Cégep Marie-Victorin is a public CEGEP in the Montréal-Nord area of Montreal, teaching mainly in French. It offers pre-university and technical DEC programmes and shorter AEC programmes, including some aimed at international students, in fields such as early childhood education, business and IT. As a public college, it's worth checking which programmes qualify for a post-graduation work permit before you apply.
Montreal, Canada
Official website: collegemv.qc.ca
Public CEGEP in Quebec
Mainly French-language teaching
Montréal-Nord, Montreal
CA$14,000 – CA$20,000
International students, DEC and 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 collegemv.qc.ca before you apply.
AEC Early Childhood Education
DiplomaDuration
18 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
TEF/TCF French or IELTS 6.0
AEC Business Management
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
TEF/TCF French or IELTS 6.0
DEC Special Care Counselling
DiplomaDuration
36 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
French B2
AEC Network Support
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
TEF/TCF French or IELTS 6.0
Public college fees rather than private-college prices.
Early childhood education, a field with steady demand in Quebec.
A good base for improving your French.
Graduates work in childcare, social services, business support and IT in Quebec.
Some public college programmes qualify for a post-graduation work permit; check your field of study.
French-speaking graduates have routes to Quebec permanent residence.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is in Montréal-Nord, a residential area in the north of the island with bus links to the metro.
Montreal is a bilingual city with lower rent than Toronto, a huge student population and a long festival season.
Letter of acceptance from Cégep Marie-Victorin
Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ)
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Deadlines vary by programme; for August starts, applications often close in the spring. Leave extra time for the Quebec CAQ.
Most programmes start in August, and several AEC programmes also start in January.
You need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and then a Canadian study permit, supported by the letter of acceptance from Cégep Marie-Victorin. Apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Early childhood education, business management, special care counselling and network support are popular. Most teaching is in French, so you'll usually need French at B2 or a TEF/TCF result.
Quebec offers some exemption scholarships for international students in certain fields. Ask the college's international office which programmes qualify.
