Additional Post-Secondary Options
Quebec high school graduates have a number of post-secondary options beyond CEGEP and Vocational School. They may consider attending college in Ontario, going to university in the maritimes or applying to the Canadian Armed Forces. Others may wish to consider getting a part-time job or doing some volunteer work with a humanitarian organization. You will find some information and links about a few of these alternative possibilities on this page.
Grade 12 Year: Students in the rest of Canada graduate high school in Grade 12 and go directly to university. The university undergaduate degrees tend to take one year longer to earn in most cases, the grade 12 year is similar to our first year of CEGEP. There are several private schools in Quebec that offer a Grade 12 year.
Quebec high school graduates have a number of post-secondary options beyond CEGEP and Vocational School. They may consider attending college in Ontario, going to university in the maritimes or applying to the Canadian Armed Forces. Others may wish to consider getting a part-time job or doing some volunteer work with a humanitarian organization. You will find some information and links about a few of these alternative possibilities on this page.
Grade 12 Year: Students in the rest of Canada graduate high school in Grade 12 and go directly to university. The university undergaduate degrees tend to take one year longer to earn in most cases, the grade 12 year is similar to our first year of CEGEP. There are several private schools in Quebec that offer a Grade 12 year.
Ontario Colleges
Ontario colleges welcome Quebec high school graduates in their schools. Students will need to verify specific program pre-requisites before applying and be diligent about ensuring the colleges receive their academic transcripts and other required documents by the specified deadlines. Applications are completed online by visiting www.ontariocolleges.ca |
University
There are a few universities that will accept Quebec high school graduates. These students need to have exceptional academic standing and be very independent. Application deadlines vary from one university to another, please consult individual websites for information. Here is a list of Canadian universities who are open to accepting grads into certain programs with a Quebec SSD. |
Canadian Armed Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces offers job and educational opportunities in many diverse fields. High school graduates are usually encouraged to complete one year of post-secondary education before applying, however there are some opportunities open to students upon completing high school. The best information can be obtained by visiting the recruiting centre at 1420 Ste. Catherine West, Montreal or by consulting the website: www.forces.ca |