology Jewellery Business Management Guitar Making Financial Services and Insurance Technology Leatherwork Medical Records Management Sculpture Office System Technology: Office Work Glass Arts Coordination Illustration Office System Technology: Micropublishing and Hypermedia Animation 3D Animation and Computer – Generated Tourism Adventure Tourism Imagery Computer Science Technology Hotel Management Food Service and Restaurant Management Graphic Communications (5 programs) Printing Applied Arts (28 programs) Computer Graphics in Prepress Work Multimedia Integration Professional Music and Song Techniques Television Production and Postproduction Sound Technologies Techniques

Media Communications Techniques

For a complete and up-to-date list of programs, prerequisites and colleges offering the programs visit www.pygma.ca.

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Pre-University Programs

Students who follow the pre-university path will receive a broad general education that prepares them for studies at the university level. Pre-university programs are a great choice if you are looking to acquire solid fundamental knowledge and you are planning to pursue your studies at the university level.

The primary pre-university programs are in the following fields:

 Natural Sciences  Social Sciences  Arts, Literature and Communications

Other pre-university programs:  Double DCS

Natural Sciences (4 programs) Arts, Literature and Communications Science (Continued) Computer Sciences and Mathematics Visual Arts Science in English and French Science – International Baccalaureate Double DCS (16 programs) Science and Music Social Sciences (5 programs) Science and Social Science Social Science Science and Visual Arts Social Science – First Nations Science and Dance Social Science in English and French Science and Arts, Literature and Communication Social Science with Mathematics Social Science and Music Social Science – International Baccalaureate Social Science and Visual Arts Social Science and Dance Arts, Literature and Communications (11 Social Science and Arts, Literature and programs) Communication Arts, Literature and Communications and Music Arts, Literature and Communications: Arts, Literature and Communications and Visual Multidisciplinary Arts Arts, Literature and Communications: Arts Arts, Literature and Communications and Dance Arts, Literature and Communications: Cinema Music and Visual Arts Arts, Literature and Communications: Literature Music and Dance Arts, Literature and Communications: Media Dance and Visual Arts Arts, Literature and Communications: Theater Liberal Arts Literature and Communication Arts, Literature and Communications: Languages Arts, Literature and Communications – First Nations Other programs (2 programs) Music Sciences and Arts Dance Liberal Arts

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For a complete and up-to-date list of programs, prerequisites and colleges offering the programs visit www.pygma.ca.

Where will my pre-university program lead me?

Natural Sciences

Actuarial Mathematics – Architecture - Engineering - Nursing Science - Animal Sciences - Environmental Science - Occupational Therapy - Athletic Therapy - Exercise Science - Pharmacy - Bacteriology and Immunology - Food Science - Physical Education - Biochemistry - Forestry – Optometry - Physical Therapy - Biology - Bio-Medical Sciences and Engineering - Geology - Physiology - Botanical Science - Kinesiology - Genetics - Physics Physiotherapy - Chemistry - Life Sciences - Psychology - Computer Science - Mathematics - Space Physics - Dentistry - Medicine - Veterinary Medicine - Dietetics/Nutrition – Microbiology - Wildlife Biology - Ecology - Neuroscience – Zoology

Social Sciences

Criminology – Psychology – Social Work – Sexology – Journalism – Tourism – History – Education – Guidance Counselling – Public Relations – Special Education –– Anthropology – Geography – Law International Development – Urban Planning – Administration – Economics – Finance – Accounting – Management – Advertising – Anthropology – Geography – Political Science –– Sociology – Industrial Relations – Business

Computer Science and Mathematics

Computer Science – Computer and Software Engineering – Mathematics – Applied Mathematics – Mathematics and Physics - Actuarial Sciences - Computer Gaming - Information Systems - Actuarial Mathematics – Architecture – Engineering - Geomatics

Arts, Literature and Communications

Literature – Education – Languages – Communications – Journalism – Public Relations – Cinema – Art – History – Theater – Television – Linguistics – Translation – Photography – Cultural Studies – Drama – Humanities – International Studies – Visual Arts – Liberal Arts – Animation – Design Art – Studio Art – Graphic Arts

