About the university
Collège Lionel-Groulx is a public CEGEP in Sainte-Thérèse, in Quebec's Laurentides region north of Montreal, founded in 1967. It has more than 6,500 students and 31 pre-university and technical DEC programmes, including nursing, computer science, industrial and electrical engineering technology, logistics, music and theatre. All teaching is in French.
International students apply through SRAM, which publishes the list of programmes open to them each session. The college's pages do not publish international tuition fees, so we list no courses here; ask the college at etud.internationaux@clg.qc.ca for the current international fee before you apply.
- Founded
- 1967
- Type
- Public CEGEP (college); awards the DEC, not degrees
- Language of teaching
- French
- Students
- More than 6,500
- Programmes
- 31 pre-university and technical programmes, plus continuing education
- Intakes
- Autumn (SRAM first-round deadline 1 March) and winter (deadline 1 November)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Collège Lionel-Groulx doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Apply through SRAM (Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain). First-round deadlines are 1 March for autumn and 1 November for winter.
- Check SRAM's list of programmes open to international students for the session you want; not every programme accepts them.
- Admissibility is confirmed only after SRAM verifies the value of your Class 12 or other diploma. The college charges CAD 57 to analyse a foreign student's admission file (2026-27).
Postgraduate
- Collège Lionel-Groulx does not offer postgraduate programmes.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, as required by SRAM
- Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
- Proof of funds
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Language of teaching | French. All programmes are taught in French |
| English tests | Not used for admission; IELTS, PTE and TOEFL do not replace French |
Accommodation and living costs
The college has on-campus residences for about 276 students: traditional rooms and shared three- or four-bedroom apartments. Places are allocated by distance from your permanent address, after current residents. Bedding and kitchenware are not provided.
| Item | In CAD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| L'Escale (traditional room, mixed)2026-27 | C$388per month | ≈ ₹25,996 |
| Room in a shared apartment2026-27 | C$340–371per month | ≈ ₹22,780 – ₹24,857 |
| Le Foyer (traditional room, boys only)2026-27 | C$363–375per month | ≈ ₹24,321 – ₹25,125 |
Campus and location
Collège Lionel-Groulx has a single campus in the centre of Sainte-Thérèse, with residences, a library, a sports complex and a Fab Lab.
- On-campus residences with traditional rooms and apartments.
- Research centres and a Fab Lab.
- Nordiques sports programme.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The college quotes SRAM data showing that more than 85% of Quebec technical-programme graduates are employed in their first year. Work rights depend on IRCC rules; see our Canada guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
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FAQs
Is Collège Lionel-Groulx taught in English?
No. All programmes are taught in French, so you need strong French to study there.
How much does it cost for international students?
The college's pages do not publish international tuition. All students pay about CAD 280 per session in other fees. Contact etud.internationaux@clg.qc.ca for the international tuition.
How do I apply?
Apply through SRAM by 1 March for autumn or 1 November for winter, after checking that your programme is open to international students that session.
Sources
- Collège Lionel-Groulx: International students (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Lionel-Groulx: Admission (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Lionel-Groulx: Coûts à prévoir (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Lionel-Groulx: Fee regulation 2026-2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Lionel-Groulx: Residences (opens in a new tab)
- Collège Lionel-Groulx: About (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.clg.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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