Collège François-de-Laval

The school’s educational approach is rooted in the legacy of Monseigneur François de Laval, emphasizing values such as respect, engagement, pride, excellence, openness, and rigor. It focuses on the individual needs of the student, aiming to provide a supportive environment that fosters both academic success and personal development.

The school offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes the innovative 'Parcours FLEX' for students with high intellectual potential, athletes, and musicians. The language program is particularly robust, providing 200 hours of English instruction beyond ministerial requirements, with levels ranging from accelerated to native speaker, alongside options in Spanish and Mandarin. Additionally, the school provides specialized pathways in science, robotics, entrepreneurship, and digital arts.

The school aims to develop competent, motivated, and responsible citizens who are prepared for their future professional paths. Graduates benefit from a rigorous academic foundation, with a strong emphasis on bilingualism and the mastery of both French and English, as well as the development of values such as excellence, rigor, and commitment.

The school provides a comprehensive support system through its Centre d’aide à la réussite (CAR). This center offers career guidance, support from dedicated remedial teachers (orthopédagogues), and specialized tools developed by a special education technician to address individual student challenges.

The school manages admissions through a dedicated office, with staff available to provide information on enrollment, tuition fees, payment methods, and school bus schedules. Prospective families can contact the school via phone, email, or in person to learn about the application process, including entrance exams and open house events.

The school hosts various events throughout the year, including open houses, student exchanges, and cultural trips. Specific academic and extracurricular activities, such as sports tournaments and robotics competitions, are scheduled periodically to enrich the student experience.

Located in the Vieux-Québec, the campus features modern equipment, including ultramodern science and robotics laboratories. The school also houses a library, a multimedia production center, and various sports facilities, such as gymnasiums used for interscholastic tournaments.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams (such as football, swimming, and parahockey), robotics clubs, and student committees. Students can also participate in cultural outings, student exchanges with other provinces or countries, and specialized programs like video production and music, which features dedicated, soundproofed practice spaces.