FAQ for Future Students
FAQ for Future Students
Thinking about studying at LaSalle College? This section of our FAQ is designed just for you.
Learn about the types of diplomas we offer, how to apply, your study options, the impact of Bill 96 on English-language programs, tuition fees, and answers to top questions from international students.
Admission Process
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To get started with your admission, the first step is to fill out our super secure online admission form. It'll take about 10 minutes to complete.
Our admission process consists of 10 steps, including:
- opening your file;
- receiving the documents you need to provide;
- verifying them;
- signing the educational services contract;
- etc.
Your enrollment will be confirmed once all the steps are completed.
For more details on the admission process steps, check out our page Admission and aid - Step 1.
The procedure for international students is pretty much the same as for local students.
However, before you start your admission application, make sure you have all the necessary documents handy (see below). We want to remind you that there may be some delays in obtaining certain necessary documents. We encourage you to act as soon as possible to ensure you have all the required documents on time.
For an international student, the processing time varies and can take up to six months.
The following documents must be attached to your application form upon submission:
- Your birth certificate with the name of the parents;
- Student record:
- Your most recent academic records (issued by the MEES, if you completed your studies in the province of Québec);
- A copy of your high school diploma.
If you are a Canadian citizen born outside Québec, please consult the section "Required documents" of our website.
If you want to study in Québec, you need the following documents:
- A CAQ (Québec Acceptance Certificate) for studies;
- A study permit.
The College will ask you to provide the following:
- A certified copy of your birth certificate with parents' names;
- A copy of your high school diploma or equivalent (in French or English);
- A copy of your recent academic transcripts (in French or English);
- A copy of your passport.
- Proof of your financial capability
* If necessary, you can have your diploma and transcripts translated by an accredited translator.
Students who have not completed their secondary education in Canada will also need to provide results from a standardized language test.
You’ll notice that a proof of health and medical insurance must be provided. The cost of this type of insurance is covered by the college. Upon arrival, we will guide you the obtainment of your insurance card.
NOTE: We want to make our prospective students aware of the time frame for obtaining some of the required documents. It is your responsibility to act as soon as possible and make sure to have the required document on time. If a step is not completed properly, the applicant might not be able to proceed. To learn more, consult our "Processing time" page.
You can easily upload your documents via our platform.
If you are a local student, you can also submit your documents in person to your admissions advisor when you sign your educational services contract.
If you need further assistance, our contact information can be found in our "Contact us" page.
The admission fee is $50 CAD. This fee covers the opening of your file and is non-refundable. However, your admission application remains valid for one year.
Then, if you decide to pursue your studies with us and to register, there will be a registration fee of $200 CAD. The registration fee is also non-refundable.
Yes, it's possible to modify your admission application, whether it's for:
- a change of program;
- a change of language of instruction;
- postponing your entry semester.
To do so, simply send an email to your admission advisor.
There are no additional fees associated with making changes to your admission application. Please note that your admission application remains valid for one year.
If you need our contact information, you can find it in our "Contact us" page.
Typically, processing times range from 48 hours to two weeks. Please note that processing your application begins only upon receipt of all valid documents and admission fees.
During busy periods before the August and January intakes, processing times may be extended. To ensure a spot for your preferred intake, we recommend submitting your admission application as soon as possible.
For more details, you can refer to the section "Processing time" on our website.
For international students, processing times can take up to six months. Please note that processing your application begins only upon receipt of all valid documents and admission fees.
To secure a spot for your preferred intake, we highly recommend submitting your admission application as soon as possible. It's your responsibility to act promptly and ensure you have all required documents on time.
For more details, you can refer to the section "Processing time" on our website.
We understand that you're eager to know the status of your application.
To easily track your admission request, consult the page "Status" of your Admission request.
Make sure you have your DA number handy, which you'll find in the confirmation email received after your admission request.
Please note that the processing time can take up to:
- two weeks, for a local student;
- six months, for an international student.
Rest assured that we are actively working to process your request as quickly as possible.
With your student number in hand, you can also contact our customer service team via chat, phone, or by filling out our information request form.
Contrary to other college level institutions, there is no deadline to enroll in our programs. You can do so at any time, online or in person.
However, we highly recommend that you enroll as soon as possible to secure your spot, as they are limited. Also, for international students, processing time can take up to 6 months. It's your responsibility to act promptly and ensure you have all required documents on time.
To start your admission process, fill out our ultra-secure online form. It only takes 10 minutes.
We offer three school intakes per year: Fall (August/September), Winter (January), and Summer (May). The exact dates can be found in our page "Upcoming back-to-school dates".
