Sudden closure of private colleges in Quebec leaves

Several international hundred students have been left stranded after the sudden closure of two private colleges in Montreal and Sherbrooke. Collège supérieur de Montréal and its sister campus Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke shuttered its doors after Quebec’s Ministry of Education denied the renewal of their licence last week. In a statement to CityNews, a spokesperson for [...] The post Sudden closure of private colleges in Quebec leaves hundreds of international students stranded appeared first on CityNews Montreal .

Sudden closure of private colleges in Quebec leaves hundreds of international students stranded Posted July 14, 2026 10:45 am. Last Updated July 14, 2026 10:46 am. Several international hundred students have been left stranded after the sudden closure of two private colleges in Montreal and Sherbrooke.

Collège supérieur de Montréal and its sister campus Collège supérieur de Sherbrooke shuttered its doors after Quebec’s Ministry of Education denied the renewal of their licence last week. In a statement to CityNews, a spokesperson for the ministry Bryan St-Louis said, “The decisions not to renew certain licences for private educational institutions offering vocational training services were made in accordance with the Private Education Act, following an analysis of their situation in light of the applicable requirements.” St-Louis added that the ministry has notified affected students of options to complete their studies at other institutions in Quebec.

“Our priority remains ensuring the protection and well-being of students, the quality of educational services, and the continuity of their educational paths,” he added. In a letter sent to students, the ministry said the government will waive tuition for students transferring to designated schools. International students will need to apply for new study permits to continue their education in Quebec.

Students can contact the immigration ministry (MIFI) for support.

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