Cégep de Sherbrooke
Motto | Créateur de réleve |
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Motto in English | Creator of dreams |
Type | public |
Established | 1967 |
Affiliation | non-denominational |
Undergraduates | pre-university students; technical |
Location | , , Canada |
Campus | Urban 10 acres |
Colours | blue, green |
Affiliations | ACCC, CCAA, QSSF, AUCC, |
Website | Cégep de Sherbrooke |
The Cégep de Sherbrooke is a public pre-university college located in the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Its website indicates that it has an annual student population of more than 6,500 and over 750 paid staff members.[1]
History[]
The college traces its origins to the merger of several institutions which became public ones in 1967, when the Quebec system of CEGEPs was created.
Campus[]
The 10 acre campus includes 6 academic pavilions, academic laboratories, a sport centre (le Cap), a theatre (Alfred-Des Rochers), a residence, and plenty of green space. An agricultural centre is located in Coaticook.
Programs[]
The college offers two types of programs: pre-university and technical. The pre-university programs, which take two years to complete, cover the subject matters which roughly correspond to the additional year of high school given elsewhere in Canada in preparation for a chosen field in university. The technical programs, which take three years to complete, applies to students who wish to be career-ready; however, many students choose to pursue a university degree. In addition, the Continuing Education Centre offers a wide variety of credit courses and programs with flexible scheduling.
Partnerships[]
The College of General and Vocational Education is affiliated with the ACCC, and CCAA.
Athletics[]
The college participates in the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association,
See also[]
External links[]
References[]
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Coordinates: 45°24′36″N 71°53′06″W / 45.41000°N 71.88500°W
- Quebec CEGEP
- Education in Sherbrooke
- Buildings and structures in Sherbrooke