South Shore school guide
Compare school paths on Montreal’s South Shore.
Explore French and English public schools, private options, international programs and CEGEP pathways across Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Saint-Hubert, Greenfield Park and nearby communities.
Understand the geography
Four practical South Shore zones
Use these zones to organize research, then confirm the exact public-school authority and designated school using the full address.
Longueuil & Saint-Hubert
Large French public network, English options, arts and international programs, CEGEP and aerospace pathways.
Brossard & Greenfield Park
Highly multilingual communities with public, private and international-program choices.
Saint-Lambert & LeMoyne
Compact communities with French and English schools plus direct access to Champlain College.
Boucherville & beyond
Separate French public territories and regional programs; verify the service centre before comparing schools.
Public-school networks
Start with the responsible authority
Language eligibility, residence and program type determine the correct registration route.
CSS Marie-Victorin
French public schools in Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Greenfield Park, Saint-Hubert and Vieux-Longueuil.
- Neighbourhood elementary and secondary schools
- PEI and international education
- Arts, sport, science and technology
Riverside School Board
English public elementary and secondary schools across the South Shore for students who meet Quebec eligibility rules.
- IB and French mother-tongue pathways
- Arts, technology and sport concentrations
- Large regional attendance territories
Neighbouring service centres
Boucherville, Saint-Bruno, Chambly and other communities may fall under different French service centres.
- Use the official address locator
- Verify regional-program eligibility
- Confirm transportation separately
Comparison starter
Representative South Shore schools
This is a research starting point, not a ranking or an admission guarantee. Programs and territory rules change by year.
| School | Level | Area | Language / type | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole internationale de Greenfield Park | Elementary | Greenfield Park | French publicIB | Special application serves specified CSSMV territory; annual dates and selection apply. |
| CSSMV neighbourhood schools | Elementary | Longueuil / Brossard | French public | Use the official address finder for the normally assigned school. |
| Riverside elementary schools | Elementary | Across South Shore | English public | English eligibility, attendance zone, program and transportation must be confirmed. |
| Ecole internationale Lucille-Teasdale | Secondary | Brossard | French publicPEI | School is dedicated to international education; check selection and territory. |
| Antoine-Brossard | Secondary | Brossard | French public | Examples include media, soccer and sport concentrations; verify the current offer. |
| Andre-Laurendeau | Secondary | Saint-Hubert | French publicArts / PEI | Published offerings include international education and several arts-study pathways. |
| Jacques-Rousseau | Secondary | Longueuil | French publicPEI / Sport | International education and concentrations may use separate application rules. |
| Monseigneur-A.-M.-Parent | Secondary | Saint-Hubert | French public | Science, outdoor and sport options are among the published particularities. |
| Centennial Regional High School | Secondary | Greenfield Park | English public | Comprehensive secondary school with academic, arts, career and sport pathways. |
| Heritage Regional High School | Secondary | Saint-Hubert | English publicIB / Sport | IB, Fine Arts Focus, iTEC and Sports Excellence have program-specific applications. |
| Saint-Lambert International High School | Secondary | Saint-Lambert | English publicIB-MYP | English eligibility and school/program admission rules apply. |
| College Charles-Lemoyne | Secondary | Longueuil / Saint-Lambert | French private | Offers PEI, enriched and support-oriented pathways; verify campus and admission. |
| Academie Marie-Laurier | Elementary / Secondary | Brossard | Private | Confirm language pathway, grade availability, admission and fees directly. |
| Cegep Edouard-Montpetit | CEGEP | Longueuil | French | Offers pre-university, technical and DEC-BAC pathways across 22 programs. |
| Ecole nationale d’aerotechnique | CEGEP | Saint-Hubert | French / selected English | Three-year aerospace technical programs; prerequisites and fall admission apply. |
| Champlain College Saint-Lambert | CEGEP | Saint-Lambert | English | Compare pre-university and career programs plus current language requirements. |
Verify school territory, English eligibility, program criteria, application date, transportation and current fees with the responsible institution.
Program pathways
South Shore choices extend beyond regular programs
Compare the amount of specialized timetable, entry criteria, ongoing requirements and student support.
