FAQ

Junior School: 275
Middle School: 197
Senior School: 315
Pre-University: 101

TOTAL: 888

Kindergarten: no more than 15
Grade 1-2: 18
Grade 3: 18-19
Grade 4: 20
Grade 5-6: 21-22
Grade 7–11: 22
Pre-University: 22

LCC's origins date back to 1861. The school has been situated at its Royal Avenue address since 1909.

In 2009, we celebrated our Centenary on Royal Avenue.

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The Pre-University program became fully coeducational in 1992. The entire school became fully coeducational in 1995.

For the 2023-2024 school year, girls represent 46% of the school's population.

The number of new admission spaces available varies by grade. The school may experience attrition, which means that more spaces could become available than what is listed below.

• K: 36 new spaces
• Grade 1: 0 new spaces
• Grade 2: 0 new spaces
• Grade 3: 0 new spaces
• Grade 4: 4 new spaces
• Grade 5: 2 new spaces
• Grade 6: 8 new spaces
• Grade 7: 50 new spaces
• Grade 8: 5 new spaces
• Grade 9: 3-5 new spaces
• Grade 10: 3-5 new spaces
• Grade 11: 3-5 new spaces
• Pre-University: 40-50 new spaces

The LCC Admissions Office accepts applications throughout the year, up to one year prior to the intended year of entry. However, it is recommended that families apply in advance of the round one deadlines. Students who apply in the second round may be applying for a place in the wait pool.

Round one application deadlines by grade for 2025-2026 admission

• Kindergarten: November 15, 2024
• Grades 1-6: January 7, 2025
• Grade 7: October 9, 2024
• Grades 8-11: January 7, 2025
• Pre-University: January 13, 2025

For further details visit the Apply section.

Yes, there is a common test for students applying to grade 7 at LCC, Bialik, ECS and St. George's.

For fall 2025 admission there are five possible dates to write the Grade 7 CAT. Registration deadlines are approximately 10 days before the actual test date. The registration opens August 21, 2024. Complete an inquiry form and we'll send you a reminder when the link opens.

Please review this information, which also includes sample questions, before registering for one of the test dates.

• September 15, 2024 (Registration deadline: September 4 at 11 pm), 8 am - 12 pm
• September 22, 2024 (Registration deadline: September 11 at 11 pm), 8 am - 12 pm
• September 29, 2024 (Registration deadline: September 18 at 11 pm), 8 am - 12 pm
• October 6, 2024 (Registration deadline: September 25 at 11 pm), 8 am - 12 pm
• October 20, 2024 (Registration deadline: October 9 at 11 pm), 8 am - 12 pm

The school is pleased to offer financial assistance to qualified students entering grades 7-12 who have demonstrated need. Regrettably, financial assistance is not available to international students.

We also provide merit-based awards at a variety of levels.

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Parents have three options:

1. One payment (1% discount applies)
2. Two instalments (September & January)
3. Ten equal payments, plus interest

To pay your tuition and fees we recommend using either PayMyTuition or Convera. These options allow you to make your payments using bank-to-bank transfers in the currency of your choice in an efficient and inexpensive manner. Learn more.

The school's campus is situated on seven acres of land and is made up of five buildings: Main Building, Webster Learning Activity Centre, The Assaly Arts Centre, Barclay House (kindergarten), and the McBroom Building.

In May 2008, LCC officially opened its Chamandy Arena, a beautiful, state-of-the-art, eco-friendly, indoor facility, located at the rear of the Webster Learning Activity Centre. The arena offers views of the ice, double gymnasia and the playing fields. The facility also houses athletic therapy rooms and team rooms for our fall and spring teams.

The Assaly Arts Centre, our newest facility, opened in January 2014. Gold LEED certified, this project completes our campus with music, math and visual arts wings, a black box drama room and student activity centre. The 540-seat Saputo Auditorium is the ideal space for weekly assemblies, guest speakers, music concerts and dramatic productions.

During the summer of 2017, the school's dining hall and student life area were completely renovated.

In 2018, the school's fitness centre was completely updated and, in 2022, the school added an outdoor, refrigerated, full-size ice rink.

In fall 2024, the school opened an outdoor classroom and lounge space.

In fall 2024, the school installed an urban rooftop garden classroom.

• Four gymnasia
• Fully-equipped fitness centre
• Two libraries
• Two auditoriums (184 and 540 seats)
• Centre for Discovery (Fab Lab, design and innovation space and multimedia room)
• State-of-the-art, eco-friendly indoor arena
• Outdoor ice rink
• Two full playing fields
• Urban Outdoor Garden Classroom
• School store
• Three art rooms
• Art gallery
• Dining hall
• Junior School music room
• Separate science wing for high school
• Junior School science and creativity centre
• Separate kindergarten building
• Concert band rehearsal room, recording studio, music practice room and green room
• Black box drama classroom
• Student activity centre and lounges

• Outdoor learning and social space

The Junior School program is fully bilingual with the exception of the kindergarten program, where students receive 70% of instruction in French and the balance in English. The Junior School offers a "classe de soutiens français" to a limited number of students who do not have a foundation in French. It is important to note that students must qualify under the ministry of education regulations.

