• On average there are 22 students in classes at WIC but can be as many as 24 – there are fewer in the older grades/options courses.

• WIC is a secondary school that teaches levels I-V (grade 7 to 11).

• The French school does not require a certificate of eligibility. Students in this school will have all courses taught in French and will benefit from having mother tongue English instruction (as opposed to English as a second language). In addition, the social environment of the school is bilingual.
• The English school requires a certificate of eligbility. To obtain a certificate or more information, please follow this link:  www.education.gouv.qc.ca

The main difference between the two schools is that in the English school, Math, Science, Ethics and Study Methods are taught in English. The remaining courses are taught in French. They include: géographie, histoire, musique, arts plastiques, éducation physique and français. We offer two levels of French language instruction: français langue d’enseignement and français langue seconde enrichi, depending on your child’s placement. If your child does not have an English eligibility certificate, they are welcome to apply to our French school. In the French school,  all subjects are taught in French. Students in the French school also benefit from an enriched English language course rather than English as a second language.  Students from both schools seamlessly coexist in a bilingual environment.

• The number of hours of French instruction varies depending on the school. There are six (6) 54-minute period (classes) in a day.
• There are 6 periods of français (langue seconde or maternelle) in a week.
• There are 5 periods of English language arts in a week.

Our unique semester system allows us to offer both musique and arts plastiques in secondary I and II – each for two terms in the same year. There are 4 terms in each school year for the junior school. A term is composed of 9 weeks.

In addition to the country’s two official languages, all students learn Spanish in secondary II. Students have the option to continue their Spanish studies in secondary III.

WIC offers students a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and students may come to school with a laptop or tablet of their choice.  Any windows based laptops (PC) must be equipped with up-to-date and effective antivirus software.

• Our school is divided into junior and senior students. There are different uniforms for the two categories. There is a formal and “summer” uniform. All uniforms are available through Top Marks and our used uniform sale each June.
• A brand new uniform can cost approximately $400-$500 (cardigan/blazer, white-crested polo shirt, sweater, pants or skirt/skort and gym uniform). Students are responsible for buying white blouses/dress shirts and black polishable dress shoes of their choice.
• Please note that every June, there is a used uniform sale at which you may purchase some items in good condition at a fraction of the retail cost.

Do you live in Laval or Ville St. Laurent? Ask us about our transportation options.

Our families also use a variety of transportation options:

• The city bus # 208 stops in front of the school (at Tecumseh and Labrosse Street), which connects at Fairview Mall
• Many people choose to share the driving by creating carpool with neighbouring students.
• Bikes and scooters are allowed to park on campus at specified locations.

In addition to those services prescribed by the MEES, WIC’s tuition includes training materials, report cards, costs associated with all ceremonies, excursions, field trips, and all other non-educational services including but not limited to lunchtime and after school supervision, individual or group tutoring, study groups, extra-help classes, outdoor education trips, extra-curricular activities, cost of transportation to and from all activities, association fees, cost of lodging and rental of equipment if applicable as well as the meal plan.  Please refer to our Fees Section for more details.

Yes, WIC is part of the Greater Montreal Athletic Association (GMAA). We compete with all other member-schools, both public and private.

WIC students come from approximately 35 different private and public elementary schools in the West Island, St- Laurent, off-island and Laval.