Cégep de Sept-Îles
July 27, 2015
THE CEGEPS: A NETWORK OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
- The CEGEP network was founded in 1967. Situated in all regions of Québec and numbering 48, the CEGEPs represent the first stage of higher education. Students enter CEGEP after completing six years of elementary school and five years of secondary school.
- A particular feature of CEGEPs is the co-existence of pre-university programs, leading to university studies, and technical career programs, which prepare students to enter the job market. Regardless of their program, students take general education courses, some of which are common to all.