Quebec Private Schools

Private and independent schools in Quebec are a tradition. Quebec has the highest percentage of students attending private or independent schools in Canada and perhaps even North America. About 17 per cent of the province's students are enrolled in more than 200 private and independent schools. The percentage of private school enrollment is even higher in some urban centres, like Montreal.

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Most students receiving private education in Quebec attend high schools. Institutions serving religious or cultural groups tend to dominate the landscape of private and independent schools in the province.

Quebec has a long tradition of funding private schools on a wide scale, dating back to 1968. To receive a grant, private and independent schools must be accredited in Quebec. These schools must hired certified teachers.

Private and independent schools in Quebec receive about 40 per cent of the per pupil grant given to public schools. Private schools can also receive government funds to subsidize the cost of accommodations and for student transportation. The Quebec government currently contributes more than $300 million annually to support the education of students in private and independent schools.