Unlike other institutions, our enrollment period is open all year round. You can apply for one of our programs at any time for upcoming sessions.
Yes, absolutely! When applying to LaSalle College, you can indicate a second and even a third program choice. This adds flexibility and increases their chances of being accepted into a program that aligns with your interests and goals.
Why include multiple choices?
If your first-choice program has limited space, having additional options ensures there’s a solid backup plan.
How does the process work?
The College first reviews the application for the first-choice program.
If a spot isn’t available or the specific admission requirements aren’t met, the application will then be considered for the second and third choices, if applicable.
SRAM (Service régional d’admission du Montréal métropolitain) is a centralized admissions system used by many public CEGEPs in Québec. It simplifies the process by allowing students to apply to multiple institutions through a single platform.
The first round of applications refers to the initial period during which students submit their applications to CEGEPs. The deadline for the first round is March 1—a key date for future college students. If a student is not admitted in the first round, they may take part in the second round, where remaining spots are offered to eligible applicants.
However, private colleges like LaSalle College operate independently from SRAM. We accept applications year-round, giving students more flexibility to apply to the program of their choice at any time.
Come meet one of our admissions advisors in person at either our Montreal or Laval campus, with or without an appointment.
Montréal Campus:
2000 Sainte-Catherine Street West,
Montréal, Quebec, H3H 2T2
Phone: +1 514 939-2006
Toll-Free: +1 800 363-3541
Regular Admissions Office Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm
Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
Laval Campus:
1595 Daniel-Johnson Boulevard, Suite 200,
Laval, Quebec, H7V 4C2
Phone: +1 514 939-2006
Regular Admissions Office Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
You can also reach out to our customer service team via live chat, phone, or by filling out our information request form.
First and foremost, our customer service team is here to assist you in finding the right admissions advisor based on your citizenship and residency status, and to answer all your questions.
Here's how you can reach us:
- By toll-free phone: +1 800 363-3541
- Via WhatsApp or SMS: +1 438 796-3658
- Through live chat on our website
- By filling out our information request form
Financing my studies
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Since LaSalle College is a subsidized private college, the courses are accredited for subsidy purposes by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
However, it should be noted that variations in tuition fees apply. The Ministry of Education subsidizes most training courses for Quebec students, and subsidizes part of it for Canadian students. This means that fees vary between international, Canadian and Quebec students.
For international students, tuition fees also vary according to citizenship and resident status.
Furthermore, the cost of a training course can also vary according to how many credits it carries.
To get an estimate of the cost of your preferred course, please click here or meet one of our Admission advisor.
The government places at your disposition a student loans and bursaries program. For more details, please visit our Loans and bursaries page.
LaSalle College offers financing through our partner at iFinance. iFinance is a Canadian company renowned for its fast and flexible financing solutions. Thanks to this partnership, our students can now benefit from simplified, instant, and affordable monthly payment plans to better manage their tuition fees.
You can also meet with our financial advisors who are able to assist you throughout your loan application. They are also qualified to provide financial guidance during your studies.
Please note: For international students, financial aid is limited. Most bursaries are reserved for permanent residents or Canadian citizens studying full time. Consult the Financial assistance for international students page on the government of Québec website or meet one of our advisors.
The Canadian government has provided a reference page : Money and finances.
Yes. The dates that payments must be received are in your contract.
Diplomas and Study Options
DCS is the acronym for “Diploma of College Studies”.
There are 2 types of programs that can lead to a DEC:
- Pre-university programs: Two years in length for a total of four semesters, these programs prepare students for university studies
- Technical training programs: Three years in length for a total of six sessions, these programs allow students to directly access the work place
Content
All pre-university or technical programs leading to a DEC have the following courses:
- General education courses common to all programs:
- Three language and literature courses in the language of instruction for a total of 7 ⅓ units
- One second language course of 2 units
- Two philosophy or humanities courses for a total of 4⅓ units
- Three physical education courses for a total of 3 units
- General education courses specific to the program:
- One language and literature course in the language of instruction for a total of 2 units
- One second language course of 2 units
- One philosophy or humanities course for a total of 2 units
- Complementary general education courses:
2 courses for a total of 4 units in one of the following fields that are not covered in the specific program:- Humanities
- Science and Technology
- Modern Languages
- Math and Computer Science
- Arts and Aesthetics
- Training specific to the program:
- 28 to 32 units from pre-university courses
- 45 to 65 units in technical training courses
N. B. One unit = 45 hours of learning activities (theoretical courses, lab work and assignments)
Graduation Requirements
In order to obtain a DEC, the student must achieve the following objectives:
- General education units:
- Four language and literature courses (9 ⅓ units)
- Three philosophy or humanities (6 ⅓ units)
- Two second language courses (4 units)
- Three physical education courses (3 units)
- Two complementary courses (4 units)
- Program-specific units:
Pre-university courses (from 28 to 32 units) or technical courses (from 45 to 65 units).
