Professionals
Are at your disposal:
Substance Abuse Prevention Worker
The role of substance abuse prevention work is to provide prevention services in the school. They are required to facilitate various substance abuse prevention workshops in the classroom, develop and participate in awareness campaigns to meet the needs of students, provide early intervention and referrals, and support the school staff team in substance abuse prevention practices.
Our ressource:
Speech-Language Pathologists
The speech-language pathology service at Vanguard School supports the academic success, socialization, and professional integration of students with language and learning difficulties. Through their expertise, the speech-language pathologist can equip the student and support the school team in terms of social communication skills and strategies, oral language (expression and comprehension), reading, writing, and mathematical problem-solving.
Elementary, French sector:
Elementary, English sector:
High School, French sector:
High School, English sector:
Sex Education Specialists
The sex education specialists offer workshops in the high school classroom based on the Ministry’s mandatory sexuality education content. In addition, they offer individual support services to meet the more specific needs of students. They are available at the school from Monday to Friday and can be reached by email if needed.
Resource teachers
Resource services at Vanguard are complementary service that aims to help children and adolescents develop their full potential. The resource teacher works in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other professionals involved with the student. Resource periods can be used in a variety of contexts, such as developmental, remedial, and manipulative activities, to support students in their learning and development so that they can reach their full potential.
PhD in School/Applied Child Psychology
The psychology department addresses the learning and emotional needs of students in the school setting. Our goal is to promote a positive learning environment for students with specific learning disabilities and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We do this through individual and group interventions with students, consultations with teachers, workshops, and liaison work between families and community services.
Psychology department (High School only)
English sector:
Psychoeducators
A psychoeducator is first and foremost a field person, present in the daily lives of students at school to promote their social integration and autonomy. To do this, psychoeducation can detect, evaluate, and support students who are experiencing adjustment difficulties that have a negative impact on their integration and learning at school.
Special Care Counsellors
The SCC works in collaboration with teachers and other professionals to intervene directly with students with disabilities or with learning difficulties, adjustment difficulties, or behavioural difficulties. Their role is important to help the student, but also to support the teacher in the execution of their various tasks or in maintaining a harmonious climate. For example, they are often called upon to develop, organize, and lead various educational activities to develop social, cognitive, psychomotor, communication, self-esteem, assertiveness, problem- and conflict-resolution skills, etc.
Elementary:
High School, French sector:
Paul Conrad Petiny (French AND English Sector)
High School, English sector:
The vast majority of our teachers are special education specialists, specialized in helping young people with learning difficulties and disorders. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask your children’s teachers. They can answer any questions you may have.
Transportation
Vanguard School provides transportation for more and more students from one year to the next. Supported by the Ministry of Education, students can sometimes be transported by their school board or (for many of them) by a transport set up by our school. For any information on this subject, do not hesitate to contact Student Life.
Please note that carpooling arrangements are also in place, and direct shuttles between our school and metro stations are also in place to facilitate transportation for everyone.
Please see this document for transportation options offered by Vanguard School.
Contact TransportDaycare Service
- Information document
Here is a link to the document with information and rules pertaining to the daycare.
If you have any questions regarding the rules and regulations, please contact us.
Contact us - PED days
For more information, contact sdg@vanguardquebec.qc.ca or call 514 747-5500 ext. 2143 - Registering
Here is the form to register.
For any questions, please contact Karine Tremblay at 514-747-5500 ext. 2143 or via email at sdg@vanguardquebec.qc.ca
Summer Courses and MEQ Retake Exams – Summer 2026
Summer School and Exam Retakes Sessions (Ministry) – Summer 2026
📢 Important Notice Regarding Summer School Courses
Please note that École Vanguard will not be offering summer school courses (academic tutoring or remedial classes) in its facilities for the 2026 summer period.
To assist families in finding appropriate external academic support (online or in-person), the school has compiled a directory of French and English partner organizations: Consult our Guide for External Summer Educational Options
Maintenance of Retake Exams (Subjects Leading to Diploma– Secondary 4 & 5)
Mindful of the importance of our students’ academic progress and graduation requirements, École Vanguard will fully maintain the on-site administration of Ministry (MEQ) retake exams and unique examinations.
Eligibility Criteria and Recommendations
If the pedagogical team determines that a retake exam or an external summer course is required for your child’s academic path, a personalized communication will be sent to you via the portal during the week of June 22, 2026.
List of Official Retake Exams Administered at the School:
- Mathematics (CST / SN) – Secondary 4
- History of Quebec and Canada – Secondary 4
- Science and Technology (ST / ATS) – Secondary 4
- French, Language of Instruction – Secondary 5
- English, Second Language – Secondary 5
Registration and Fees
- Examination Fee: The cost is 125 $ per exam.