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Liberal Arts

Law – Communications – Journalism – Education – Politics – History – Anthropology – Archaeology – Philosophy – Religious Studies – Literature – Creative Writing – Humanitarian Work – Research in many academic fields – Communications – Criminology – Economics – Art History – Public Relations – Linguistics – Kinesiology – International Relations – Theology

Arts and Science

All university programs in the Sciences – Social Sciences – Arts; Professional programs such as Architecture – Dentistry – Engineering – Law – Medicine

How to Complete Missing Requirements

Springboard to DCS Program

The Springboard to DCS option provides applicants with the opportunity to complete missing prerequisite courses, to improve their overall academic record or to explore available programs. CEGEPS offer a variety of profiles and options as part of the Springboard to DCS program.

 Dawson (Springboard to DCS – Continuing Education)  Explore CEGEP studies  Complete prerequisites required for admission to a CEGEP program  Upgrade academic record to improve chances of admission to a CEGEP program  Upgrade language skills  Students may register in the Springboard to a DCS (DEC) program for a maximum of three (3) consecutive semesters.  Students registered in the Springboard to a DCS (DEC) program can be either part- time or full-time.

 John Abbott (Pathways programs)  1-2-semester integration program for students wishing to enter into a Career field  Explore a CEGEP program at the college  Complete prerequisites required for admission to a CEGEP program  Receive support in successfully making the transition from high school to CEGEP

 Vanier (Explorations/Pathways program: Passages, Prerequisites and Transition)  Passages: for students whose academic record indicates a need for additional academic support, improvement of oral and written communication skills and development of self-confidence and motivation.

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 Prerequisites: for students who need to acquire pre-requisites for their program of choice. It is NOT to improve grades in prerequisite courses. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic aptitude and good results in previous Mathematics and Science courses in order to qualify for admission to this profile.  Transition: for students with at least one full semester of Cegep studies who need to take Science and Mathematics courses in order to transfer to another program.

Choosing a College

The first step in choosing a college is knowing the program you are interested in, since not all colleges will offer all programs.

Secondly, research whether certain colleges offer particular profiles or classes that are unique to that school. For example, some colleges may offer a humanitarian trip or work study as part of the program.

Factors to take into consideration when choosing a college:  The nature and diversity of classes  Extracurricular activities  Services offered (study centers, counselling, library, etc.)  Academic support from teachers (availability)  Geographic proximity and transportation

Great ways to discover more about different colleges:  Attending Open Houses  Participating in Guided Tours  Participating in Student for a Day (registration via College website)  Visit college websites  Pickup college brochure or viewbook at the guidance office

Every year, RHS organizes an Education Fair in which representatives from various colleges and educational institutions are invited to RHS as an opportunity for students to explore programs and ask questions. This usually takes place in November. Come prepared with your questions!

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How to Apply to College

Different application systems exist to apply to college. In order to know which system to use, you will need to know which colleges you want to apply to. It is possible to apply to more than one college so long as the colleges are NOT on the same application system. For example, you cannot apply to Vanier and John Abbott, but you can apply to Vanier and Dawson.

Below is an overview of the application systems:

SRAM CAS Dawson College Marianopolis (Service Régional de (Champlain Application College l’Admission de System) Montréal) Colleges Vanier College Champlain St-Lambert Dawson College Marianopolis John Abbott College Champlain Lennoxville French Cegeps in Greater Montreal Area Application sram.omnivox.ca champlainapplication. apply- bemarianopolis.ca Website ca dec.dawsoncollege.qc .ca How it 1 choice, 3 rounds 2 choices 2 choices 2 choices works Application March 1st, 11:59 pm March 1st, 11:59 pm March 1st, 11:59 pm March 1st, 11:59 pm Deadline Application $30 $30 $30 $50 Fee Required N/A Birth Certificate Birth Certificate Birth Certificate documents (if born in Qc) Grades Transmitted Transmitted Transmitted Transmitted electronically by electronically by electronically by electronically by SWLSB SWLSB SWLSB SWLSB

*Visit the respective application system websites for detailed application instructions.

