Applying to St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence opens doors to growth and success. Gain skills, embrace challenges, and build your future in a supportive community. Learn more about how to apply to our regular day programs below!
Viewbook
Check out the latest edition of our viewbook! This 50-age document provides an overview of our programs, services, student life at St. Lawrence, and more.
Key Admission Dates
- Application system opens on our website – mid-January
- Upload your documents and pay the application fees – as soon as possible
- Deadline to submit your application – March 1st
- Complete your English level assessment – early of March
- Applications assessed by the college admissions office – March and early April
- Letters of acceptance sent (check your emails) – Early April
- Available spots will be filled up – Until the start of classes
Visit the College
Discover the many ways you can visit the college, virtually or in person.
Fall Open House
We will be hosting our Fall Open House on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 in the evening.
Participating in the St. Lawrence Open House event will give you the chance to visit the school and learn about what makes us unique. You’ll have the opportunity to meet teachers and members of the administration, who will be on hand to answer your questions about programs, admissions, student services and student life.
More information will be available soon.
If you have any questions or require any accessibility accommodations, please contact us at: welcometoslc@crcmail.net
Winter Info Night
Further details on the Winter 2026 Info Night will be available in the coming months.
The Winter 2025 Info Night took place on Wednesday, February 5th.
Guided Tours
We offer guided tours on select Fridays during the Fall and Winter months. Tours last between 45 minutes to an hour. Registration is mandatory. If a tour fills up, an alternative date and time may be offered. If fewer than three people register for a tour, it is subject to cancellation.
Recruitment Events
Reach out to your guidance counselor to see if St.Lawrence will be participating in an upcoming presentation or fair at your school.
Virtual Tour
Visit the Campus On Your Own
Wish to tour the campus on your own?
As a public institution, you are welcome to explore the college on your own during operational hours. However, please note that tours are only available on designated dates and we are unable to accommodate walk-in requests.
Apply in 4 Easy Steps!
Step 1
Complete the online application form
You must submit your application through our online portal. St. Lawrence is not a member of the Service régional d’admission au collégial de Québec (SRACQ).
Application deadlines:
- Fall Semester – March 1st
- Winter Semester – November 1st
Step 2
Upload the required documents and pay the application fees
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| Application Fees for Out of Province & International Applicants |
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*Applicants from an English educational institution in Quebec are not required to take the English Assessment Test. The fee will be refunded or credited to your semester fee if you are accepted.
The required documents will be listed at the end of the application process and must be uploaded before the application deadline. Late applications will only be considered if space remains after reviewing all applications received before the deadline.
Step 3
Complete the English Assessment Test (if required)
If you are applying from a French high school, you are required to write our English Level Assessment test. At the beginning of March, you will receive an email with a link and detailed instructions. The one-hour test includes multiple-choice questions and short-answer responses.
This test is mandatory unless applying from an English educational institution in Quebec. Assessment results do not affect admission decisions but help us ensure your readiness for college-level studies in English.
In case of a low grade on your assessment, you’ll be asked to do one of the following:
- Take a course offered by St. Lawrence (fee charged)
- Participate in an exchange program (Explore)
- Compile and follow a personalized plan approved by the college
Step 4
Complete the French Language Test (if required)
Applicants must demonstrate that they have the minimum level of French in order to successfully complete French courses and succeed the French Exit Exam (Épreuve Uniforme de Français). *
*The following are all exempt from French language testing:
- Certificate holders (ayant droit)
- Applicants who studied in a Quebec high school for the last 3 years
- Applicants who studied in a French-language high school in Canada for the last 3 years
- Applicants who studied in France, Belgium or Monaco in French for the last 3 years
Applicants who are not covered by an exemption must obtain at least the following level in one of these tests:
| Test | Reading | Writing | Global result |
| TCF* | 450 points | B2 | B2 |
| TEF* | 450 points | 450 points | B2 |
| DELF | 10 points | 10 points | B2 |
| DALF | 10 points | 10 points | C1 or C2 |
| BRIGTH** | 3.5 points | 3.5 points | B2 |
*TCF and TEF tests are accepted, except for the TEF Express
** To take a Bright Language French WS test for St. Lawrence you need to register : https://brightlanguage.com/canada/. Please note that you need to take the Writing Solutions Test
The test must have been written within the last 2 years to be valid. Please note that the written section refers to the written expression module of each test. The written comprehension results alone are not sufficient for the admission process.
Required Documents & Fees
The required documents must be uploaded on Omnivox and the application fees paid ahead of the deadline.
