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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
College Bourget

Grades Preschool TO Gr. 12 — Rigaud, QC (MAP)
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College Bourget:
THE OUR KIDS REPORT
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  • Grades
    Preschool — Gr. 12
  • Gender
    Coed
  • Class Size
    Varies
  • Tuition
    $5,075 to 34,860/year
  • Language of instruction
    French, English
  • Associations
    FEEP
  • Enrolment
    1900 day students, 110 boarding students
  • Curriculum
    Traditional
  • EBROCHURE
    N/A

School address

  • 65 Rue Saint-Pierre, Rigaud, Quebec, J0P 1P0 (MAP)
  • Busing available (View details)

School Busing:

College Bourget offers bus transferring. Service options offered are regular rider.

The regions College Bourget offers busing from are:

  • Vaudreuil-Dorion
  • Pointe-Claire
  • Kirkland
  • Rigaud
  • Saint-Lazare

Our Perspective

How we see College Bourget

Some schools really do have it all, and College Bourget is one of them. Located near major urban centres, it also has the benefit of a bit of distance from them, allowing opportunities for a robust program of outdoor education and much else. The facilities, true to the school's long history, are stunning. The physical education spaces—from ice rinks to playing fields, to fitness and recreation spaces—are as good as it gets. There is a sense that you are in an institution with a long life and indeed, it's approaching two centuries since its founding. That said, classrooms and common spaces are modern and well-appointed. It’s the largest French-language boarding school and, language aside, one of the larger schools in the country. Day students outnumber the boarders, though for all, when on campus, there is a feeling of participating within a complete community, one in which all needs are met on campus. The school was begun by the Clerics of Saint Viator, and takes its name from the bishop of Montreal who served in the 19th century. While the foundation in humanist values remains, as does the religious tradition, the student population is notably diverse, both culturally and in terms of religious observance. It’s simply one of the best schools of its type in the country.

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How College Bourget sees itself

The school administration answered our questions

Who are you, as a school?

"Founded in 1850 and situated on a magnificent site at the base of Mont Rigaud, the College is located between Montreal and Ottawa. This exceptional environment offers a safe haven encouraging an active lifestyle where sports and the arts are at the heart of our activities. At Collège Bourget, students can choose to study in French or English. We offer the French program from kindergarten to grade 11 and the English program from grades 9 to 12."

  • The Largest French boarding school in Canada
  • Extensive extracurricular program - sports, arts, science
  • Long tradition of excellence
  • Safe campus located in a quaint village 45 minutes from Montreal
  • After-school program with supervised homework
  • Warm, family-like atmosphere
  • Academic enrichment
  • Quebec secondary school diploma in Grade 11 and Secondary 5
  • Ontario secondary school diploma in Grade 12

What do you do differently and uniquely well?

"All students have access to an integrated study period or a passion program during the school day."

To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

"The enriched academic program for all students, the extracurricular activities and elite level sports programs."

What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

"The beautiful campus located on Mont Rigaud"

What might families find surprising about your school?

"We offer both a French and English high school curriculum."

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Insider Perspectives

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Alum, Jean-Philippe Bolduc (2021)

Watch our alum interview with Jean-Philippe Bolduc to learn about the unique experience of attending College Bourget.

School leadership

Top-down influence on the school’s direction and tone

Message from school leadership

Philippe Bertrand , Executive Director

Collège Bourget stands out by its true desire to provide a comprehensive education to every child welcomed under its roof.

Building on a history rich in success stories, the College asserts its convictions with values that give meaning to life, such as respect, solidarity, surpassing one’s self and care. It is how, every day, we renew our commitment to do everything we can to develop the children to their full potential and according to every aspect of their personality.

Joining Bourget is entering a big family, where capability and joie de vivre go hand in hand. Come see us and you will be convinced of the power of our academic community.

Have a pleasant visit on our website and subscribe to our Facebook page!

We hope to welcome you into the Bourget family.

 

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