Over and above these course requirements, a student must pass the ministerial examination in language and literature as well as the comprehensive assessment specific to each program.
To find out the admission criteria for a DCS program, click here.
ACS is the acronym for “Attestation of College Studies”.
ACS programs are part of continuing education and are destined primarily for adults who wish to add value to their skill set or reorient their career. Based on DCS program curricula, ACS programs do not have general education courses like French, English or Philosophy. ACS are generally more flexible than DCS programs. Often offered during the evening, flexible class times allow students to maintain their professional endeavors and study at the same time.
With an acquired skills recognition system, program coordinators can give academic credit to a student’s prior professional experience. ACS programs can last anywhere between two and six semesters.
To find out the admission criteria for an ACS program, click here.
LaSalle College courses are given in either French or in English, or in both languages. Candidates must therefore have a functional level of one or the other language.
For a DCS program, a candidate must complete a language competency test if his or mother tongue is other than English or French.
French is the official language of instruction in Québec. Studying in French opens almost all doors for the job market in Québec. Having good communication skills in English is obviously also key in developing real-life skills.
LaSalle College is affiliated with LCI Language School. Language courses are available for all students of the College.
From time to time, it happens that an insufficient number of students register for a program in a specific language. When this occurs, the College combines Anglophone and Fracophone students to make a complete class and the program is taught both in English and French.
Many people wonder how it is possible to resume studies and maintain employment at the same time. Whether a person wishes to increase their value in their current workplace or reorient their career completely, studying evenings has several advantages.
If you have the energy and motivation to undergo evening studies, many programs are available at LaSalle College. You will find yourself studying with other people who have the same drive and hunger for knowledge as you.
Students who have already completed a college level program are generally admissible for intensive programs.
All general education courses (French, Philosophy, Physical Education, English) and complementary courses are credited. Students can then focus on completing only the courses that are specific to a program. Intensive programs last a maximum of 2 years.
If you just finished secondary V and you want to pursue college level studies, a regular program is ideal for you. Regular programs are complete with both general and specific courses and last anywhere from two to three years.
The R score (Cote de rendement au collégial) is a measure used in Québec to assess a student’s academic performance at the college level. It’s a standardized score that helps compare students fairly across different programs and institutions.
R scores are primarily used for university admissions, helping universities evaluate applicants for competitive programs.
The R score is calculated based on:
- The student’s grades
- The class average
- The overall strength of the class
R scores typically range from 15 to 35, with higher scores indicating stronger academic performance. A score between 25 and 27 is generally sufficient for admission to most university programs. Highly competitive programs—such as medicine or law—often require R scores of 32 or higher.
To understand what an R score means for your child, it’s important to compare it with the admission requirements of the university programs they’re interested in. The higher the R score, the more options are available—especially for selective programs.
Methods of Instruction
We offer four flexible learning formats to suit your lifestyle and goals:
- On-Campus: In-person classes at our Montréal or Laval campuses, with access to our modern facilities (up to 40% of the course hours may be offered online).
- Blended Online: 100% online training that combines self-paced learning and weekly live virtual sessions with a tutor.
- Live Online: Real-time, fully remote classes delivered live by an instructor on a fixed schedule.
- Hybrid: A mix of on-campus and live online classes, offering both structure and flexibility.
For more details, please visit our page Methods of Instruction.
No. Availability varies by program.
Visit the page of the program you’re interested in to see which formats are offered.
Yes. All formats lead to diplomas recognized by the Québec Ministry of Higher Education (ACS or DCS).
Yes, as long as your time zone allows you to attend live sessions (when applicable), you can complete your program from anywhere in the world.
Blended online learning is flexible and designed to fit your personal and professional lifestyle. You complete your training online, at your own pace, while meeting the program’s deadlines.
You’ll have access to:
- Interactive self-paced modules you can complete anytime;
- Live virtual sessions twice a week in the evenings, where you can interact with a tutor and fellow students;
- A discussion forum to ask questions and connect with the learning community;
- Personalized support from industry-expert tutors;
- Technical and administrative support available by phone or online.
Assessments include:
- In-module self-assessments to reinforce your learning;
- Module-end evaluations to summarize key concepts;
- Practical assignments and projects that test your ability to apply the skills you've learned.
This learning format allows you to study whenever and wherever works best for you—while still benefiting from structure, guidance, and a strong sense of support.
For more information, consult our page How Does Blended E-learning Work?
