Eligibility criteria

Eligibility: The Right to Teach English in Quebec

The Charter of the French language distinguishes three types of situations allowing eligibility for education in English or French immersion education in Quebec:

  • that of children who are permanently established in Quebec and who can obtain a declaration of eligibility for education in English,
  • that of children who are permanently established in Quebec and who can receive education in English under a specific authorization,
  • that of children who are temporarily staying in Quebec and who can obtain a temporary authorization to receive education in English.

    Government of Quebec: Eligibility:
    Who can attend school to teach in English?

    Please note that the Government of Quebec requires that students in private schools teaching English that are subsidized by the government have a Declaration of Eligibility.