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Collectif régional de développement du Bas-Saint-Laurent
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Here are the best 8 reasons
to study in the
Bas-Saint-Laurent region
(but there are plenty more!)

Reason 1

Elementary and high schools that are in touch with the needs of students

Reason 2

A range of professional education programs connected to the realities of business

Reason 3

College programs with promising career opportunities

Reason 4

One of Canada’s high-ranked universities, renowned for the quality and impact of its academic work

Reason 5

A music conservatory serving all Eastern Quebec and welcoming students from elementary school to the graduate level

Reason 6

A personalized teaching approach (you know, those teachers who don’t just know their students’ names but also their personality and potential)

Reason 7

Campus cities that promote a sense of community for students

Reason 8

An environment that makes you feel like you're on a year-round vacation (ok, maybe not when you’re cramming for your finals but you get the idea!)

Find out more

Visit the web site Étudier dans l'Est-du-Québec (in French only) to learn all about higher education in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.

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Study in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

Study in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

Study in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region

Reason 1

Elementary and high schools that are in touch with the needs of students

Most elementary and high schools have a specific project or an enriched program, which gives a unique and special touch to each school. Whether it be through the arts, sports, science or language, your children will thrive in a stimulating environment!

Elementary and high school education - from kindergarten (4 years of age) to Sec 5

  • Centre de services scolaire des Monts-et-Marées
  • Centre de services scolaire des Phares
  • Centre de services scolaire du Fleuve-et-des-Lacs
  • Centre de services scolaire de Kamouraska-Rivière-du-Loup
  • Commission scolaire Eastern Shores
  • Collège Notre-Dame-de-Rivière-du-Loup (Private High School)
  • Collège de Sainte-Anne-de-La-Pocatière (Private High School)

 

Reason 2

A range of professional education programs connected to the realities of business

To each their own job? Choose yours!

About a hundred professional and technical training programs are offered in the region, in high-demand sectors. These courses allow graduates to quickly enter the job market. Take a look, it might be for you!

  • Centre de formation professionnelle Matanie - Vallée & Foresterie
  • Centres de formation professionnelle Rimouski - Mont-Joli
  • Centre de services scolaire du Fleuve-et-des-Lacs
  • Centre de formation professionnelle Pavillon-de-l’Avenir
Reason 3

College programs with promising career opportunities

3D animation, police training, recreational intervention, animal health, naval architecture... With such a wide range of programs, we're sure you'll find THE program that will help you prepare for your professional future based on your aptitudes and your dreams. Bonus: very interesting job placement rates!

  • Cégep de Matane
  • Centre matapédien d’études collégiales
  • Cégep de Rimouski
  • Institut maritime du Québec - École nationale
  • Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
  • École des métiers du cinéma et de la vidéo
  • Centre d'études collégiales du Témiscouata
  • Cégep de La Pocatière
  • Institut de technologie agroalimentaire (ITA)
Reason 4

One of Canada’s high-ranked universities, renowned for the quality and impact of its academic work

Its slogan says it all:
UQAR, a small-sized university of great stature!

Through its research in marine sciences, regional development and northern communities, UQAR is forging connections around the world. A faculty close to its students and an effervescent extracurricular life. A variety of programs, including medical education offered in partnership with Université Laval and the CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent.

Here is an overview of what awaits you at the Université du Québec à Rimouski.

Reason 5

A music conservatory serving all Eastern Quebec and welcoming students from elementary school to the graduate level

Member of a network of seven similar establishments in Quebec, the Conservatoire de musique de Rimouski is an important link in a rich musical ecosystem in the Bas-Saint-Laurent. The region has 5 music schools, a regional festival-competition, a symphony orchestra, wind ensembles, jazz and chamber music festivals, a music camp and many other initiatives.

Want to create
your own
lifestyle?

yes, please!

Collectif régional de développement du Bas-Saint-Laurent
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