Did you know that in Québec City, we speak French?
To study, make friends or even find a job during your studies in Québec City, it is important to have a good command of the French language (intermediate or advanced level).
As it is never too late to start learning a language or to improve your skills, here are some interesting opportunities for online French courses, offered by our partners at reduced prices!
Improving your French skills will be an asset for you! And don’t forget that once you arrive, being fully immersed in a French environment will allow you to progress exponentially!
Québec First’s website provides all the resources you need to succeed in your project to study in Québec City. We put candidates in contact with Quebec educational establishments. Here is what you need to know:
Don’t worry! When you arrive here, our team will still be there to support you. You’ll be able to sign up for all sorts of free networking, job search and other activities. Let’s keep in touch!
The educational establishments of the Québec City region extend a warm welcome to all those who wish to come here to complete a training program, whether it be for:
Studying abroad is not just at university level! If you want to do technical or vocational training, you can do it here too!
There are many fields of study to choose from!
During your studies, you will have the opportunity to observe, interact and intervene with children of different ages in order to contribute to their physical, motor, emotional, intellectual and social development. You will also be able to plan and lead educational activities and work closely with parents, the team and the network.
At the end of your CEGEP training, you could accumulate over 460 hours of experience.
To learn more about this profession, including salary, career prospects, training, required skills, and much more, visit: Labor Market Information - Explore the Job Market - Guichet-Emplois
** The masculine gender is used in this text only to simplify the form and facilitate reading. Job offers are open to both men and women.**
Please note that this information may vary depending on your level of education, background, knowledge and the company you work for.
Vocational training allows you to learn a job in a concrete way. In a stimulating environment, you can acquire the “know-how”, the interpersonal skills, the knowledge and the skills necessary to practice a specialized job. Vocational training offers rapid access to the job market and will allow you to develop in a field that you are passionate about, in addition to ensuring your employability and becoming an important player in society.
The 26 vocational training centers in the Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions offer more than 142 programs in over 21 fields of study.
Some examples of jobs that require vocational training:
To learn more about this profession—including salary, career prospects, training, required skills, and much more—visit: Labor Market Information - Explore the Market - Guichet-Emplois
** The masculine gender is used in this text only to simplify the form and facilitate reading. Job offers are open to both men and women.**
This information may vary depending on your education, background, knowledge and the company you work for.
To learn more about professional training in Quebec, visit: La formation professionnelle au Québec : votre porte d’entrée sur le marché du travail?
Given Quebec’s current demographic situation, labor shortages are being felt in several sectors. Within the network, nearly 80,000 employees will retire by 2030.
The health and social services sector lets you choose based on your interests: over a hundred career opportunities are available to you! Many careers have an employment rate of over 90%! For more information, click here!
Some examples of jobs in health and social services :
To learn more about this profession, including salary, career prospects, training, required skills, and much more, visit: Labor Market Information - Explore the Market - Guichet-Emplois
** The masculine form is used in this text solely to simplify the wording and make it easier to read. Job openings are open to both men and women.**
Please note that this information may vary depending on your level of education, your background, your knowledge, and whether you work for a private or public sector employer.
To learn more about TI studies in Quebec, visit: Découvre les études en technologies de l’information au Québec .
In the current demographic context in Quebec, a labour shortage is being felt in several sectors of activity. Nearly 40,000 employees left for retirement in 2022.
The health and social services sector allows you to choose according to your interests: more than a hundred career opportunities are available to you! Many careers have a placement rate of over 90%! For more information, click here!
** The masculine generic is used in this text only to simplify the form and facilitate reading. Job offers are open to both men and women**.
Please note that this information may vary depending on your level of education, your background, your knowledge and the private or public company you work for.
To learn more about health and social services studies visit: Découvre les études en santé et services sociaux au Québec.
Engineering is at the forefront of innovation and plays a crucial role in the development of society and the future. Whether you want to develop eco-friendly technologies, work on designing objects for space or robotic arms, or work in the forestry or mechanical engineering sectors, there’s a branch of engineering that’s right for you.
The engineering field has an extremely high employment rate! This means you’ll be able to build a career in a field where you’re guaranteed to find a job and earn a good salary.
To give you a brief overview of the field in Quebec, here are some figures that might interest you:
Breakdown by practice area:
To learn more about this profession, including salary, career prospects, training, required skills, and much more, visit: Labor Market Information - Explore the Market - Job Portal
** The masculine gender is used in this text only to simplify the form and facilitate reading. Job offers are open to both men and women.
**Please note that this information may vary depending on your level of education, your background, your knowledge and the company you work for.
To get started, create a profile on our Mon Compte Québec en Tête platform, making sure to clearly explain your motivation and reasons for coming to study in Québec City.
Next, apply to one or more academic programs offered by educational institutions based on the fields and programs that interest you.
If your application is accepted, you’ll be contacted directly by representatives from the institution!
First, find out what study level is best suited to your project.
To start on the right foot, make sure you understand the Quebec school system.
You may also need information on diploma equivalences between different countries and the Quebec government.
In Quebec, years of study (grades) are counted from the first year of elementary school (when children are about 6–7 years old).
So, don’t be surprised if they ask you for 12 years of study to enroll in technical studies, for example.
In Quebec, international students have the right to work:
The information in this section is subject to change at any time. For more information, please see “Working Off-Campus as an International Student.”
There are also many opportunities for paid internships and work-study programs.
Please note: To work in Canada, you must obtain a Canadian Social Insurance Number. This must also be indicated on your study permit.
After graduating from a designated learning institution (DLI) and if your program is eligible, you may be able to obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to work temporarily in Canada. Graduating from a DLI does not automatically make you eligible for a PGWP. Check the list of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) to find out which institutions offer eligible programs. On November 1, 2024, the eligibility criteria for the PGWP were updated.
We are aware that coming to study in Quebec is an important decision that comes with its share of stress. Our team is here to support you and help make your experience unforgettable! We can help you with:
Quebecers are known for being welcoming and open to diversity. Many people from all over the world come to study here every year. The region also provides a safe environment for everyone. During your classes, sports activities or outings with friends, you will be able to meet people from different backgrounds. This in itself is such an enriching experience! But if that’s not enough to convince you, here are some more arguments:
So, what are you waiting for? Start your process now by creating your profile on Mon compte Québec en tête!
