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Pre-university programs

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What we call a “cégep” constitutes the first level of higher education in the Quebec education system and is comparable to technical high schools and university institutes of technology in the French system.

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The cégep

“Cégep” is a term used in Quebec to describe a college offering the first level of post-secondary education. (The name is an acronym derived from the French for “general and professional teaching college.”)

Our pre-university programs are designed for students wishing to pursue university studies after obtaining their Diploma of College Studies (DCS). The two-year programs include both general and field-specific subjects, both of which are required to qualify for university.

It’s important to have a good understanding of your main interests and objectives to ensure you choose the right program. This is an important step because your diploma will be your passport for entering the job market or taking on other life projects.

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Select your field of study

It is important to know your interests and objectives well in order to choose the right program. This is an important step, since your diploma will serve as a passport to the job market or any other project that will stimulate you.

Arts, Literature and Communications, Music, Dance, Visual Arts

These programs are aimed at people who have an interest in the arts and communication: cinema, language, literature, journalism, theater, to name a few disciplines. They aim to continue at university afterwards.

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Natural Sciences

These programs are aimed at people who have an interest in natural sciences and pure and applied sciences: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics. They have already completed science courses beforehand and intend to continue at university afterwards.

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Double DCS

These programs are for people who have an interest in two disciplines and want to explore them at the same pace (ex: Humanities and Music). They aim to continue at university afterwards.

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Humanities

These programs are aimed at people who have an interest in social sciences such as history, law, politics or international relations to name a few. They aim to continue at university afterwards.

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