Middle School students follow one of four French program options. Placement in each level depends on placement test results and past academic records. Science, geography and history are also offered in French at the Middle School level in order to augment language skills.

Senior School students are placed in one of four French program options. History is offered in French to select grade 9 students.

French is an optional course for Pre-U students.

Post-secondary academic advising begins in grade 9 as part of our weekly advising program with one of our four professionals. The academic advisors maintain extensive resources for our students. A wide variety of CEGEP and university representatives visit LCC annually and also offer virtual information sessions. Our academic advisors provide optional university preparatory tutorials for LCC students. 

The school outsources the purchasing of textbooks, workbooks and soft-cover books to Sesco. Parents are asked to order the books they need online.

Our school offers a wide range of co-curricular programming to students of all ages.

Athletics

• Cross-country running
• Football
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Golf
• Tennis
• Track and field
• Baseball
• Hockey
• Yoga
• Spinning
• Badminton
• Fitness training

Visual and Performing Arts

• Band
• Choir
• Drama
• Art
• Improv

Leadership and Service

• Student Council
• Junior, Middle School and Graduate Pride
• Round Square
• Duke of Edinburgh Awards
• House system

Clubs

• Book Talk
• Debating
• Destiny Quebec
• Design and Innovation
• Sexuality And Gender Acceptance (SAGA)
• Coalition of Racial Equality (CORE)
• Feminist Club
• Creativity for Community
• Knitting
• Lion productions
• Math competitions
• Model UN
• The Wire
• Robotics
• Yearbook
• Green Team

The co-curricular program is designed to enhance the child's learning experience and is an inherent part of the school's educational philosophy. LCC does expect each child to make a contribution to the school community but in no way obligates them to participate in every program. Our goal is to see all children take on new challenges and experiences while maintaining a balance between academic, social and co-curricular responsibilities.

LCC blazer
LCC cardigan (kindergarten only)
LCC tunic (Junior School)
LCC culottes (Junior School - optional)
LCC flannel shorts (Junior School - optional)
LCC kilt (Middle and Senior School)
LCC trousers
LCC tie
LCC shirt
Navy socks or tights (with kilt or tunic)
Grey socks(with trousers)
LCC sweater or vest (optional)
LCC quarter zip sweater (optional)

All items are purchased through the LCC Store. Prices vary according to the age and gender of the child, as well as quantities purchased. The approximate cost of one of every item, including the gym uniform, is:

• Junior School (grades K-6): $770
• Middle and Senior School (grades 7-11): $1.050

Pre-U students have a dress code but are not required to wear the school uniform.

Building upon past traditions, and incorporating our advisory groups, the house system is designed to promote and reward student participation at all levels. All students from Junior School to Pre-University are involved in inter-house competitions covering the full range of LCC activities: academics, athletics, arts/cultural activities, and community service. Membership in houses fosters school spirit, a real sense of belonging, mentoring opportunities, and closer personal relationships with students in higher or lower grades. Including Pre-University, there are nine houses.

LCC offers a variety of experience trips and leadership and cultural opportunities to its students. For further information, click here.

Yes. LCC has an after-school care program that is supervised by qualified educators. The program runs from the end of the school day until 6 pm and parents can register for regular or occasional service.

There is an additional cost for this service, which is available to students in kindergarten through grade 6.

The Junior School offers an optional after-school activity program every term. Activities are planned to reflect the interests of both the students and parents and run from Monday to Thursday, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.

There is an additional cost for this program.

Parents are important partners in the educational process and we welcome your involvement. More than 200 parents volunteer on an annual basis as part of the LCC Parents' Association (LCCPA).

Throughout any school year, parents can be found helping out as class parents, serving as members of the LCCPA executive, working in the library, judging competitions, offering professional expertise, or volunteering in the LCC Store and at special events.

There are three professional school counsellors on staff. Students can contact them in confidence at any time.

A full-time nurse is available to students throughout the day.

Learn more about student health and wellness.

There is a West Island bus service with pick-up points at Fairview Shopping Centre and the Beaconsfield Shopping Centre.

There is an additional cost for this service and arrangements are made through the school.

Students have the choice of either bringing their lunch or participating in meal plan. Our food service provider offers daily hot, cold and vegetarian options. Students can bring their own nut/peanut-free, zero waste, nutritious snacks or participate in the snack program.

Pay-as-you go breakfast and snack services are also available to grade 7-12 students. 

The cost of the dining program is exclusive of tuition and is approximately $1,435 annually. Students have the option of subscribing to the program on a annual basis, can buy blocks of meals, or dining dollars.