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SRASL SRACQ (Service Régional de l’Admission des Cégeps du (Service Régional de l’Admission au Collégiale du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean) Québec) Colleges Collège D’Alma French colleges for the following regions of Cégep de Chicoutimi Québec : Cégep de Joncquière  Côte-Nord Cégep de Saint-Félicien  Gaspésie – Iles-de-la-Madeleine Centre d’Études Collégiale en Charlevoix  Bas-Saint-Laurent  Centre-du-Québec Centre d’Études Collégiales de Chibougamau  Capital-Nationale Centre d’Études Collégiales de Forestville  Chaudière-Appalaches Centre Québecois de Formation Aéronautique *See website for list of colleges Application srasl.qc.ca sracq.qc.ca Website How it 1 choice, 3 rounds 1 choice, 3 rounds works Application March 1st, 11:59 pm March 1st, 11:59 pm Deadline Application $35 $39 Fee Required N/A N/A documents (if born in Qc) Grades Transmitted electronically by SWLSB Transmitted electronically by SWLSB

*Visit the respective application system websites for detailed application instructions.

SRAM Application System

SRAM stands for Service régional d’admission du Montréal métropolitain. You would use this system is you want to apply to any of the following colleges:

 Vanier College  John Abbot College  Champlain Lennoxville  French Cegeps in the Montreal area

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SRAM uses a Three Round System for application. Here is how it works:

 Choose one program to apply to by March 1st.

 Candidates who are refused on the first round will have available to them (through the SRAM website) the open programs which will allow them to make second choice.  Second round applications are due mid-April (consult SRAM website for exact date).  Candidates who are refused on the second round will have available to them (through the SRAM website) the open programs which will allow them to make third choice.  Third round applications are due mid-May (consult SRAM website for exact date).

For candidates applying in the second and third round, there is no need to re-submit a full application or payment.

NOTE: If your application has been refused for the first round or second round, it is strongly recommended that you see your Guidance Counsellor to ensure that you make an appropriate second choice.

IMPORTANT

*Applications are submitted online at the following address: http://sram.omnivox.ca.*

*The deadline to submit an application is March 1st.*

*SRAM must have received the application, the payment, and all relevant documents by March 1st or your application will only be considered in the second round. *

Champlain Application System

CAS stands for Champlain Application System. You would use the Champlain Application System if you want to apply to any of the following colleges:

 Champlain St-Lambert

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Champlain College applicants are required to make a first and second choice of program. The Admissions team considers the applicants’ first and second choice at the same time when reviewing the application file.

IMPORTANT

*Applications are submitted online at the following address: www.champlainapplication.ca*

*The deadline to submit an application is March 1st.*

*CAS must have received the application, the payment, and all relevant documents by March 1st for your application to be considered. *

Dawson College Application System

To apply to Dawson College, you must apply directly through the college website.

Dawson College applicants are required to make a first and second choice of program. The second choice program is only evaluated once ALL first choice programs of ALL applicants are considered. As such, your second choice program should not be a competitive program as the likelihood of there being places available puts the student at risk of not being admitted to college.

It is recommended that you see a Guidance Counsellor for assistance in determining your first and second choice programs when applying to Dawson College.

IMPORTANT

*Applications are submitted online at the following address: https://apply- dec.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ *

*The deadline to submit an application is March 1st.*

*Dawson must have received the application, the payment, and all relevant documents by March 1st for your application to be considered. *

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Marianopolis College Application System

Marianopolis is a private college. To apply to Marianopolis College, you must apply directly through the college website.

Marianopolis College applicants are required to make a first and second choice of program. The second choice program is only evaluated if the applicant is refused for their first choice.

