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Law 14 Impacts On English Colleges

Impacts of Law 14

Law 14 Impacts On English Colleges

Amendments were made to Quebec’s Charter of the French Language with the adoption of Law 14 in May 2022 by the National Assembly which directly impact all English-language cegeps.

English-language cegeps are officially designated as anglophone institutions but continue to be allowed to admit students of all language backgrounds, regardless of whether a student holds a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) to access English-language education in the province. This certificate is required to study in an English-language elementary school or high school in Quebec but is not required to study in an English-language cegep. However, depending on whether or not a student at the cegep level holds a CoE, there are differing program grids and language exam requirements for graduation.

Specifically, this means that:

  • Students without a Certificate of Eligibility must write the provincial French Exit Exam, known as “Épreuve uniforme de français”.
  • A fixed cap on the total number of students who can be registered in an English CEGEP.
  • Students with a Certificate of Eligibility are prioritized for admissions
  • All students in an English college will take a total of five courses in French (either language courses or program courses) within their program of study

French-language acquisition support services are in place and available to all students at Champlain-Lennoxville, regardless of language background.

Please note that the following information was originally compiled by Dawson College and made available for public use.

English Exit Exam VS Épreuve uniforme de français

All CEGEP students in the province must pass either the English Exit Exam (EEE) or the Épreuve uniforme de français (EUF) to receive their Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS). Under Law 14:

  • Students with a COE attending an English CEGEP need to pass the EEE to graduate (no change)
  • Students without a COE attending an English CEGEP need to pass EUF. The course content of our programs has been adjusted so that students who must write the EUF can develop their French skills to an appropriate level.

Fixed Cap on Enrollment

Law 14 sets limits on the total number of students English-language CEGEPs can enroll.

 

Priority Admission

For programs in which the number of applications for admission is higher than the number of spaces available, priority will be given to certificate holders as follows:

  • For round one program applications, priority admission will be offered to eligible applicants with a certificate of eligibility. The remaining places will be offered to students based on the quality of their dossier. There will still be space to admit those without a COE.
  • For subsequent rounds of admission: If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places at the college for round two or subsequent rounds of admission, priority will be given:
    • Students from the Eastern townships with a certificate of eligibility, and Indigenous applicants.
    • Students applying in programs where there is a need for sufficient enrollment.
    • Other students with a certificate of eligibility.
    • Other students, based on the quality of the dossier.

Important:

  • Priority of admission should not be interpreted as a guaranteed admission into an applicant’s round one program/CEGEP and all applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements.
  • Based on the number of applications we historically receive from certificate holders, we do not expect the current ratio of certificate holders versus non-certificate holders in our student population to alter dramatically.

 

Courses in French

All students must complete a minimum of five courses in French:

  • Students with a COE will take two French Second Language courses as well as two program-specific courses and one complementary course in French.
  • Students without a COE take three French Literature courses and two program-specific courses in French.

 

Champlain-Lennoxville already has many supports in place to practice and improve French language skills, including CLÉO (Centre de langue écrite et orale) and the CAF (Centre d’aide en français). For more information, click here.

Certificate of Eligibility

Please note that applications for a Certificate of Eligibility can no longer be accepted after high school graduation. Therefore, students who have completed their secondary education and have not been declared eligible will not be able to obtain their declaration of eligibility for English-Language education.

What Does It Mean To Hold A Certificate Of Eligibility (Coe) To English-Language Education?

In order to understand Bill 96 and its implications for CEGEPs, it is important to understand what a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to receive education in English is. Under Quebec law, only certain citizens meeting defined criteria have the right to attend publicly funded English-language schools and hold a COE. Conversely, those without a COE must attend French-language schools in Quebec, with very few exceptions. At the CEGEP level, students with and without a COE may pursue their studies in English, but their status will determine different course and graduation requirements.

Who Can Receive A Certificate Of Eligibility To Education In English In Quebec?

At the moment, the Ministry of Education defines the criteria. A detailed description is available on the Ministry’s website. More information is also available on Quebec’s EducaLoi website.

 

Important: All English CEGEPs have been granted access to the provincial government’s records to see who has eligibility, so you do not need to submit a copy of your Certificate with your application.

Please note that this information was originally compiled by Dawson College and made available for public use.

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Le Centre D’aide En Français – Caf

Le Centre d’aide en français est ouvert aux personnes étudiantes du Collège qui doivent passer l’Épreuve uniforme de français pour obtenir le Diplome d’études collégiales (DEC).

Au CAF, vous avez l’opportunité de recevoir de l’aide pour améliorer votre maîtrise de l’orthographe d’usage et grammaticale, de la syntaxe, de la ponctuation, du vocabulaire et de la rédaction de textes.

De plus, le CAF offre des services de consultation, de documentation (disponibilité d’outils sur la langue) et de préparation à l’Épreuve uniforme de français. C’est aussi un centre d’apprentissage où les personnes-ressources diagnostiquent les besoins des personnes étudiantes et leur proposent des stratégies d’apprentissage. Bref, vous recevez de l’aide à la correction et à la révision de texte.

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