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Go to child profileWIC is two schools under the same roof: a French school and an English School. Both schools deliver an enriched curriculum with mother-tongue language courses and seamlessly coexist to offer the ultimate bilingual experience for students of all backgrounds. For over 46 years, we have been defining the educational experience through innovative teaching methods delivered in a technology-infused environment.
What learning looks like now: Kindly refer to our website for information regarding our safe return to campus plan: https://wicmtl.ca/parents-page/safe-return-to-campus/
Curriculum delivery for 2020/21:
Grades | Living Arrangement | Delivery Model | Frequency |
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Day | Gr. 7 - Gr. 9 | In-person | Full-time |
Day | Gr. 10 - Gr. 11 | Hybrid/blended | Full-time |
Additional notes: Due to Covid, we are not offering busing services this year.
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Academic |
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Evolution as consensus theory | |
Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
Evolution is not taught |
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Biology | |
Chemistry | |
Ecology | |
Geology | |
Meteorology | |
Physics | |
Physiology | |
Zoology |
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Acting | |
Dance | |
Drama/Theatre | |
Graphic Design | |
Music | |
Visual Arts |
Expressive | |
Disciplined |
Subject | offered |
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Computer science | |
Robotics | |
Web design |
Flexible pacing style | offered |
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Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
Differentiated assessment |
West Island College offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
Subject Type | offered |
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Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
Subject Type | offered |
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Accommodations | |
Modifications | |
Extra support |
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Program | offered |
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Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
Curriculum delivery: Enrichment (The main focus is on enrichment. This means that while students may work at a marginally quicker pace than public school peers, the primary aim is to study subject in broader and deeper ways.)
Program | offered |
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Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
English - 10% | French - 90% |
English - 70% | French - 30% |
In grade Gr. 11, West Island College students perform an average of 1.5 hours of homework per night.
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
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West Island College | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins | 90 mins |
Site Average | 53 mins | 57 mins | 69 mins | 81 mins | 97 mins |
This school frequently "flips the classroom": asks students to learn material at home and do the "homework" in-class (with teacher support).
Lettered or numbered grades | Gr. 7 to Gr. 11 |
Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Gr. 7 to Gr. 11 |
Parent-teacher meetings | Gr. 7 to Gr. 11 |
Competitive sports: 17
Recreational sports: 4
West Island College (Montreal) offers 19 clubs and extracurricular programs.
7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
Day | $12,930 |
Grade range that need-based aid is offered: | 7 to 11 |
Percentage of grade-eligible students receiving financial aid | 0% |
Average aid package size | $5,000 |
Percentage of total enrolment on financial aid | 0% |
Total aid available | $0 |
-List of achievements and/or awards (academic and nonacademic). -A brief cover letter explaning why you feel you should receive this bursary (500 words or less). -A copy of the most recent income tax report (including annexes) for both parents/guardians. -A copy of the parents’/guardians’ most recent notice of assessment.
This information is not currently available.
Grades | Gender | Living Arrangement | Enrolment | |
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Group 1 | Gr. 7 to Gr. 11 | Coed | Day | 450 |
Total enrolment | 450 |
Average class size | 10 to 24 |
% of international students (total enrolment) | 0% |
Number of different nationalities within student population | 15 |
Assessment | Required | Grades |
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Interview | 7 - 11 | |
SSAT | ||
SSAT (out of province) | ||
Entrance Exam(s) | 7 - 11 | |
Entrance Essay | ||
English Language Eligibility Certificate |
Day students: October 09, 2020
Offer mid-year entry:
Yes
Application fee: $50
Registration fee: $200
Deposit:
N/A
Evaluation for French School on Sunday, October 4, 2020
Evaluation for English School on Sunday, October 25, 2020
This is the percentage of applicants typically accepted into the school. So if 50 students are admitted out of 100 applicants, the school has an overall acceptance rate of 50%.
Student Entry Points
This shows approximately how many openings there are likely to be in each grade in a typical year, as well as the estimated acceptance rate for each grade level.
Student Type | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Day Acceptance (Acceptance rate) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average graduating class size | N/A |
Students accepted into post-secondary studies upon graduation | N/A |
Percentage of students who attend post-secondary institutions outside of Canada | N/A |
Students who attended a Ivy+ school Number of students in the past 5 years that that attended one of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, University of Chicago, Oxford or Cambridge (UK) | N/A |
West Island College (Montreal) Graduates’ Post-Secondary Studies:
This information is not currently available.Aggregate of All Schools’ Post-Secondary Studies:
Career planning | |
Internships | N/A |
Mentorship Program | N/A |
University counseling |
Alumnus | Grad Year | Accomplishment |
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Craig Hutchison | 1992 | Olympic swimmer - freestyle. Competed in Sydney in 2000. |
Joey Saputo | 1981 | Joey Saputo is the President of the Montreal Impact and Stade Saputo. |
Sasha Roiz | 1990 | Sasha is a Hollywood actor, best known for his portrayal of Captain Sean Renard in the American dark fantasy television series Grimm. |
Jeff Roop | 1990 | Hollywood actor |
It is a great pleasure and privilege to welcome you to West Island College Montréal!
We are immensely proud of the reputation our school has established since its founding in 1974. WIC is an independent, non-denominational co-ed day school with more than 470 students from Grades 7 to 11 and 65 staff, all united by the joy of learning, personal excellence in achievement, and shared values. Our progressive attitude and technology-infused approach shape our unique bilingual learning environment.
As you get to know us, you will see that WIC’s vision and mission are impactful, bringing together academic excellence and an inclusive learning community for all. The WIC difference builds on the school’s fantastic 46-year tradition to innovate and create meaningful opportunities for today’s young people, whether in the classroom, enriching experiential excursions or vibrant array of extracurriculars.
Our bilingual learning community embraces change and engages with the curriculum of life beyond the school gates. We positively challenge students of all backgrounds and ignite every student’s innate love of learning. A focus on personalized learning and whole-person development enables WIC students to thrive and achieve excellent results – we have a proven track record of successful progression into post-secondary education in Québec and beyond.
At the centre of every great school is an outstanding staff, and WIC is no exception. Whether inside the classroom or out, students and teachers engage in a learning process that is second to none. Together, our caring educational community is committed to helping every student to be informed and empowered, leading by example to discover and pursue their own path forward in academics, the arts, athletics, community service, leadership, or wherever their passion lies. Our students acquire the mindset and competencies to make a difference and succeed in the world of the future, actively contributing as well-rounded, global-minded citizens and deeply connected Montrealers.
The best way to get to know our community is to visit and discover why WIC truly is an extraordinary school where ideas live and breathe. Please contact our Admissions team and join one of our virtual tours. We very much look forward to welcoming you!
May 21, 2020
Lessons in Distance Learning During COVID-19 Outbreak Press Release
As the world scrambles to contain or manage the COVID-19 outbreak, West Island College in Montreal keeps students on track and learning.
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