Required documents:
- Your most recent high school Secondary IV and V results
- Your latest provincial results from the Ministry (Achievement Record/Relevé des apprentissages)
- Your birth certificate with your parents’ names
If you were born outside the province of Quebec:
- 1 of your parents’ valid Quebec Health Insurance card
If you were born outside of Canada and now hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency:
- A copy of both sides of your Canadian Citizenship Certificate or permanent resident card.
Fees:
- $30 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- $35 English Level Assessment*
*Applicants from an English educational institution in Quebec are not required to take the English Assessment Test. The fee will be refunded or credited to your semester fee if you are accepted.
If you are studying at another CEGEP or working and are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can transfer to St. Lawrence.
Required documents:
- Your final high school Secondary IV and V results
- Your final provincial results from the Ministry (Achievement Record/Relevé des apprentissages)
- Your CEGEP transcript (Bulletin d’études collégiales) and a list of any CEGEP courses you are currently taking, if applicable
- Your birth certificate with parents’ names
If you were born outside the province of Quebec:
- 1 of your parents’ valid Quebec Health Insurance card
If you were born outside of Canada and now hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency:
- A copy of both sides of your Canadian Citizenship Certificate or permanent resident card.
Fees:
- $30 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- $35 English Level Assessment*
*Applicants from an English educational institution in Quebec are not required to take the English Assessment Test. The fee will be refunded or credited to your semester fee if you are accepted.
If you are from a high school in a province other than Quebec and are in good academic standing with all the required program pre-requisites, you can apply to St. Lawrence.
You must have completed or be in the process of completing one of the following:
- Alberta Grade 11 (67-100 credits)
- British Columbia Grade 11
- Manitoba Grade 11 (minimum 13 credits)
- New Brunswick Grade 11 (minimum 12 credits)
- Newfoundland Grade 11 (minimum 24 credits)
- Nova Scotia Grade 11 (minimum 12 credits)
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma Grade 11 (minimum 22 credits)
- Prince Edward Island Grade 11 (minimum 12 credits)
- Saskatchewan Grade 11 (minimum 16 credits)
Required documents:
- A mid-term report of courses in progress (if applicable)
- An official transcript with your final high school results or the grades from the previous year (depending on your situation)
- .A copy of your birth certificate with parents’ names
If you were born outside of Canada and now hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency:
- A copy of both sides of your Canadian Citizenship Certificate or permanent resident card.
Fees:
- $30 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- $35 English Level Assessmen
- $75 Transcript Evaluation Fee (non-refundable) to have your academic background evaluated
If you are from a high school outside of Canada, you can apply to St. Lawrence if you are in good academic standing and have the required program prerequisites.
Required documents:
- A mid-term report of courses in progress (if applicable)
- An official transcript with your final high school results or the grades from the previous year (depending on your situation)
- A copy of your birth certificate with parents’ names (please do not send originals)
- A Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (C.A.Q.) or a Certificat de sélection du Québec (C.S.Q.), which must be obtained from the Ministère de l’immigration de la diversité et de l’inclusion of the Province of Québec by the beginning of the semester.
- A Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and, if applicable, a Student Visa from the Government of Canada (or other legal immigration documents) valid for the entire academic year for which you are applying. These documents must be available by the beginning of the semester.
Fees:
- $30 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- $35 English Level Assessment*
- $75 Transcript Evaluation Fee (non-refundable) to have your academic background evaluated
Prior to the start of the semester, international students must provide proof of enrollment in a comprehensive health and accident insurance plan. International students are also required to pay additional fees per semester in accordance with Québec law. See detailed fees
Our Admission Policy
Bylaw 7 set forth the conditions used by Champlain Regional College to govern admission to academic programs.
Anyone can apply to attend an English-language CEGEP, but Law 14 imposes a limit on the total number of students allowed to attend. While admission is open to all, priority is given to students who hold a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for English-language education.
You’ve Submitted Your Application. What’s Next?
Keep an eye on your emails as letters of acceptance will be sent out in early April.
You’ve been admitted?
Congratulations! Visit the Back to School page to learn about our Welcome days, how to get your books and more.
Have yet to hear back?
English Summer School
Our summer school is offered three mornings a week during the month of July to incoming students. We will prepare you for your English college studies at St. Lawrence, while also exposing you to a variety of cultural activities.
This is your opportunity to learn from an experienced St. Lawrence English teacher and meet future classmates. When you start regular classes in August, you will already feel at home. Feeling secure can lead to better grades!
Start your new adventure at St. Lawrence in the welcoming environment of our English summer school course.
