MONTREAL’S LEADING GLOBAL SCHOOL
WHO WE ARE
OUR MOTTO OUR MISSION
Leading by example, we are committed to the fullest development of students in mind, body, and heart, preparing them for success and leadership in a sustainable global society.
We live our motto, Non Nobis Solum Not for Ourselves Alone, every day. This means instilling a sense of responsibility and accountability in our students so that they have the chance to make a difference in the lives of others. Service is a central tenet of the LCC experience, helping students to mature, develop empathy and learn about the role they play in a global society.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This is Who We Are
SINCE 1909 OUR CORE VALUES OUR VISION
Established in Montreal in 1909, LCC is a genderinclusive, K–12 university preparatory school, committed to excellence in teaching and learning. We strive to create an inclusive learning environment that reflects the diverse world in which we live, representing a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and allowing students to broaden their perspectives.
We would like to acknowledge that LCC is located on unceded, ancestral territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Gan-ien-ge-haga) Nation. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today.
Respect Global Engagement Resilience Kindness Integrity Well-being
To be a diverse and inclusive community of globally minded leaders and learners, committed to shaping a better world.
Read more about our values
Tiohtià:ke (Jo-Ja-Gay), or Montreal, historically served as a hub for Indigenous trade and diplomacy. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
COMMUNITY
Teachers who inspire, engaged students, supportive parents, and active alumni create a sense of community and cultivate school spirit and pride.
RESOURCES
Continuous enhancements to our facilities and a commitment to professional development for our teachers address the everchanging needs of our students.
STUDENTS ARE AT THE
CORE
OF ALL THAT WE DO
Our holistic approach supports our students’ personal growth and development throughout their LCC journey. To develop the fullest potential of each student, we focus on...
C R
MIND BODY HEART
O EOPPORTUNITIES
From kindergarten through PreUniversity, students explore, achieve and grow, and are guided to discover their unique talents and abilities.
EXCELLENCE
A sense of joy, culture of excellence and respect for others stem from diversity, extraordinary programs and vision. A passion for learning and commitment to innovation motivate students to achieve their potential.
COMMUNITY & BELONGING
At the very heart of LCC’s philosophy is the creation of an atmosphere in which each child can thrive. Since children of different age groups have their own developmental needs, LCC is divided into four distinct divisions— Junior School, Middle School, Senior School and Pre-University—each with its own physical space and small class sizes, ensuring the academic, social, emotional and physical development of the students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
In keeping with our vision to be a diverse and inclusive community of globally minded leaders and learners, we recognize the value that diversity brings to the school setting. We understand that individuals are unique, with their own backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and perspectives, and that these differences enrich our life experiences. As a school, we work toward mutual understanding. We strive to create a fair and just environment in which all students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni feel included, safe and supported, and whose different identities are both embraced and celebrated.
Read more about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A PIVOTAL TIME OF ACADEMIC & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Together, the Middle and Senior Schools represent the high school experience at LCC. The program — both academic and co-curricular — is designed according to the age and stage of development of the child, allowing teachers to address the individual needs of the learner.
The Middle School years are an integral link between the Junior and Senior Schools and are rich with opportunities for academic, intellectual and personal growth. Students are encouraged to think creatively, take intellectual risks, and reflect on their own learning styles as they become independent and motivated learners.
The Senior School is a stimulating environment, full of academic challenge, as well as leadership opportunities and athletic and social activities. Students are preparing not only for their future studies but also for lives as passionate and engaged global-minded citizens.
Tammy Groff, Middle School Director
Kiana ’26
Shane ’26
We believe in the potential of our students and teach in a way that captures their imagination.
DEVELOPING A LIFELONG LEARNER
Our goal is to inspire students to become inquiring, principled, openminded, and engaged citizens who are ready to meet the challenges of university. Our academic program is designed to help children of all ages to think and communicate effectively, problem-solve, collaborate, study independently and apply their knowledge in a variety of situations.
Math Catapult Project Science Fair
Design Expo
AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL
The IB mission and philosophy are entirely in line with the school’s mission.
