Cégep de Lévis, formerly known as Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon, is a
CEGEP
A CEGEP ( or ; , ; also written CÉGEP and cegep) is a publicly funded college providing general, professional, academic or a mix of programs; they are exclusive to the province of Quebec's education system. A loanword from French, it ori ...
in
Lévis, Quebec, Canada.
History
In 1967, several institutions were merged and became public, when the Quebec system of CEGEPs was created.
In August 2020, the CEGEP's management unveiled its name change and new visual identity.
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 Ed ...
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, as well as the freshman year, given elsewhere in Canada. The technical programs, which take three-years to complete, applies to students who wish to pursue a skill trade. In addition Continuing education and services to business are provided.
See also
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List of colleges in Quebec
This is a list of colleges in Quebec, sorted by type.
Public colleges
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
* Cégep de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda
Bas-Saint-Laurent
* Cégep de La Pocatière, La Pocatière
* Cégep de Rimouski, Rimouski
* ...
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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 ...
References
External links
Cégep de Lévis Website''in French''
Levis
Buildings and structures in Lévis, Quebec
Education in Chaudière-Appalaches
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