CDI College is a private career college with campuses in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta; this listing covers its Montreal-area programmes. It offers short, job-focused diplomas in business, IT, healthcare administration and technical support. In Quebec, programmes at unsubsidised private colleges are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit, which matters if you plan to work in Canada afterwards.
Montreal, Canada
Official website: cdicollege.ca
Private career college
Campuses across Quebec, Ontario, BC and Alberta
1968
CA$13,000 – CA$20,000
International students, AEC programmes
CA$13,000 – CA$17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on cdicollege.ca before you apply.
AEC Network Administration
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
AEC Business Administration
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
AEC Medical Office Specialist
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
AEC Computer Support Specialist
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 70
Short programmes that start several times a year.
Hands-on labs for IT and office skills.
A large network of campuses across Canada.
Graduates move into IT support, office and healthcare administration jobs.
Quebec private college programmes are generally not eligible for a post-graduation work permit.
French skills improve job chances in Montreal considerably.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
CDI's Montreal campuses are city teaching buildings with labs and classrooms, close to metro stations.
Montreal is bilingual, lively and cheaper to rent in than Toronto or Vancouver. Winters are cold; festivals fill the summer.
Letter of acceptance from CDI College
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
CDI enrols on a rolling basis. Start six to eight months ahead so you have time for the CAQ and the study permit.
Programmes start in January, May and September.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from CDI College. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Network administration, business administration, medical office and computer support are common choices. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 5.5 or French at an equivalent level.
CDI occasionally offers tuition discounts. Ask the admissions office what applies to your programme.