LCC is the only English high school in Quebec offering both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
All students in grades 7 through 10 are part of the MYP. All grade 11 students start Year 1 of the IB Diploma Programme. Should they continue in the Pre-University: Grade 12 program, students may choose to complete the IBDP or take a mix of grade 12 and IB courses. Grade 11 students will fulfill the requirements leading to completion of the Quebec high school leaving certificate (Diplôme d’éducaton secondaire).
WHAT IS THE IB?
The International Baccalaureate currently works with over 5,700 schools in nearly 160 countries to develop and offer four challenging programmes — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP) — to almost two million students aged 3 to 19 years.
The MYP is a framework that uses a variety of teaching strategies and styles to help students understand the connections between their studies and the real world and become lifelong learners. The principles of the MYP — encouraging students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers — are integrated into the curriculum.
The DP is designed as an academically challenging and balanced education programme with final examinations that prepare students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and beyond. The programme is taught over two years (grade 11 and Pre-U at LCC) and is recognized and respected by the world’s leading universities.
THE BENEFITS OF THE IB
The IB develops students who are independent learners and responsible members of their local and global communities. Both the MYP and DP provide a student-centred education and help students build valuable skills and learn how to learn.
In particular, students in the IB: are exposed to internationalism study a range of subjects including some interdisciplinary work develop skills for lifelong learning (thinking, social, communication, self-management and research skills) have opportunities for individual and collaborative planning and self-reflection are encouraged to be productive and caring members of their community
The IB objectives and assessment for the different subject areas are standardized. This means that teachers, students and parents are all using the same language across grades and subject matters for both academics and co-curricular programming. The programme provides a cohesive and consistent structure for teaching and learning.
LCC STUDENTS ARE IB LEARNERS AND STRIVE TO BE :
THE IB AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
At LCC, the Middle School focus on literacy and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills lays the foundation for academic success. Through grades 9 and 10, students are further exposed to critical thinking, information literacy and research skills. This focus on interdisciplinary competencies — together with options in math, sciences, French, and the humanities — means that LCC students are ready for the IB Diploma Programme.
THE MYP FRAMEWORK:
GRADES 7– 10
The MYP framework offers a well-rounded education, allowing LCC to follow the required Quebec curriculum. Students will be prepared for the ministry requirements for graduation from high school.
THE FRAMEWORK INCLUDES EIGHT SUBJECT GROUPS:
Language and Literature (English)
Language and Literature (French) or Language Acquisition (French*)
Individuals and Societies (Geography, History)
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts (Music, Visual Art, Drama)
Physical and Health Education
Design
* In addition to French, Spanish is taken in grades 8 and 9 and is an elective in grade 10.
The MYP culminates in the Personal Project in grade 10. Students pick an area of interest and work independently with the guidance of a supervisor. They determine their learning goal and the end product.
Middle School course offerings
GRADE 11
& THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The grade 11 program contains significant choice and options. In addition to completing the Quebec High School Diploma, students also pursue Year 1 of the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Students who wish to complete the full IB Diploma must enrol in the Pre-University year at LCC. All students select courses from a wide list of offerings to prepare them for the arts, sciences, business or other potential fields of study.
The DP curriculum comprises a ‘core’ and six subject groups. Three Higher Level (HL) courses are required to obtain the Diploma. Students have the opportunity to complete IBDP Year 2.
In addition to the six subjects, the IB Diploma involves completing three elements of the ‘core’:
1
Students follow a course in Theory of Knowledge, where they are provided with an opportunity to explore and reflect on the nature of knowledge and the process of knowing.
Senior School course offerings
2
Students must complete a 4,000-word Extended Essay, requiring independent research through an in-depth study of a research question related to one of the subjects they are studying.
3
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) requires that students actively learn from the experience of performing real tasks beyond the classroom.
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION
According to the International Baccalaureate Organization, the data show that universities regard IB Diploma students as being exceptionally well prepared for university. Data also show that they are higher performing in all realms of school life and have a higher university acceptance rate than non-IB students.
IBDP RESULTS
(LCC’s first cohort of graduates was in 2015)
of a possible score of 45)
OUR ACADEMIC DIFFERENTIATORS
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Through our academic advising program, students from grades 7–11 receive ongoing support and guidance. Whether on an individual basis or during times in the schedule specifically dedicated to academic advising, our four academic advisors help students map out their future path. A wealth of information on CEGEP and university options and application strategy, summer opportunities, and career possibilities is available.