Blended online learning is flexible and designed to fit your personal and professional lifestyle. You complete your training online, at your own pace, while meeting the program’s deadlines.
You’ll have access to:
- Interactive self-paced modules you can complete anytime;
- Live virtual sessions twice a week in the evenings, where you can interact with a tutor and fellow students;
- A discussion forum to ask questions and connect with the learning community;
- Personalized support from industry-expert tutors;
- Technical and administrative support available by phone or online.
Assessments include:
- In-module self-assessments to reinforce your learning;
- Module-end evaluations to summarize key concepts;
- Practical assignments and projects that test your ability to apply the skills you've learned.
This learning format allows you to study whenever and wherever works best for you—while still benefiting from structure, guidance, and a strong sense of support.
For more information, consult our page How Does Blended E-learning Work?
International Students
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As a college-level institution, we offer 2 types of diploma:
- A Diploma of College Studies (DCS);
- An Attestation of College Studies (ACS);
The College will ask you to provide the following documents:
* If necessary, you can have your diploma and transcripts translated by an accredited translator.
Students who have not completed their secondary education in Canada will also need to provide results from a standardized language test. .
You’ll notice that a proof of health and medical insurance must be provided. .
The cost of this type of insurance is covered by the college. Upon arrival, we will guide you the obtainment of your insurance card..
NOTE: We want to make our prospective students aware of the time frame for obtaining some of the required documents. It is your responsibility to act as soon as possible and make sure to have the required document on time. If a step is not completed properly, the applicant might not be able to proceed. To learn more, consult our Processing time page.
Most temporary selection applications for studies are processed within 25 business days. This period begins once the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) receives your complete application, including:
Remember, to avoid any delays, ensure your application is complete from the start.For all the details, visit the Quebec government page Applying for temporary selection for studies.
We suggest applying for a study permit as soon as you receive an acceptance letter from LaSalle College Montréal and a letter of attestation issued by Québec.
Depending on the country from which you're applying, it may take up to 3 months to obtain a study permit.
For all the details, please visit the Study permits and visas page on the EduCanada website.
To do so, feel free to contact your admissions advisor. They will need to provide you with a new letter of acceptance so that you can submit a new study permit application.
However, note that the $50 admission fee, which covers the opening of your file, is non-refundable.
Yes!
Find out more about the criteria and details on the Government of Canada website.
To be eligible for the PGWP, you must:
- Have completed a study program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and meet program requirements.
- Have maintained full-time student status in Canada throughout each term of your program.
- Have completed a program of at least 8 months leading to a diploma or certificate from a post-secondary DLI, such as LaSalle College.
- Provide proof of English or French proficiency with a level 5 according to the CLB or NCLC.
- Obtain a diploma in an eligible field of study.
To learn more about the PGWP, consult our page Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
To be eligible as a graduate, you must:
- Intend to work in Québec without having direct or indirect control over the hiring company.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have an oral French proficiency of level 7 and written proficiency of level 5 on the Québec French competency scale.
- Be legally present in Québec at the time of application.
- Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency.
- Obtain an eligible diploma (most of LaSalle College’s technical DCS programs qualify) within the 36 months preceding the application.
- Complete a full-time study program at an institution located in Québec.
- Have resided in Québec for at least half of your study program.
- Complete a study program in French (meaning 75% of the courses were conducted in French).
To learn more about the PEQ, consult our page Québec Experience Program (PEQ).
Bill 96 for English-language education in Québec
Act 14 is An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec. It is the result of Bill 96, which was passed in May 2022.
This act makes changes to the Charter of the French Language (better known as Bill 101) as well as several other acts, such as the General and Vocational Colleges Act.
Since the earliest roots of this bill, LaSalle College has worked closely with the Québec government, along with the English CEGEPs and colleges in the Montréal area, to reduce the impact of Bill 96 on our current and future students.
At the college level, any student who is eligible to study in Québec can study in an English AEC or DEC program.
However, English colleges and CEGEPs have been limited in the number of spots they can offer and must give priority to students with a certificate of eligibility to receive instruction in English (COE) as of the winter 2024 semester.
Students who begin a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) program in English, without a COE, are required to meet the following requirements to graduate:
- Pass the French Exit Exam (épreuve uniforme de français (EUF)) at the end of the college program; and
- Pass three courses specific to their program given in French, excluding language of instruction and second language courses as well as physical education courses.
Note that students who continue their college education in a program in English begun before June 30, 2023, do not have to take the EUF. However, the graduation requirements described above do apply to students who change programs after July 1, 2023.