- Platform: Registration and payment must be completed exclusively online via the Coba Portal, under the “Activities” section.
- Registration Period: Registration opens on July 6 at 9:00 AM and closes on July 10 at noon.
Exam Day Logistics
- Exams will take place during from July 27 to August 4, 2026 (the precise schedule will be posted on the portal).
- Students must bring their school-issued laptop (along with the charger).
- As cafeteria services will be closed during this period, students must bring their own snacks and a water bottle.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding the organization of retake exams or for further assistance, please contact the school organization office:
📧 Email: coursdete@vanguardquebec.qc.ca
Uniform
Our school will have a new uniform for the 2025-26 school year. We are pleased to announce that our new supplier will be HFM (Souris Mini) and that our students were involved in choosing clothing items which are now part of the Vanguard collection. The objective : a modern, comfortable and affordable uniform !
We suggest you sign up for the supplier’s newsletter at www.uniformeshfm.com. You will receive pertinent information such as how to place an order, boutique hours, etc.
Here is the complete collection : EVS planches de collection avec prix 2025-2026.pdf
Important Information
The uniform will include a top AND bottom. Here is what each student must minimally wear :
- A polo from the Vanguard collection depending on elementary or high school level;
- Pants or a skirt from the Vanguard collection;
- Other items from the collection are optional, but available for those who want more variety; KEEP IN MIND THAT ITEMS WHICH ARE NOT PART OF OUR COLLECTION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ;
- Socks and tights are not mandatory, but if worn with a skirt, only black, white, navy blue and grey will be accepted.
- It is not mandatory to buy shoes from our supplier; regular shoes will be accepted; there are no colour restrictions on shoes;
Physical Education
- Purchasing the phys. ed. outfit is not mandatory, but the sports pants from our collection can be worn during class;
- For hygiene reasons, students must wear a different outfit during phys. ed. class (different top and pants or shorts)
A little touch for our graduates
- Students from grade 6 and grade 11 can choose a crewneck with “Graduate” printed on the back which students can wear throughout the school year.
To keep in mind
Here is the purchase guide which includes other information :
It is now possible to visit one of the following service points to try on sample clothing items:
- Souris Mini Boutique – Quartier DIX30
- Souris Mini Boutique – Fairview Mall
Please note that no inventory will be available on-site. The clothing items provided are strictly samples intended for fitting purposes to help determine the correct size to order. Once the appropriate size is selected, the order must be placed online via our website: www.uniformeshfm.com.
Online Orders : You will find the password in the guide
Please note that both the DIX30 and Fairview boutiques each have only one fitting room, so some waiting time may be required. We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or require further assistance, feel free to contact us at: info@uniformeshfm.com.
If you have other questions, you may contact the secretary from your sector:
Elementary : secretariatprimaire@vanguardquebec.qc.ca
English High School : highschoolsecretary@vanguardquebec.qc.ca
Thank you for your collaboration in letting us offer our students a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Cafeteria
Elementary cafeteria
Pending info for school year 2026-2027.
High School Cafeteria
Pending info for school year 2026-2027.
To open an account
Pending info for school year 2026-2027.
Interval: a school company
Interval is a school company made up of students, staff, and professional teachers specializing in food service for the entire Vanguard School. For the past 26 years, our priority has been to guide students through courses, training, and internships that orient them toward the job market.
See specific work-oriented programsTutoring Services
Your child will be accompanied by a tutor (teacher or resource teacher) who has training or experience working with students with learning difficulties. This is a tutoring service that allows students to review certain concepts, learn to work with their strengths and develop effective strategies specific to their learning style.
Regular Rates
Private lessons :
116$/1 hour
Semi-private courses
75$/1 hour
Service 2025-2026
The Ministry has provided additional funding to offer occasional tutoring services to certain students identified by the school. This year, the tutoring service will be organized into two categories to meet the specific needs of students:
Category A – School-Identified Need
- Intended for students experiencing significant difficulties despite the support already provided.
- Tutoring available from the end of October at a reduced rate ($80/hour for 20 hours).
- This tutoring is exceptional and reserved for students whose academic progress remains limited (this is a school decision).
Category B – Parental Request
- Intended for students whose parents wish to provide additional support.
- Tutoring begins in mid-October at the regular rate ($116/hour or semi-private sessions $75$ ).
- The service is not guaranteed for the entire year, as tutors are given priority for students in Category A.
To make a tutoring request for your child, please complete the relevant information in the following link: FORM
For any other question, you can reach us at the email address tutorat@vanguardquebec.qc.ca.