Study Options

DEC: To be admitted to a DEC program, you must obtain a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or its recognized equivalent.

AEC: To be admitted to an AEC program, you must be deemed by the College to have sufficient prior training and satisfy one of the following conditions:

• To have interrupted studies for at least 2 consecutive semesters, or one year
• To hold an agreement between an employer and the College
• To have completed at least one year in post-secondary studies

You are also admissible to an AEC program if you have a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP), and so long as one of the following conditions are satisfied:

• The program allows you to receive a technical training that is not available in a DEC program
• The program is a part of a training agreement between the ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur and another ministry or organization of the Québec government

To be admitted into an AEC program, you will need, if applicable, to satisfy the particular pre-requisites of a chosen program or course, meaning having completed specific secondary level courses and/or any other pre-requisites. Should you be missing any pre-requisites, you may be able to take some remedial courses.

Finally you need to satisfy the particular conditions established by the College. If you do not have the pre-requisites, your file may still be assessed and considered. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.

DEP: To be admitted to a DEP program, you must satisfy one of the following conditions:

• To hold a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as a Diploma of College Studies (SEC) or a Bachelor's degree
• To be 16 years old or more on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
• To be 18 years old or more upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test or recognition of equivalent learning
• To have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister

*Please note that some programs have specific admission requirements. You will find the information related to the program you are interested in on its web page in the “Admission Criteria” section. You can consult the complete list of programs.

LaSalle College courses are given in either French or in English, or in both languages. Candidates must therefore have a functional level of one or the other language.

For a DEC program, a candidate must complete a language competency test if his or mother tongue is other than Enlish or French.

French is the official language of instruction in Québec. Studying in French opens almost all doors for the job market in Québec. Having good communication skills in English is obviously also key in developing real-life skills.

LaSalle College is affiliated with Languages Across Borders (LAB). Language courses are available for all students of the College. Visit the LAB website for more details.

From time to time, it happens that an insufficient number of students register for a program in a specific language. When this occurs, the College combines Anglophone and Fracophone students to make a complete class and the program is taught both in English and French.

Many people wonder how it is possible to resume studies and maintain employment at the same time. Whether a person wishes to increase their value in their current workplace or reorient their career completely, studying evenings has several advantages.

If you have the energy and motivation to undergo evening studies, many programs are available at LaSalle College. You will find yourself studying with other people who have the same drive and hunger for knowledge as you.

Students who have already completed a college level program are generally admissible for intensive programs.

All general education courses (French, Philosophy, Physical Education, English) and complementary courses are credited. Students can then focus on completing only the courses that are specific to a program. Intensive programs last a maximum of 2 years.

If you just finished secondary V and you want to pursue college level studies, a regular program is ideal for you. Regular programs are complete with both general and specific courses and last anywhere from two to three years.