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The Cégep André-Laurendeau is a
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French-language college in the LaSalle borough of
Montreal, Quebec Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pe ...
, Canada. It primarily serves the southwestern areas of the city of Montreal It is recognized for its high-quality programs. It is the only public college on the island of Montreal to offer the International Baccalaureate. The college offers 13 pre-university programs, 13 technical programs and over 15 continuing education programs. The college also has 2 research centres, it is the 4th most research-intensive college in the province of Quebec.


History

The college traces its origins to the merger of several institutions which became public ones in 1967, when the Quebec system of CÉGEPs was created. Cégep André-Laurendeau was named after
André Laurendeau Joseph-Edmond-André Laurendeau (March 21, 1912 – June 1, 1968) was a journalist, politician, co-chair of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, and playwright in Quebec, Canada. He is usually referred to as André Lauren ...
, a novelist, playwright, essay writer, journalist and politician in Quebec, Canada.


Programs

The Province of Quebec awards a
Diploma of Collegial Studies A College Diploma in Quebec for pre-university studies and technical studies (officially titled: Diploma of College Studies, often abbreviated DCS, French: ''Diplôme d'études collégiales'' or ''DEC'') is a degree issued by the Ministry of Educ ...
for two types of programs: two years of pre-university studies or three years of vocational (technical) studies. The pre-university programs, which take two years to complete, cover the subject matters which roughly correspond to the additional year of high school given elsewhere in Canada in preparation for a chosen field in university. The technical programs, which take three-years to complete, apply to students who wish to pursue a skill trade.


See also

* CIT Roussillon Bus No. 200 (week day bus service to the south shore) *
Higher education in Quebec Higher education in Quebec differs from the education system of other provinces in Canada. Instead of entering university or college directly from high school, students in Quebec leave secondary school after Grade 11 (or Secondary V), and enter ...
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List of colleges in Quebec This is a list of colleges in Quebec, sorted by type. Public colleges * Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda * Collège Ahuntsic, Ahuntsic, Montreal * Collège d'Alma, Alma *Cégep André-Laurendeau, LaSalle, Montreal * Cégep d ...


References


External links

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Official site
Andre-Laurendeau Universities and colleges in Montreal Colleges in Quebec LaSalle, Quebec Educational institutions established in 1973 1973 establishments in Quebec {{Montreal-stub