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John Abbott College

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada · Public · Est. 1971

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1971

Type

Public

Location

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

John Abbott College is a public English-language CEGEP founded in 1971, on a lakeside campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue at the western tip of the island of Montreal. It teaches two-year pre-university DECs that lead to Quebec universities and three-year career programmes, and it awards diplomas rather than degrees.

Its international page covers pre-university programmes only: Arts, Literature and Communication, Liberal Arts, Science, Social Science and Visual Arts. International tuition is CAD 6,796 per semester. Teaching is in English, but every student takes five French courses, and English CEGEPs in Quebec now have an enrolment cap. Indian students should see John Abbott mainly as a route into a Quebec university, not as a degree in itself.

Founded
1971
Type
Public English-language CEGEP; awards the DEC (Quebec college diploma), not degrees
Students
Over 6,500 day students and more than 2,000 Continuing Education students
Campus
One lakeside campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, on Montreal's West Island
Open to international students
Pre-university DEC programmes
Intakes
Autumn and winter

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    • Undergraduate

      Science (pre-university DEC)

      Fee / year
      C$13,592
      Duration
      2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DEC
      Intakes
      Autumn (apply by 14 March); Winter (apply by 31 May)
      English
      Taught in English. John Abbott's pages do not publish an English test score for international applicants; ask the college or SRAM. Five French courses are part of every DEC
      Course detailsApply with us
    • Undergraduate

      Social Science (pre-university DEC)

      Fee / year
      C$13,592
      Duration
      2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DEC
      Intakes
      Autumn (apply by 14 March); Winter (apply by 31 May)
      English
      Taught in English. John Abbott's pages do not publish an English test score for international applicants; ask the college or SRAM. Five French courses are part of every DEC
      Course detailsApply with us
    • Undergraduate

      Arts, Literature & Communication (pre-university DEC)

      Fee / year
      C$13,592
      Duration
      2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DEC
      Intakes
      Autumn (apply by 14 March); Winter (apply by 31 May)
      English
      Taught in English. John Abbott's pages do not publish an English test score for international applicants; ask the college or SRAM. Five French courses are part of every DEC
      Course detailsApply with us
    • Undergraduate

      Liberal Arts: History, Culture and Literature (pre-university DEC)

      Fee / year
      C$13,592
      Duration
      2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DEC
      Intakes
      Autumn (apply by 14 March); Winter (apply by 31 May)
      English
      Taught in English. John Abbott's pages do not publish an English test score for international applicants; ask the college or SRAM. Five French courses are part of every DEC
      Course detailsApply with us
    • Undergraduate

      Visual Arts (pre-university DEC)

      Fee / year
      C$13,592
      Duration
      2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DEC
      Intakes
      Autumn (apply by 14 March); Winter (apply by 31 May)
      English
      Taught in English. John Abbott's pages do not publish an English test score for international applicants; ask the college or SRAM. Five French courses are part of every DEC
      Course detailsApply with us
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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Science (pre-university DEC)2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DECC$13,592≈ ₹9.1 lakh
    Social Science (pre-university DEC)2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DECC$13,592≈ ₹9.1 lakh
    Arts, Literature & Communication (pre-university DEC)2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DECC$13,592≈ ₹9.1 lakh
    Liberal Arts: History, Culture and Literature (pre-university DEC)2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DECC$13,592≈ ₹9.1 lakh
    Visual Arts (pre-university DEC)2 years (4 semesters), pre-university DECC$13,592≈ ₹9.1 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • Apply through SRAM, the Montreal regional admission service. SRAM says international students are eligible for pre-university programmes after 11 years of schooling; Indian Class 10 plus Class 12 covers this, subject to SRAM's assessment.
      • Some programmes need Quebec Secondary V prerequisites, such as maths, chemistry or physics, completed within the last five years; check the college's prerequisite table.
      • After admission you need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and a study permit, and you must buy the college's group health insurance.

      Postgraduate

      • John Abbott is a CEGEP and offers no postgraduate programmes.

      Documents

      • Valid passport
      • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (as SRAM requests)
      • Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
      • Proof of funds for tuition and living costs

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      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      Language of teachingEnglish
      English test for admissionNot published on the college pages we checked; confirm with John Abbott or SRAM before applying
      FrenchFive French courses are part of every programme; students without a Quebec English-eligibility certificate must pass the French exit exam (Épreuve uniforme de français)

      Accommodation and living costs

      John Abbott has an on-campus residence, Stewart Apartments, with 191 places in furnished two-bedroom apartments. Rent includes heating, electricity, internet and taxes, but Quebec residents get priority, so international students may need to rent privately or use homestay. Applications for autumn run 1 March to 1 May.

      Accommodation and living costs
      ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
      Stewart Apartments, regular two-bedroom (per person)2026-2027C$575per month≈ ₹38,525
      Stewart Apartments, large or deluxe two-bedroom, or single room (per person)2026-2027C$600–633per month≈ ₹40,200 – ₹42,411
      Housing estimate for international students (college figure)The college does not state the period this coversC$2,000–4,000as published≈ ₹1.3 lakh – ₹2.7 lakh

      Campus and location

      John Abbott has one campus beside Lac Saint-Louis in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, on Montreal's West Island, with an on-site residence.

      • Two-year pre-university DECs leading to Quebec universities; CEGEP-university agreements for some programmes.
      • International Programs Office with integration support for international day students.
      • English Academic Immersion and summer language programmes for international students.
      • Pay fees in your own currency through Convera GlobalPay.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      Pre-university DECs prepare students for a Quebec university rather than for work. For work rights while studying, see our Canada guide.

      Graduate outcomes
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      FAQs

      What does John Abbott cost for international students?

      Tuition is CAD 6,796 per semester, about CAD 13,600 a year, plus small college fees and health insurance of about CAD 70 a month. The page does not say which year this rate is for, so confirm it.

      Can I join a career programme at John Abbott?

      The college's international page covers pre-university programmes only. Ask the International Programs Office if you are interested in a career programme.

      Do I need French?

      Teaching is in English, but every DEC includes five French courses, and some students must pass the French exit exam to graduate.

      Sources

      1. John Abbott: Pre-University Programs for International Students (opens in a new tab)
      2. John Abbott: International Programs Office (opens in a new tab)
      3. John Abbott: Pre-University Programs (opens in a new tab)
      4. John Abbott: Admissions Requirements (opens in a new tab)
      5. John Abbott: Eligibility and Law 14 (opens in a new tab)
      6. John Abbott: Housing Services (opens in a new tab)
      7. SRAM: International students (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.johnabbott.qc.ca (opens in a new tab)

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