Youth Studies (Grades 7-11)
Live high school in English, learn French, and return home with epic stories.
Our commitment is to offer a safe, stimulating experience, fully geared toward Canada’s future job market.
Admission every August or January. LOA: $250 CAD. Annual tuition: $12,400 CAD (insurance included). Basic English requirements apply.
Student Acceptance and Placement
The truth is, the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) only opens its doors to international high school students. Your placement is decided based on available spots and the program that best matches your profile. You may suggest a specific school, and while we will take your preference into account, the final decision—for your academic success—rests solely with the EMSB.
Note: The principal may adjust your grade or change your program if your English level is not sufficient for you to thrive.
Requirements by Level
Level
QC Grade
Minimum English
Secondary I-III
7-9
Basic: understand, write, and speak simple sentences.
Secondary IV
10
Intermediate: hold a fluent conversation and write practical texts.
Secondary V
11
Important: To graduate you need 54 credits between Sec. IV and V. If you arrive in the last year, you will likely not earn enough credits. Intermediate English is required.
To obtain the Québec Secondary School Diploma, you must pass—with at least 60%—all required Secondary IV and V courses.
Enrollment Period
• January 8 to May 10 for the next school year.
• Two study options:
1. Full year · Late August – June 23
2. First semester · August – January 31
Note: No mid-second semester entries (Feb 1 – Jun 23).
Application Fee. Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
• $250 CAD (non-refundable).
• Payment methods: bank draft, certified cheque, Visa/MasterCard, or transfer.
Tuition Payment
• Deadline: May 31.
• No cash accepted.
• Refunds are issued only to the original payer.
• Fees subject to change without notice.
What’s included in tuition?
• Enrollment and administrative management.
• Emergency medical insurance + mental health support.
• Placement test (Vital English).
• Orientation day.
• 3–4 excursions during the year.
Option
Tuition
Insurance
Total
Full year (10 months)
$12,400 CAD
$600 CAD
$13,000 CAD
First semester only
$6,200 CAD
$300 CAD
$6,500 CAD
Extras:Special activities and programs, range from $100 to $500 CAD, payable directly at school in August.
Required Documents to Start
1. Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
2. Signed International Student Agreement (you and your guardian).
3. Full tuition payment (May 31).
4. Notarized copy of Custodianship Document issued by Immigration Canada.
5. Birth certificate with parents’ names + certified translation (English or French).
6. Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ).
7. Canadian Study Permit.
8. Certificate of Eligibility to study in English (processed upon arrival).
9. Inter-Board Agreement if you live outside the EMSB territory.
Certificate of Eligibility to Study in English
Issued in Montreal by the MEES. Once approved, you or your guardian will receive an email confirming you can begin classes. You must present the original at school for filing. The guardian declares under oath that neither you nor your family have applied for refugee status or a CSQ.
Arrival in Montreal
• Deadline: August 20 for Secondary I-V.
• Our agency will schedule your EMSB appointment (at least 10 days before start).
• Mandatory orientation: Late August.
• Parents/guardians must attend a meeting during this session.
Accommodation · Homestay
Because studying is more than sitting at a desk, EMSB recommends Canada Homestay, which has welcomed over 40,000 students into safe, caring homes.
Rules:
• Students must live under the direct supervision of their legal guardian.
• Must reside in the same home/apartment as the guardian for the entire enrollment period.
• Dormitory living is not allowed.
• An adult must actively ensure the student’s well-being, education, and safety.
• Students cannot live apart from their guardian, even if turning 18 during the school year.
• EMSB may verify housing conditions at any time.
• Changes in guardian/custodian must be reported immediately.
• Non-compliance may lead to being reported to authorities and losing the study contract.
Homestay Requirements:
• Private bedroom for the student in the same residence as the guardian.
• No shared dormitories allowed.
• Home must meet all safety standards (fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, etc.).
• Police background check for all household members over 18.
• Adequate furnishings (bed, desk, lamp, chair, bedding, dresser).
• Monitor student’s well-being and adaptation.
• Provide proof to EMSB (photos, police checks, etc.).
List of EMSB High Schools
West Sector:
James Lyng High School
5440 Notre-Dame St. West, Montreal, H4C 1T9
Lauren Hill Academy - Senior Campus
2505 Côte-Vertu Rd., Saint-Laurent, H4R 1P3
Lauren Hill Academy - Junior Campus
2355 Decelles St., Saint-Laurent, H4M 1C2
Marymount Academy International
5100 Côte-Saint-Luc Rd., Montreal, H3W 2G9
Royal Vale High School
5851 Somerled Ave., Montreal, H3X 2A5
Royal West Academy
189 Easton Ave., Montreal West, H4X 1L4
Westmount High School
4350 Sainte-Catherine St. West, Westmount, H3Z 1R1
East Sector:
F.A.C.E. High School
53449 University St., Montreal, H3A 2A8
John F. Kennedy High School
3030 Villeray St., Montreal, H2A 1E7
Laurier Macdonald High School
7355 Viau St., Saint-Léonard, H1S 3C2
Lester B. Pearson High School
11575 P.M. Favier St., Montreal North, H1G 6E5
Rosemount High School
3737 Beaubien St. East, Rosemont–Petite-Patrie, H1X 1H2
Vincent Massey Collegiate
5925 27th Ave., Rosemont–Petite-Patrie, H1T 3J5
