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Given that education in Quebec is primarily in French, many expats choose to send their child to an English-medium private school or international school in Montreal.
While a significant number of the public schools in the city offer bilingual education, French is usually taught at the first-language level, which can be challenging for older children who don't speak the language.
There is, however, a high level of competition for places at Montreal's international schools, especially in the lower grades. Expat kids may find themselves on a waiting list before they can enrol.
Private and international schools in Montreal
Beurling Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (Quebec) and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 12 to 17
Website: beurling.lbpsb.qc.ca
Centennial Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (Quebec)
Ages: 12 to 17
Website: www.centennial.qc.ca
Kells Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (Quebec)
Ages: 5 to 17
Website: www.kells.ca
Kuper Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (Quebec)
Ages: 5 to 17
Website: www.kuperacademy.ca
Lower Canada College
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (Quebec) and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.lcc.ca
St George's School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (Quebec)
Ages: 5 to 17
Website: www.stgeorges.qc.ca