LEAD (LEARNING ENRICHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT)
We understand that students are neurodiverse and we cater to their learning styles with a variety of teaching approaches. Using research-based educational practices, the LEAD Centre supports the diverse learners working collaboratively with the teachers in order to facilitate academic success.
APPROACHES TO LEARNING (ATL) SKILLS
We want students to be prepared for their future, and central to this preparation is the development of ATL skills. This focus helps students to understand how they learn best and develop their communication, collaboration, thinking, self-management and research skills.
PRE-UNIVERSITY: GRADE 12 PROGRAM
LCC’s long-standing Pre-University: Grade 12 program offers a rigorous curriculum and personalized academic counselling. The quality and scope of the one-year program provide sound preparation for university entrance worldwide, including Quebec. Pre-U also fosters responsibility, perseverance and leadership that will serve the graduate throughout university and into professional life.
Maggie Owen, Academic Advising Coordinator
Doug Neal, Math Teacher & Grade 10 Coordinator
Matt Polak, Individuals and Societies Teacher & Grade 9 Coordinator
Mada Hoteit, Math Teacher & Grade 11 Coordinator
TEACHERS WHO EMPOWER & INSPIRE
With an unwavering dedication to their craft, expertise in a variety of domains, and real-world experience, our teachers ensure a rewarding student experience. They are committed to continuous improvement and pursue professional development activities to enhance their teaching skills and acquire new knowledge. All faculty teaching IB courses are required to take part in subject-specific training.
But our faculty members are more than teachers. They are devoted advisors who advocate for students and counsel them on academic and personal issues. And they are also coaches who teach skills and techniques and impart attitudes and ideals of sportsmanship.
MEET THE LCC COMMUNITY
Michele Owen, Director of Student Life
Harani Thillainathan Grade 7 & 8 Science Teacher Grade 7 Coordinator
Ettore Zuccheroso, Science Teacher
Opportunities to Explore, Achieve & Grow
Combining a rigorous academic program with extensive co-curricular offerings in arts, athletics, leadership and service prepares students to take on new challenges and discover their unique talents and abilities.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Student Publications, Book Club, Debating, Model UN, Robotics, Green Team, LCC TV, Design & Fabrication, Chess, LCC Reads, Coalition of Racial Equality (CORE), Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA), Destiny Quebec Global Issues Conference, Coding, Feminist Group, Creativity for Community, Le Club de plein air
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Student Council, Middle School Pride, Grad Pride, Club Leadership, Athletic Leadership
ATHLETICS
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross-country Running, Fitness, Flag Football, Football, Hockey, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Pickleball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Yoga
THE ARTS
Middle and Senior School Plays, Jazz Band, Art Show, Glee Club, Improv Club, Small Music Ensembles
EXPERIENCE TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Grade 7 Orientation, Grade 8 Design Challenge, Grade 9 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Adventurous Journey, Grade 10 Visit to Kenauk Institute, Grade 11 Exploration of Montreal, Development of Leadership Skills and Introduction to CAS Project (Creativity, Activity and Service)
...and more!
Senior School Concert Band
LCC Athletics
INVENT. CREATE. INNOVATE.
In the Centre for Discovery, a space for design and innovation based on a Fab Lab model developed at MIT, students are learning new skills and are empowered to become makers of virtually anything.
LCC students push boundaries, expand their minds and explore and share ideas.
In our robotics program, students design, engineer and program autonomous robots to solve real world challenges.
PREPARING GLOBAL CITIZENS
Innovative programs with an international focus are part of the school’s activities, both inside and outside the classroom. Our students have access to a world of opportunity through:
Student exchanges
Intercultural learning trips
The Duke of Edinburgh Award
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International conferences
Round Square activities
The LCC Certificate of Sustainable Global Leadership
The Duke of Edinburgh & Certificate of Sustainable Global Leadership
LIVING OUR MOTTO:
NON NOBIS SOLUM
Service has been a central tenet of the LCC experience since the school’s founding, heeding its motto Non Nobis Solum —Not for Ourselves Alone. Developed at a young age and practiced throughout a lifetime, community service helps students mature, strengthens their sense of social responsibility, and educates them about the role they play in a global society. Through community service, students come to realize that everyone can and should reach out to help others.
STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our priority is to support the physical, mental, social and emotional growth of our students to ensure that they feel safe and happy in their environment. They are surrounded by faculty and staff who truly get to know them. Our team of grade supervisors, division directors, coaches, school and academic counsellors and onsite nurses provide ongoing support to students, as do their advisors who serve as advocates and mentors. Students meet regularly in advisory groups to reflect on many different issues and set goals.
PERMA-V MODEL: AN APPROACH FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dr. Martin Seligman’s
PERMA-V model identifies a
Campus Map
Middle & Senior School Virtual Tour
RESOURCES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Located in the Monkland Village in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, LCC’s seven-acre campus offers modern, state-of-the-art facilities. Here are some highlights:
Assaly Arts Centre
Band room
Saputo Auditorium (540 seats)
Chamandy Auditorium (184 seats)
Glenn J. Chamandy Indoor Arena
Miller Rink (outdoor ice surface)
Centre for Discovery (Fab Lab & design and innovation)
Velan Gym
Active learning classrooms
Saputo Playing Field
Dave Wood Playing Field
Tsatas Fitness Centre
Senior School Schiff Library
Two art rooms
Music and drama rehearsal rooms
Science wing
LCC Dining Hall and Student Activity Centre
Health office
LEAD Centre (Learning Enrichment and Development)
LCC Store
Rooftop Urban Garden (Fall 2024)
Lion Lounge Outdoor Learning and Social Space
Tsatas Fitness Centre
FAST FACTS
SHOURAWE
100% GRADUATION RATE
85% participation rate in athletics
4 academic advisors
3 full-time school counsellors
8 HOUSES create school spirit 100% of students participate in service Graduates of PRE-U attend top universities worldwide
Average class size: 18 Almost $2M in financial awards allocated annually to LCC students
$85,000+ raised for charities annually >395 Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards
8 RHODES SCHOLARS
1 NOBEL LAUREATE A network of 6,000+ alumni worldwide A convenient BUS SERVICE for our West Island students
UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS
CANADA
Bishop’s University
Brock University
Carleton University
Concordia University
Dalhousie University
École polytechnique de Montréal (Université de Montréal)
HEC Montréal (U de M)
Huron College
McGill University
McMaster University
Mount Allison University
Queen’s University
St. Francis Xavier University
Toronto Metropolitan University
Université de Montréal
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of Toronto
University of Toronto – Mississauga
University of Toronto – Scarborough
University of Waterloo
Western University
UNITED STATES
Alfred University
Babson College
Barnard College
Bates College
Boston University
Brown University
Carnegie Mellon University
Catholic University of America
Clarkson University
Colgate University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Davidson College
Duke University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Emory University
George Washington University
Harvard University
Howard University
Indiana University
Johns Hopkins University
Lynn University
New York University
Northeastern University
Pace University
Purdue University
Rhode Island School of Design
St. Lawrence University
Syracuse University
The New School
Tufts University
Tulane University
University of California – San Diego
University of Chicago
University of Maine
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of New Hampshire
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
University of the District of Columbia
University of Vermont
Vanderbilt University
Wake Forest University
Wesleyan College
OVERSEAS
Amsterdam University College (The Netherlands)
BI Norwegian Business School (Norway)
Birmingham City University (England)
Bocconi University (Italy)
École hôtelière de Lausanne (Switzerland)
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland)
Fontys University (The Netherlands)
IE University (Spain)
Imperial College London (England)
Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain)
Swansea University (Wales)
Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
University of Exeter (England)
University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
University of Plymouth (England)
University of Westminster (England)
APPLY
APPLICATION TIMELINES
GRADE LEVEL ROUND ONE DEADLINE
Grade 7 October 9, 2024
Kindergarten November 15, 2024
Grades 1–6 & 8–11 January 7, 2025
Pre-U: Grade 12 January 13, 2025
ADMISSION DECISIONS
GRADE LEVEL
Grade 7 November
Kindergarten December
Pre-U: Grade 12 February
Grades 1–6 & 8–11 February
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID
We believe that all students should have access to an LCC education regardless of their financial circumstances and offer assistance to qualified students in grades 7–12 who have a demonstrated need.
ELIGIBILITY
English eligibility is not a requirement for admission to Kindergarten through Pre-University.
