Academic Resources
All resources that relate to education and learning, such as tutors, student bursaries, and educational workshops.
Resources by Administrative region:
Canada-Wide
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Actua is a Canada-wide science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach network, delivering hands-on stem programming to youth from all over the country.
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STEM online learning activities
Province-Wide
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The Community Network Bursary Program is dedicated for students in health and social services programs as part of Dialogue McGill’s retention program that aims to increase the capacity of health and social workers in Québec.
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Bursary program for health and social services students • Canadian citizens or permanent residents • The bursary is awarded in exchange for students staying in their home region and working for a year after graduating
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The Consortium is an association of nine English-language cégeps, colleges and universities in Quebec committed to driving student success through inter-institutional exchange, collaboration and engagement.
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Publications • Skills for Success
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LEARN Quebec is a non-profit organization serving the province’s English-speaking community by providing free educational resources.
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Tutoring services (grades 2-11) • Curriculum materials for educators and parents • Online educational programs: virtual summer school and a virtual campus.
Resources by Administrative Region
Montréal
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The ACDPN is a network organization that aims to enhance and provide leadership on topics of access to health and social services for members of the English-speaking Black community of Montréal.
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Black history education program • McGill Partnership Initiative: mentorship, internships, career sessions, and student community health projects • Black Youth Mental Health Initiative (18-30) • Community Health Educational Program
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DESTA is a non-profit organization that aims to support and promote excellence, empowerment, and reinforce authenticity amongst Black youth aged 18-35.
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Tutoring and educational support services • Career counseling
Business mentorships and courses • Free individual and group mental health counseling • Counselling and reintegration services for incarnated individuals -
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The EMSB is the largest English public school board in Quebec. EMSB consists of 35 elementary schools, 16 secondary, eight alternative and seven social affairs schools, as well as 10 adult and vocational centers.
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Elementary, alternative and social affairs schools • Adult education programs
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ENvironnement JEUnesse is a non-profit organization focused on environmental education and youth engagement through workshops, community projects, and sustainable development initiatives.
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Educational programs for youth interested in getting involved with environmental initiatives • Opportunities for youth to receive grants and support for environmental projects • Environmental coaching and certification programs
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The INDex is a community database that provides essential information on Indigenous programs and programs that serve Indigenous peoples in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal.
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Food • Culture • Housing and shelter • Addiction and drug use • Youth and family • Health and wellness
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LOJIQ is a non-profit organization offering international youth mobility, entrepreneurship, and career development opportunities for youth aged 18–35.
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Student mobility programs: financial support for studying abroad (especially France), research support, internship opportunities • Career development initiatives
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Native Montréal’s mission is to support the holistic health, cultural strength and success of Indigenous families, individuals and the community living in the greater Montréal area.
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Wellness • Access to rights and benefits • Land-based programming • Education • Sulture • Sports and leisure
Estrie
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Phelps Helps is a non-profit organization in Stanstead, Québec, working to reduce high school dropout rates and help community members succeed.
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Youth tutoring programs • Compass program: free one-on-one support for youth (ages 12–35) transitioning to postsecondary education or seeking employment
Centre-du-Québec
We don't currently have any Academic resources in the region of the Centre-du-Québec to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Chaudière-Appalaches
We don't currently have any Academic resources in the region of Chaudière-Appalaches to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Laval
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AGAPE is a non-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the underprivileged English-speaking and multicultural people of Laval.
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Youth literacy and anti-drop out programs • Emergency housing • Free baked goods • Social service consultations with a fully bilingual social worker
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Trouve ta ressource is a Laval-wide resource directory that helps residents find a wide range of services, including English-language options.
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Academic services • Support services • Health services • Legal services • Community services
Lanaudière
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STEP is a free website dedicated to training tutors through a 4-hour online module. The program also provides resources and ready-made lessons to support both the tutor and the tutee.
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Free 4-hour tutor training module (Moodle) • Grammar, speaking, reading, and writing lessons • Teacher’s guide and tutoring resources
Montérégie
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MEPAC is a non-profit that serves the interests of the English-Speaking community of Montègèrie East.
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Education services • Employment support services • Youth mental health programs • Assistance accessing health and social services in English
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The New Frontiers School Board is a bilingual school board in southwestern Québec.
Highlights:
Bilingual education to youth and adults of southwestern Québec
Mauricie
We don't currently have any Academic resources in the region of Mauricie to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Outaouais
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The WQSB is an English school board with 31 schools of English-language education serving eligible students across the Outaouais, Pontiac and Abitibi-Témiscamingue regions.
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Variety of schools and centres: elementary, highschool, adult and vocational centres and daycares
Capitale-Nationale
We don't currently have any Academic resources in the region of Capitale-Nationale to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
We don't currently have any Academic resources in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Laurentides
We don't currently have any Academic resources in the region of the Laurentides to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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CASA is a non-profit community organization that serves the English-speaking population of the Gaspé Coast by advocating for their interests and developing programs that address the community’s needs.
Highlights:
Youth literacy program and parenting support (Bright Beginnings - Early Childhood) • Youth employment services (RIESS program) • Assistance in accessing health and social services
Bas-Saint-Laurent
We don't currently have any Academic resources in the region of Bas-Saint-Laurent to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Nord-du-Québec
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Trilingual school board (Inuktitut, English, and French) • Based in Inuit teachings and values
Côte-Nord
We don't currently have any Academic resources in the region of Côte-Nord to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
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ECO-02 is a non-profit organization that offers information, referrals, and resources to the English-speaking community of Sacguenay-Lac-St-Jean.
Highlights:
Prep for CÉGEP program (ex. time management) • Book clubs • Trivia nights • Workshops • Accompaniment to health appointments • Assistance in accessing health services