BLOGEach year, after March Break, many families begin wondering when to start preparing for private school entrance exams. The answer often surprises them: the best preparation does not begin with workbooks or intensive practice sessions, but with a strongly completed Grade 5 year. Grade 5 is one of the most demanding years of elementary school, […]
18 March 2026
Read moreAs soon as fifth grade ends, many parents are already thinking ahead to the fall and the upcoming admission exams. It is common to instinctively turn to exercise books, hoping their child can “get ahead” during July and August — but is that really the best strategy? 📚 Preparation Materials: Useful, but Timed Right Workbooks […]
7 July 2025
Read moreThe 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
Read moreYou 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
Read moreCompared to other regions, admission exams in Outaouais are held late in the fall. For many years now, the private school admission exam has been scheduled for the last Saturday in November, which makes it the last admission exam Grade 6 students will do. While it’s important to be well-prepared for this type of exam, […]
7 July 2020
Read moreIn 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
Read moreDuring 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
Read moreFor 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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