Frequently Asked Questions
Pierre de Coubertin Elementary School
Shadd Health & Business Centre is a public vocational training centre and part of the English Montreal School Board (EMSB).
Shadd does not directly provide financial aid. However, students enrolled in full-time vocational programs may be eligible for government loans and bursaries through AFE (Aide financière aux études).
Shadd’s programs do not follow a traditional semester system. Each program is continuous and competency-based, with different start and end dates throughout the year.
Shadd closes every year for the month of July. Depending on program requirements and stage (internship) schedules, some students may finish earlier or return later.
Yes. Shadd follows the EMSB calendar. For the 2025–2026 school year, Spring Break is March 2nd to March 6th.
Yes. Program duration includes both classroom instruction and the mandatory stage component.
Yes. Stage coordinators organize and assign students to appropriate facilities or workplaces related to their program.
Stage hours vary by program. All stages are unpaid and mandatory for program completion. See the [Stage page] for details.