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New Normal for Admission Exam in Outaouais

Preparing for the private school admission exam has its fair share of challenges for children as well as parents. The recent health crisis has added something extra to the equation. Brisson Legris, the firm in charge of most private and public school admission exams in Quebec, has made major changes to the way these exams […]


18 April 2023

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ADD or APD? Understanding the difference

You think your child might have an attention deficit disorder (ADD). All the symptoms seem to point in that direction, but caution is needed because it could be an auditory processing disorder (APD) instead. In both cases, symptoms are very similar, but treatment or the way to deal with each is completely different. It’s one […]


15 March 2021

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Advice on Starting Admission Exam Preparation During the Summer

The moment their fifth graders make it home from their last day of school, parents start thinking about the next school year and the admission exams in November. As a parent, you sometimes wonder what could help your child get a head start in the summer. More than likely, your first impulse is to go […]


23 April 2019

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Getting Your Motivation Back After the Holidays

In January, after the holidays, both students and parents often experience a drop in motivation. The next vacation time seems far away, energy levels are low, and everyone is dragging themselves back to their daily routine unenthusiastically. However, after the festivities, we do have to get back to our “normal” life. Here is some advice […]


3 February 2020

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Stress on the Rise Amongst CEGEP Students

During a semester, CEGEP students usually find themselves quite busy. In addition to attending classes and studying, other commitments, such as working part-time and spending time with friends, contribute to students getting tired. While feelings of fatigue, stress, and anxiety are normal, it is also good to know how to manage them. Various studies have […]


23 April 2019

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Preparing for the Admission Exams as Early as Grade 5

For a young student, admission to secondary school is of course an important educational step. The latter requires a certain preparation not only in the academic but also in the psychological sense. This preparation is particularly important when it comes to passing admission exams for a private school or a specialized program such as the […]


23 April 2019

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Excessive Admission Exam Preparation and Performance Anxiety

The transition from primary to secondary school is a very important step in a child’s education. This step becomes even more crucial for students who want to attend a private school or be admitted into a specialized study program. The main goal when registering a child for an admission exam preparation program is to give […]


23 April 2019

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Advice on Starting Admission Exam Preparation During the Summer

The moment their fifth graders make it home from their last day of school, parents start thinking about the next school year and the admission exams in November. As a parent, you sometimes wonder what could help your child get a head start in the summer. More than likely, your first impulse is to go […]


23 April 2019

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