Montreal English-language CEGEPs Prepare for Quebec’s Language Law Reform
The new language law, known as Bill 96, has prompted English junior colleges in Montreal to make adjustments for the upcoming academic year.
The law imposes restrictions on English junior college enrollment and now requires students to take additional French courses.
CEGEPs that exceed their enrollment limits risk significant financial penalties of $7,048 per additional student.
Diane Gauvin, the director general of Dawson College, indicates that they have enough faculty members to teach French courses in the current semester.
However, an accurate enrollment count won’t be available until mid-October, making it uncertain if Dawson College will surpass the government-imposed enrollment cap of approximately 8,000 full-time students.
John McMahon, the director general of Vanier College, confirms that their Montreal school is on track to comply with the enrollment cap of around 6,300 full-time students for this year.
However, he anticipates that fulfilling the French course requirements will pose a major challenge in the following year.
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