College Prep International

College Prep International is a small, co-educational private school located in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) area of Montreal. Since its inception in 1944, the school has specialized in preparing students for university entrance through a highly structured and traditional academic program. It is particularly popular with international families and temporary residents because it offers instruction primarily in English and provides a path to English-language higher education.

The school’s curriculum is centered on core academic disciplines: Mathematics, Science, and Languages. It prides itself on maintaining very small class sizes, often with fewer than 15 students, which allows for significant individual attention and a customized pace of learning. The school serves students from Grade 5 through Grade 11, focusing intensely on the skills needed to excel in Quebec’s CEGEP system and international universities.

Notable for its multicultural atmosphere, College Prep International celebrates a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and international perspectives. While the facilities are more modest than some of the larger independent schools, the focus is squarely on academic output and student success. The school also offers summer programs and intensive language courses to help international students transition into the Quebec educational system.