IMPORTANT

*Applications are submitted online at the following address: www.bemarianopolis.ca.*

*The deadline to submit an application is March 1st.*

*Marianopolis College must have received the application, the payment, and all relevant documents by March 1st or the assessment of your application may be delayed or cancelled *

SRASL Application System

SRAL stands for Service régional d’admission des Cégeps du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean. You would use this system is you want to apply to any of the following colleges:

 Collège D’Alma  Cégep de Chicoutimi Cégep de Joncquière  Cégep de Saint-Félicien  Centre d’Études Collégiale en Charlevoix  Centre d’Études Collégiales de Chibougamau  Centre d’Études Collégiales de Forestville  Centre Québecois de Formation Aéronautique

SRASL uses a Three Round System for application. Here is how it works:

 Choose one program to apply to by March 1st.

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 Candidates who are refused on the first round will have available to them (through the SRASL website) the open programs which will allow them to make second choice.  Second round applications are due May 1st.

 Candidates who are refused on the second round will have available to them (through the SRASL website) the open programs which will allow them to make a third choice.  Third round applications are due June 1st.

For candidates applying in the second and third round, there is no need to re-submit a full application or payment.

NOTE: If your application has been refused for the first round or second round, it is strongly recommended that you see your Guidance Counsellor to ensure that you make an appropriate second choice.

IMPORTANT

*Applications are submitted online at the following address: www.srasl.qc.ca/admission *

*The deadline to submit an application is March 1st.*

*SRASL must have received the application, the payment, and all relevant documents by March 1st or your application will only be considered in the second round. *

SRACQ Application System

SRACQ stands for Service régional d’admission au Collégial du Québec. You would use this system is you want to apply to any of the following colleges:  Campus de Gaspé English Section – Côte-Nord : Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles  Cégep de Baie-Comeau  Campus de Carleton-sur-Mer –  Cégep de Sept-Îles Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles  Campus des Îles-de-la-Madeleine – Gaspésie - Iles-de-la-Madeleine: Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles  Campus de Gaspé francophone –  École des pêches et de l’aquaculture Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles du Québec

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Bas-Saint-Laurent:  École nationale du meuble et de  Cégep de Matane l’ébénisterie –Campus de Montréal  Cégep de Rimouski  Centre matapédien d’études Capitale-Nationale: collégiales  Cégep Garneau  Institut maritime du Québec  Cégep Limoilou –Campus de Québec  Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup  Cégep Limoilou –Campus de  Institut de technologie Charlesbourg agroalimentaire –Campus de La  Cégep de Sainte-Foy Pocatière  Cégep de La Pocatière Chaudière-Appalaches:  Centre d’études collégiales de  Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon Montmagny  Cégep Beauce-Appalaches  Centre d’études collégiales du  Cégep Beauce-Appalaches –CEC de Témiscouata Lac-Mégantic  Cégep Beauce-Appalaches –CEC de Centre-du-Québec: Sainte-Marie  Cégep de Victoriaville  Cégep de Thetford  École nationale du meuble et de  Cégep de Thetford –Campus collégial l’ébénisterie –Campus de de Lotbinière Victoriaville

SRACQ uses a Four Round System for application. Here is how it works:

 Choose one program to apply to by March 1st.

 Candidates who are refused on the first round will have available to them (through the SRACQ website) the open programs which will allow them to make second choice.  Second round applications are due May 1st.

 Candidates who are refused on the third round will have available to them (through the SRASL website) the open programs which will allow them to make a fourth choice.  Fourth round applications are due August 1st.

For candidates applying in the second, third and fourth round, there is no need to re-submit a full application or payment.

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NOTE: If your application has been refused for the first round or second round, it is strongly recommended that you see your Guidance Counsellor to ensure that you make an appropriate second choice.

IMPORTANT

*Applications are submitted online at the following address: www.sracq.qc.ca

*The deadline to submit an application is March 1st.*

*SRACQ must have received the application, the payment, and all relevant documents by March 1st or your application will only be considered in the second round. *

How Is My Application Analyzed?

Colleges look at Secondary 4 results from your MEES Achievement Record as well as Secondary 5 results for Terms 1 and 2. Secondary 4 and 5 grades are each weighted at about 50%. The analysis looks at the following criteria:

 General average from Secondary 4 and 5  Deviation from the mean  English grades  Science and Math grades (Math, Science, Physics, Chemistry) if program requirement  Grades in classes related to program chosen  Number of credits attached to a course (bonus if 64 to 84 credits total)

Admissions are always conditional to passing the course by the end of the school year. Colleges may require minimal grades to be achieved for particular courses. For example, some colleges may require at least 75% in Math for those entering Science programs.

