Program Overview

Pathway Programs

Lester B. Pearson School Board

Your Pathway to Canada

The Lester B. Pearson School Board is one of the largest school boards on the island of Montreal and one of nine English school boards in the province of Quebec.

About the School Board

The Lester B. Pearson School Board is responsible for English public schools based in Verdun, the West Island, Ile Perrot and ‘’mainland’’ territories stretching west to the Ontario boarder.

Programs Offered

• Business Programs
  • Professional Sales (DVS, 8 months)
  • Administrative Professional (DEP, 12 months)
  • Starting a Business (AVS, 4 months)
• Design Programs
  • Residential and Commercial Drafting (DVS, 17 months)
  • Interior Decorating and Visual Display (DVS, 16 months)
• Electrotechnology Programs
  • Computer Support & Networks (DVS, 16 months)
• Food Programs
  • Food & Beverage Service (DVS, 9 months)
  • Bread Making (DVS, 8 months)
  • Market-Fresh Cuisine (AVS, 5 months)
  • Pastry Making (DVS, 12 months)
  • Professional Cooking (DVS, 13 months)
  • Retail Butchery (DVS, 8 months)
• Health Care Programs
  • Assistance in Home and Health Care Facilities (DVS, 8 months)
  • Dental Assistance (DVS, 11 months)
  • Health Assistance and Nursing (DVS, 22 months)
  • Home Care Assistance (DVS, 9 months)
  • Hygiene and Sanitation (STC, 5 months)
  • Pharmacy Technical Assistant (DVS, 12 months)
  • Secretarial Studies - Medical (AVS, 4 months)
• Beauty Care Programs
  • Hair Removal (ASP, 4 months)
  • Esthetics (DEP, 12 months)
  • Hairdressing (DEP, 12 months)

Admission Requirements

• Have a High School diploma
• Have successfully completed BLI English level 8 (+Health care programs required Official French B2 level)
• Be at least 18 years old

Documents Required

• A copy of a valid passport
• A copy of your birth certificate in English or French, notarized and translated
• A copy of your high school diploma and transcript in English or French, notarized and translated
• A copy of your CAQ
• A copy of your study permit
• Proof of language level (BLI level or Official exam)