PEI and IB
International-mindedness, inquiry, language learning and personal projects. Admission and certification details vary by school.
Sport pathways
Soccer, hockey, basketball, multisport and Sports Excellence options may require evaluation, federation status or additional travel.
Arts programs
Music, dance, theatre, visual arts and Fine Arts Focus programs may use auditions or discipline-specific expectations.
Science and technology
Science, media, iTEC and technology pathways can support later CEGEP goals when the student enjoys applied project work.
French-language depth
French public instruction, French mother-tongue streams and language support create different learning environments.
Regular with support
A strong local program can reduce commuting and provide better access to teachers, support services and school life.
South Shore daily life
Plan the ordinary weekday across the river
A school route that looks short outside rush hour may become difficult after bridge traffic, REM or metro transfers, winter weather and activity pickup.
Local first
Compare strong South Shore programs before assuming that an island school is automatically preferable.
Bridge and tunnel traffic
Test travel at actual school times and include delays, parking and the return trip.
REM, metro and bus
Transit can improve access for older students, but transfers and final walking distance remain important.
Activity logistics
Special programs, sport and arts can add early mornings, late pickup and travel to external facilities.
For newcomer families
Confirm the authority before choosing the school
The South Shore is multilingual, but registration follows official address and language rules.
Use the complete address
Identify the French service centre and designated school. Nearby municipalities can belong to different authorities.
Check English eligibility
Riverside public schools normally require eligibility for English instruction. Ask the board to assess the documents.
Ask about welcome services
French public schools may offer welcome classes or francisation. Provide prior school and learning records for placement.
Build the shortlist
Use four filters for every option
A balanced application plan includes a realistic local route alongside selective or private choices.
Eligible?
Address, language right, grade, special-program criteria and available places.
Suitable?
Language confidence, academic pace, support, interests and student wellbeing.
Sustainable?
Commute, transportation, activities, homework, family schedule and full cost.
Strategic?
Target, match and alternative schools with a protected public backup route.
College HC support
Flexible support for South Shore students
South Shore families are within Greater Montreal. Online learning can reduce travel, while in-person support can be coordinated where practical.
School-path consultation
Organize French, English, public, private and CEGEP choices around the address, student profile and goals.
Academic preparation
Strengthen French, English, mathematics, science and reasoning for coursework, admissions and future prerequisites.
Online plus in-person
Use consistent interactive online support and add Greater Montreal in-person sessions when useful and realistic.
Need a South Shore school plan that fits family life?
Book a focused conversation about grade, home area, language profile, school record, commute and target programs.
Frequently asked questions
South Shore school choices
Is the entire South Shore served by CSS Marie-Victorin?
No. CSS Marie-Victorin serves Brossard, Saint-Lambert, Greenfield Park, Saint-Hubert, LeMoyne and Vieux-Longueuil. Other municipalities can belong to different French service centres.
Can any South Shore child attend a Riverside school?
No. English public education normally requires eligibility under Quebec law. School assignment, capacity, program selection and transportation also apply.
Which South Shore schools offer international programs?
Examples include Ecole internationale Lucille-Teasdale, Jacques-Rousseau, Andre-Laurendeau, Heritage Regional and Saint-Lambert International. Program model and admission rules differ.
What CEGEP choices are available locally?
Cegep Edouard-Montpetit offers French pre-university and technical programs in Longueuil, with aerospace programs at ENA in Saint-Hubert. Champlain Saint-Lambert provides an English option.
Can College HC work with South Shore students?
Yes. Online support is convenient for avoiding bridge travel, and in-person support within Greater Montreal can be coordinated when appropriate.
Sources and transparency
Verify your municipality, address and program
French public sources: CSS Marie-Victorin school finder, CSSMV secondary open houses and Ecole internationale de Greenfield Park admissions.
English public sources: Riverside School Board, Heritage Regional programs and Centennial Regional High School.
CEGEP source: Cegep Edouard-Montpetit programs and ENA aerospace programs.
Information reviewed October 15, 2026. College HC is not affiliated with the institutions listed. Territories, eligibility, programs, dates, fees and transportation can change.