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What is Vocational Education?

Vocational training programs are 1 to 2 year long courses that focus on learning practical and specialized skills to prepare students to enter the job market in a specific skilled trade.

Successful completion of a vocational training program leads to a diploma of vocational studies (DVS or DEP in French). For some DVSs, students can upgrade their skills by completing an attestation of vocational specialization (AVS) for a period varying between three and six months. These official diplomas, which are internationally recognized, are issued by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec.

Quebec Vocational Education Programs (French and English)

Administration, Commerce and Computer Agriculture and Fisheries (Continued) Technology Production animale Accounting Production horticole Comptabilité Réalisation d'aménagements paysager Computing Support Tree Pruning (New Version) Professional Sales Secretarial Studies Arts Secretarial Studies (Inuktitut) Bijouterie-joaillerie Secrétariat Décoration intérieure et présentation visuelle Secrétariat (Inuktitut) Interior Decorating and Visual Display Soutien informatique Photographie Vente-conseil Taille de pierre

Agriculture and Fisheries Beauty Care Aquiculture Aesthetics Arboriculture-élagage Coiffure Élagage (Nouvelle version) Esthétique Fleuristerie Hairdressing Grandes cultures

Horticulture and Garden Centre Operations Horticulture et jardinerie Buildings and Public Works Landscaping Operations Arpentage et topographie Pêche professionnelle Briquetage-maçonnerie Production acéricole Calorifugeage

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Buildings and Public Works (Continued) Electrotechnology Carpentry Automated Systems Electromechanics Carrelage Business Equipment Technical Service Charpenterie-menuiserie Électricité Commercial and Residential Painting Electricity Dessin de bâtiment Électromécanique de systèmes automatisés Entretien de bâtiments nordiques Electronic Audio/Video Equipment Repair Entretien général d'immeubles Fire Safety Techniques Installation and Repair of General Building Maintenance Telecommunications Equipment Installation de revêtements souples Installation et entretien de systèmes de Installation et fabrication de produits verriers sécurité Intervention en sécurité incendie Installation et réparation d'équipement de Masonry: Bricklaying télécommunication Mécanique de machines fixes Montage de lignes électriques Mécanique de protection contre les incendies Réparation d'appareils électroménagers Northern Building Maintenance Réparation d'appareils électroniques Peinture en bâtiment audiovidéos Plastering Service technique d'équipement Plâtrage Plomberie et chauffage bureautique Plumbing and Heating Pose de revêtements de toiture Fashion, Leather and Textiles Pose de systèmes intérieurs Mode et confection de vêtements sur Préparation et finition de béton mesure Preparing and Finishing Concrete Production textile (opérations) Refrigeration

Réfrigération Residential and Commercial Drafting Food Services and Tourism Stationary Engine Mechanics Boucherie de détail Tiling Boulangerie Boulangerie (Nouvelle version) Chemistry and Biology Bread Making Conduite de procédés de traitement de Conseil et vente de voyages l'eau Cuisine Food and Beverage Services Communications and Documentation Hotel Reception Pastry Making Computer Graphics Pâtisserie Imprimerie Professional Cooking Infographie Réception en hôtellerie Inuttitut Translation and Interpretation Retail Butchery Printing Service de la restauration Reprographie et façonnage Travel Consulting and Sales Traduction-interprétation (Inuttitut)

