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Eligibility to Study in English

In order to receive instruction in English, children must be eligible, and parents must provide the necessary documentation to support their eligibility, as established by the Charter of the French Language (Bill 101). Please contactÌýthe (EMSB) for further information. In general, aÌýparent may apply for a Certificate of Eligibility in the following cases:

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  • Children with a parent who received their elementary education in English in Canada, andÌýthis parentÌýis Canadian.
  • Children who have received theÌýmajorityÌýof elementary or secondary schooling in English in Canada, and one parent must be Canadian.
  • Children whose siblingÌýhasÌýa Certificate of Eligibility, and the parent/s in common is a Canadian.
  • Children who have aÌýserious learning disability may receive special authorization.
  • Children whose parents are in QuebecÌýwith a Temporary Work Permit*Ìýor Study PermitÌýmay receive temporary authorization for a maximum ofÌý3 YEARS. (Renewable only under certain circumstances.)
  • Children of Canadians or permanent residentsÌýmoving from another province, temporarily in QC for work/study under certain conditions.
  • Children attending a private elementary English school in QuebecÌýmust contact the EMSB for an individualized assessment to access an English private high school under the Points System, (only applicable toÌýcertain schools.)

English School Boards in Montreal

To consult English school boards' websites, visit the Schooling in Quebec section.


Becoming a Permanent Resident

TheÌýÌýhas established that the validity of aÌýtemporary authorization to receive instruction in EnglishÌýis not to exceed the validity of the immigration document issued to the parent or child, or the duration of their temporary stay (up to a maximum of 3 years). It may be renewed under certain circumstances.Ìý Temporary authorization cannot be granted to the children of foreign nationals who are claiming refugee status,Ìýor of foreign nationals who choose to settle in Québec as Permanent Residents and obtain a Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ).

If an authorization has already been granted, it expires on June 30 of the school year in which the CSQÌýis issued.

Children in this situation may continue their education in English in QuebecÌýat a private, non-subsidized ÌýEnglish school. For details, visit our Private Schools section.Ìý Always consult your child's situation with a .

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