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Lester B. Pearson School Board - Verdun Adult and Career Centre

Founded: 2016 Total Students: 21,000+

Overview
Facts & Figures
Admission Requirements
Opportunities
Scholarships
Additional Info.
Features

Overview

Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) is one of the largest English school boards in Quebec in terms of student enrollment, serving approximately 21,000 students in the Youth sector and approximately 8,700 in its Continuing Education sector. The Board is responsible for a network of 37 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 8 Continuing Education Centres. Gordon Robertson Beauty Academy, PACC Adult Education Centre, PACC Career Centre, Pearson Electrotechnology Centre, Place Cartier, Sources Adult and Career Centre, Verdun Adult and Career Centre, West Island Career Centre, Business Solutions.

Verdun Adult and Career Centre
Newly expanded, the Verdun Adult and Career Centre is an innovative learning Centre, offering vocational training programs on-site and online. We pride ourselves in creating a vibrant and safe learning environment for all our programs. By implementing strict health and safety protocols we have continued offering students access to our Centre to engage in activities in support of their learning.

We are located in beautiful Verdun, centrally located and easily accessible. This diverse community offers us an ideal location with proximity to three metro stations and multiple bus routes.

Students Life

TOTAL STUDENTS

21,000

Cost Per Year*

AVERAGE COST OF LIVING

CAD 11,000

Average Tuition Fee Per Year*

UNDERGRADUATE

CAD 10,000 - CAD 26,000

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

UNDERGRADUATE

GRADUATE

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Lester B. Pearson School Board:

International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.

Please note:- If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.

Opportunities

Career

The career and employability services at Lester B. Pearson School Board are highly acclaimed. The college faculty aims at providing the best possible jobs and training services to their students, a few of them are:

Career Counseling and Academic advising
Internships and On the Job Training
Resume, CV and Cover Letter Building
Job and Recruitment Fairs
Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
Student and Alumni Career Postings
Job Ad Forms
Study Programs Abroad
Career Training Programs
Skill Development Programs
Online Job Portals

Accomodation

Off-Campus Accommodations

Students have numerous options of finding an accommodation off-campus in nearby areas. Students can have access to studio apartments, paying guest facilities, sharing apartment complexes and many more.

Homestay

Homestays are an integral system of housing for students. Students have the opportunity to avail homestay facilities as per their discretion and choices. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

Student Support

Student Support

Lester B. Pearson School Board carved a niche for itself owing to the exceptional student services made available to the students. There are a vast number of student services available at Memorial University, which help the students both old and new in numerous different ways. The following are a few of them:

Health and Dental Insurance Services
Off Campus Work Permit
Sports and Recreation Facilities
Conditional Offer Letter
Mental Health and Wellness Facilities
Orientation for new students
Open Houses and Campus Tours
Accessibility Services
Student Clubs and Societies
International Student Support Services

Scholarships

Features of Lester B. Pearson School Board - Verdun Adult and Career Centre

Academic Counseling

Campus Security

Campus Shuttle

Career Support

Co-op Program

Day Care Centers

Financial Assistance

Food & Dining Sevices

Health Insurance

Internet Services

Internship & on-the-job training

Library Services

Mental Health Services

Orientation for new students

Parking and Transit

Recruitment Services

Social and Cultural Events

Tax Information (T2202A)

Work While Studying

Student Learning Centre

University Transfer Options

Continuing Education

Women Safety and Resources Centre

International Student Life Centre