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Forestry and Pulp and Paper Mechanical Manufacturing (Continued) Abattage et façonnage des bois Conduite et réglage de machines à mouler Abattage manuel et débardage forestier Dessin industriel Affûtage Fabrication de pièces industrielles et Aménagement de la forêt aérospatiales en composites (Nouvelle Classement des bois débités version) Pâtes et papiers - Opérations Industrial Drafting Pulp and Paper - Operations Machining Technics Sciage Mise en oeuvre de matériaux composites Travail sylvicole Montage de câbles et de circuits Montage de structures en aérospatiale Health Services Montage mécanique en aérospatiale Assistance à la personne en établissement et Moulding Machine Set-up and Operation à domicile Opération d'équipements de production Assistance dentaire Opération d'équipements de production Assistance technique en pharmacie (Nouvelle version) Dental Assistance Precision Sheet Metal Work Health, Assistance and Nursing Production Equipment Operation Institutional and Home Care Assistance Techniques d'usinage Pharmacy Technical Assistance Tôlerie de précision Santé, assistance et soins infirmiers Usinage (Nouvelle version)

Land Use Planning and the Environment Metallurgical Technology Protection and Development of Wildlife Chaudronnerie Habitats Fabrication de structures métalliques et de Protection et exploitation de territoires métaux ouvrés fauniques Ferblanterie Fonderie Maintenance Mechanics Montage structural et architectural Pose d'armature du béton Elevator Mechanics Sheet Metal Work Horlogerie-bijouterie Soudage-montage Industrial Construction and Maintenance Traitement de surface Mechanics Welding and Fitting Mécanique d'ascenseur Mécanique industrielle de construction et d'entretien Mining and Site Operations Serrurerie Conduite d'engins de chantier Conduite d'engins de chantier nordique Mechanical Manufacturing Conduite de grues Conduite de machinerie lourde en voirie Aircraft Mechanical Assembly forestière Aircraft Structural Assembly Conduite de machines de traitement du Cable and Circuit Assembly minerai

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Mining and Site Operations (Continued) Motorized Equipment Maintenance Diamond Drilling (Continued) Extraction de minerai Mécanique marine Forage au diamant Forage et dynamitage Social, Education and Legal Services Machine Operations, Mineral and Metal Assistance à la clientèle des services sociaux Processing et de santé au Nunavik Northern Heavy Equipment Operations Health and Social Services Assistance in Ore Extraction Nunavik Organisation de loisirs au Nunavik Motorized Equipment Maintenance Recreation Leadership in Nunavik Automobile Mechanics Automotive Body Repair and Repainting Transportation Carrosserie Matelotage Conseil et vente de pièces d'équipement Régulation de vol motorisé Transport par camion Conseil technique en entretien et en Trucking réparation de véhicules Construction Equipment Mechanics Woodworking and Furniture Making Marine Mechanics Cabinetmaking Mécanique agricole Ébénisterie Mécanique automobile Finition de meubles Mécanique d'engins de chantier Furniture Finishing Mécanique de véhicules légers Rembourrage artisanal Mécanique de véhicules lourds routiers Rembourrage industriel

Academic Prerequisites for Vocational Training Programs

The prerequisites required for a given vocational training program are program-specific. Check the training program you are interested in to find out its specific academic requirements.

For a complete and up-to-date list of vocational programs, prerequisites and institutions offering the programs visit www.srafp.com.

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Vocational Training Application Procedure

Applications for vocational training programs are ongoing throughout the year. Some programs offer continuous entry, which means that you can integrate the program at any time, while other programs have specific program start dates. Check the training program you are interested in to find out its specific application procedure at www.srafp.com or www.inforoutefpt.org.

