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Why choose Montreal to study English and / or French

Montreal is recognized as the Capital of Education and Culture in Canada. In Montreal, French and English are everywhere, so its status as a bilingual city is unparalleled on a global scale and allows students to experience immersion in both languages inside and outside the classroom. In addition to having the world's best teachers in teaching French and English as a second language in Montreal, Canadian diplomas and certificates are recognized and highly esteemed internationally. Studying English or French (or both) in Montreal will open many doors for you in the future

1 Montreal ranked among the top 10 student destinations in 2016.

According to several world rankings, Montreal is in the top 25 safest cities in the world. Lonely Planet ranks  Montreal as "the 2nd happiest place in the world" and "the world's 3rd best city in the summer".

2 Montreal is an easy city.

The city is served by an international airport located 20 minutes from downtown, a reliable public transportation system that includes an efficient metro system and numerous bus lines.

3 Montreal is a green city.

There is a park in every neighborhood and an extensive network of cycle paths throughout the city. There are also several community gardens and an effective recycling program. Montreal is a green and clean city.

4 Montreal is an affordable city.

It is much cheaper to live in Montreal than in any other major city in North America or Europe. To give you an idea, the average cost of renting a one bedroom apartment is between $ 500 and $ 900, and a monthly transit fee is $ 85.

5 Montreal is a bilingual city.

Montreal is often mistaken for being an exclusively French-speaking city. The reality is that Montreal is a bilingual city with more than 2.6 million Francophones and more than 1.2 million Anglophones. It's an ideal city to learn English and / or French as you can practice both languages.

6 The Canadian English accent is easy to understand.

Canadian accents are fairly neutral and easy to understand, especially when compared to American, French, Belgian, British or Australian accents.

7 Montreal has good stores, excellent unique architecture and fantastic surroundings.

What more can we say? It is a pleasant city to discover, pleasant to live, and we want to share it with you!

8 Montreal is Canada's cultural capital.

 Art is very present in Montreal. Galleries, museums, theaters, dance shows, world-famous festivals ... there is an endless list of things to see.

9 Montreal is a multicultural city.

Walk  the streets in Montreal and you will see people coming from all over the world and often communicating in 2 or 3 different languages. The multicultural character of the city makes visitors feel welcome. There is no other city in the world like Montreal.

10 It would be wonderful to meet you and share your culture.

Although there is so much to see and do in Montreal, it's not what makes it so special. It is rather the fact that the local population is very open and curious. We really want to get to know you and share this amazing city with you. In exchange, you can share your culture with us!