Students who have a COE will not need to take the EUF but they will be required to take the English Exit Examination (EEE), as they do now. However, starting in the Fall of 2024, these students will be required to take and pass three French language courses or three courses from their program in French. These French courses will be in addition to the French as a Second Language courses.
French language test
Language tests will be held at LaSalle College. The purpose of this test is to determine your language level so that we can offer you the right courses and encourage your success. An e-mail inviting you to attend and confirming the date and time of the test will be sent to your personal e-mail address. This test is mandatory.
However, you can demonstrate with this test a required French language level, you will be exempted from your scheduled French classes.
Your schedule
To support you in your French learning, additional courses (approximately 6 hours per week) have been added to your schedule at no extra cost. Although these courses are not mandatory, we consider them essential for learning French and for your integration.
A student without a COE who begins an AEC program in English will be required to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of French, as defined by the regulations of the ministère de la Langue française, in order to graduate.
More precisely, they will need to prove their spoken and written French proficiency. This assessment is conducted through a standardized test (DELF, TEFAQ, TEF, or TEF Canada test). Then, you will have to send the result of your test to your educational institution. This test must demonstrate that you have reached a certain level of proficiency in:
- Written French (comprehension and production): Level 4;
- Spoken French (comprehension and production): Level 7.
These levels of French knowledge are determined by the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français.
For any further informaiton, you can consult the Modalités d'application des exigences de connaissance du français nécessaires pour la délivrance d'une attestation d'études collégiales (available in French only).
Students who hold a COE will be exempt from this requirement.
French language test
Language tests will be held in the first week of the semester. The purpose of this test is to determine your language level so that we can offer you the right courses and encourage your success.
However, you can demonstrate your French language level by taking a standardized test determined by LaSalle College. If it meets the minimal level of the ministère de l’Éducation, you will be exempted from your scheduled French classes. Proof of this test can be presented to your admission advisor before starting your program or to your student coordinator during your school path.
Your schedule
As a future AEC student, you will be offered 7.5 hours per week of French classes included in your schedule without additional charges. These classes are mandatory to ensure your success in learning French.
This document allows a student to receive instruction in English.
There are several factors that determine who is eligible to receive a certificate of eligibility to receive instruction in English (COE). Among other things, a student may obtain a certificate if he or she, or a member of his or her immediate family, received most of his or her elementary or secondary education in English in Canada.
International students are not normally eligible, but there are exceptions.
For more information, visit the ministère de l’Éducation website.
If you are eligible, the ministère de l’Éducation will provide your COE to LaSalle College and it will automatically appear in your student file.
Note that only preschool, elementary or secondary students who are eligible for English-language instruction and who do not have a certificate of eligibility for English-language instruction, for example a student who studied in French at the elementary and secondary levels, must take steps before completing Secondary V. For others, the declaration of eligibility automatically appears in the student's file.
As the largest combined French and English college in North America, LaSalle College has all the expertise and bilingual environment necessary to support your success. Our teachers have been supporting and mentoring students whose first language is not French for over 60 years.
LaSalle College has support centers practicing and improving French:
- LCI Language School
- CAF (French Assistance Centre)
- FLASH (French as a Second Language – Anglophone)
- Student Success Workshops
- The Homework Club
The College is actively working to adapt its services, measures and extracurricular activities to support its students in the required learning in French.
International students may study in an English-language AEC or DEC program.
The graduation requirements mentioned above for students who do not hold a COE apply.
For future students in an anglophone DEC program, additional French courses will be offered (about 6 hours per week). These courses will be included in their schedule at no additional cost.
Additionally, international students will benefit from immersion in French and Quebecois culture on weekday mornings (from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM) during their first summer in Montreal.*
*Students will be free on weekday afternoons and weekends. If they wish, as students of LaSalle College, they can take advantage of our Career Services to find summer jobs and internships.
For future students in an anglophone AEC program, they will be offered 7.5 hours of French courses per week, included in their schedule at no additional cost.
We are currently working on a French language immersion program: Integration Program to Quebec: Culture and French Language, to help our international students learn French more easily.
This program will be offered shortly.
As of February 19, 2025, the number of CAQs that all post-secondary institutions can issue is limited under the current government decree. Although we have reserved a certain number of CAQs to allow students who wish to continue their studies to do so, it is possible that we may not be able to issue additional CAQs in some cases if the number of extension requests exceeds expectations.
Successfully completing your program—including language tests—is therefore essential. We strongly encourage you to make full use of the resources available to you and to complete your program within the scheduled timeframe, in order to avoid any interruption to your studies due to these new restrictions, which are beyond our control.
If you wish to extend your studies beyond the initially planned period, please note that a new CAQ application may be required.