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Open House Dates

OPEN HOUSES 2019-2020 CÉGEPs and Vocational Programs Collège Ahuntsic Thursday, November 14, 2019 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. collegeahuntsic.qc.ca Thursday, January 30, 2020 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Champlain College Lennoxville Saturday, October 26, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. crc-lennox.qc.ca Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Champlain College St. Lambert Sunday, November 3, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. champlainonline.com Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dawson College Sunday, October 27, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. dawsoncollege.qc.ca TBD, 2020 4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. École Nationale D’Aérotechnique Sunday, November 17, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ena.cegepmontpetit.ca Wednesday, February 16, 2020 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. John Abbott College Saturday, October 19, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. johnabbott.qc.ca Wednesday, January 29, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cégep regional de Lanaudière à Tuesday, October 22, 2019 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Terrebonne Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. cegep-lanaudiere.qc.ca/terrebonne Collège Lionel-Groulx Wednesday, November 13, 2019 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. clg.qc.ca Wednesday, February 12, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Marianopolis Sunday, November 3, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. marianopolis.edu Monday, February 3, 2020 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Collège Montmorency Tuesday, November 12, 2019 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. cmontmorency.qc.ca Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. O’Sullivan College Wednesday, October 23, 2019 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. osullivan.edu Cégep de Saint-Jérôme Wednesday, November 6, 2019 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. cstj.qc.ca Wednesday, February 5, 2020 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. RMC Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Saturday, September 14, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. cmrsj-rmcsj.forces.gc.ca Vanier College Saturday, November 2, 2019 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. vaniercollege.qc.ca Tuesday, February 4, 2020 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Académie des pompiers Saturday, November 9, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. academiedespompiers.ca

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École des métiers de la construction de Montréal Thursdays 1:30 p.m. ecole-metiers-construction.csdm.ca Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec Tuesday, October 22, 2019 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ithq.qc.ca UNIVERSITIES Bishop’s University Saturday, October 19, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ubishops.ca Concordia University Saturday, October 19, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. concordia.ca HEC Montréal Sunday, November 10, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. hec.ca McGill University Sunday, October 20, 2019 mcgill.ca Registration required – see 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. mcgillinmind.mcgill.ca Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Saturday, October 26, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. uqam.ca Université de Montréal Sunday, November 10, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. umontreal.ca INSTITUTIONS ALSO OFFERING TOURS AND/OR STUDENT-FOR-A-DAY ACTIVITIES CDC Lachute/Pont-Viau/Sainte- Inter-Dec College Lasalle College Eustache interdeccollege.com lasallecollege.com bilingualtraining.ca Centre de formation agricole de Institut de protection National Theatre School Mirabel contre les incendies du ent-nts.ca cfam.qc.ca Québec cslaval.qc.ca/ipiq CFP de l’automobile de Sainte- Kiuna Institution St. Pius X Culinary Institute Thérèse kiuna-college.com emsb.qc.ca/stpiusculinary cfpauto.com

*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of Quebec post-secondary institutions. Registration may be required to attend Open House events. Please consult school websites for details.

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Scholarship/Bursary Information 2019-2020

Name of Scholarship Organization Value Due Date Requirements

Bernard Chernos Essay Canadian Civil up to TBA Response to essay questions Competition Liberties $500 https://ccla.org/education/studen Education Trust t-contests/ Canadian Scholarship Trust Canadian $6,000 April 2020 Strong academics, letter of acceptance to Scholarship Scholarship Trust business-related program, 2 references, http://www.cst.org/en/about- Plan personal essay, community involvement cst/scholarships Burger King Scholarship Burger King $1000- December 15, Strong academics, community involvement, https://bkmclamorefoundation.or $50,00 2019 work experience g/who-we-are/programs/burger- 0 king-scholars-program/

Horatio Alger Scholarship Program Horatio Alger up to October 25, 2019 Financial need; Commitment to pursue post- https://horatioalger.ca/en/scholar Association of $10,00 secondary education; Have exhibited ships/ Canadian 0 integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity RBC Black History Month Student RBC up to December 2019 Essay submission Essay Competition $5,000 http://www.rbc.com/essay/

RBC Students Leading Change RBC Up to TBA Short essay response Award $10,00 https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com 0 /annual-rbc-students-leading- change-scholarship-recipients- announced/

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RBC Scholarship Program for RBC $2,500 May 2020 Academic record, extracurricular activities, Children of RBC Employees reference letter, one-page essay on career https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterp goals. rise/scholarships/scholarship- program-for-the-children-of-rbc- employees.html RBC Royal Bank Indigenous Student RBC Up to February 2020 Financial Need, Academic Achievement Awards Program $4,000 http://aboriginalstudents.ca/site- per sponsors/rbc/ year

Government of Canada History Government of $1,000 December 2019 Essay Questions Awards Canada prize http://gcawards.canadashistory.ca / SOS Safety Scholarship SOS Safety $5,000 December 2019 Written or Video Safety Action Plan https://sossafetymagazine.com/yo Magazine uth-projects/5000-scholarship- yearly-bursary/ MADD Canada Multi-Media MADD Canada Up to May 1, 2020 Short Film, Audio Public Service Contest $500 Announcement, or Multimedia PSA creating http://www.madd.ca/media/docs/ awareness of the dangers of drunk driving mmc_en.pdf MADD Canada National Poster MADD Canada Up to May 1, 2020 Poster raising awareness of DD Contest $250 http://www.madd.ca/media/docs/ english_form.pdf Bayer Fund Opportunity $1, 500 May 2020 Academic excellence, leadership capabilities, Scholarship and a keen interest and involvement in giving back to their community; Essay that

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https://www.cropscience.bayer.ca outlines the future role they hope to play in /en/Our- agriculture or food and how they see Company/ScholarshipInformation themselves making an impact in the industry. Reference letter from a farmer or food-related professional Lea Roback Foundation Scholarship Lea Roback Up to April 1, 2020 Social commitment, financial need, pursue http://www.fondationlearoback.or Foundation $3,500 studies geared towards improving their g/scholar.htm condition in life and that of their milieu McGann Bursary Columbia $1,000 August 1, 2020 For students enrolled in a Communications http://www.columbiainstitute.ca/s Foundation, program, Short Essay, Application Form cholarships/mcgann-bursary CUPE B.C. Kin Canada Bursaries Kin Canada $1,000 February 1, 2020 Application Form submitted to closest http://www.kincanada.ca/bursarie Kinsman association (Anjou) s Canadian Hard of Hearing Canadian Hard of $1,000 March 2020 For students who are deaf, hard of hearing, Association Scholarship Program Hearing or oral deaf and are registered in a post- http://www.chha.ca/forms/en/#m Association secondary program of study alentendant Lila Fahlman Scholarship Canadian Council June 2020 For muslim woman students who are http://ccmw.com/ccmw- of Muslim enrolled in a full time Canadian college or national/lila-fahlman-scholarship- Women university; short essay about contribution to 2019-2020-applications-now- community involvement; budget form; two open/ letters of reference Odenza Marketing Group Odenza $500 September 30, “Like” the Odenza Marketing Group Fall Scholarship Marketing Group 2019 Scholarship on Facebook; Two small essays https://odenzascholarships.com/a wards/9/application_odenza_mar keting_group_scholarship.php Odenza Marketing Group Odenza $500 December 30, A student must have contributed at least 50 Volunteer Award Marketing Group 2019 hours of volunteer (non-paid) service within his/her community over the last 12 months.

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Please ensure that you have completed this amount of hours and that a person within the organization(s) is willing to confirm that you have volunteered this amount of time. Odenza Vacations College Odenza $500 June 1, 2020 Essay question Scholarship Marketing Group

TD Scholarships for Community TD Bank Up to TBA Minimum 75% in most recently completed Leadership $70,00 school year; 600-word essay; letters of 0 recommendation Français pour l’avenir National Français pour Up to December 2019 750-word essay in French Essay Contest l’avenir $12,00 0 Formswift Scholarship FormSwift $1,000 December 15, Make a business plan infographic https://formswift.com/startup- 2019 scholarship 10 Words or Less Scholarship Studentscholarsh $500 November 30, Comment on MyScholarships Facebook facebook.com/myscholarships ips.org 2019 post; “Like” MyScholarships Facebook page Rubincam Youth Award National $500 December 15, 1,000-1,500-word genealogy essay https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/co Genealogical 2019 mpetitions/rubincam-youth- Society award/

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Other Scholarship/Bursary Related Links

Canada Student Grants and Loans https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans.html Aboriginal Scholarship/Bursary Guide https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033679/1531406248822 Government of Canada CanLearn https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid.html Government of Canada International Scholarship Program https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/index.aspx?view=d&lang=eng Studentawards.com ScholarshipsCanada.com Yconic.com

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