HISTORY

John Abbott College is one of five English language CEGEPs in Québec.  Named after Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third Prime Minister, the College primarily serves the Greater Montreal region, though you can also meet students here from other parts of Québec and the rest of Canada. The College also has a significant number of international students as part of its community.  In total, over 6,500 students are enrolled in the Day Division and about 2,000 in the Continuing Education Division.

The College was incorporated in 1970, merely two years after the Québec CEGEP system was launched in 1968.  In September of 1971, John Abbott welcomed roughly 1200 young men and women as its first students.  By 1980, the CEGEP was well established on a permanent campus and had a student base of about 4000 daytime and 2000 evening students.  Since then, the College has grown by leaps and bounds, increasing attendance, adding and improving existing programs, and becoming one of the top rated English CEGEPs in Québec.

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September 11, 2023

Au collège John Abbott, on lit le prochain Goncourt

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September 11, 2023

John Abbott College awarded by Colleges & Institutes Canada (CICan)

CICan’s ImpAct-Climate Challenge recently celebrated its inaugural success, recognizing 24 climate champions for their innovative (more…)

September 11, 2023

The John Abbott College Foundation celebrates its brightest students

Following the tradition of lending support to the students of John Abbott College, the Foundation presented bursaries and scholarships at its Annual Scholarship, Bursary & Awards Ceremony. (more…)

September 22, 2023

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August 14, 2023

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June 19, 2023

The John Abbott College Foundation…

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June 19, 2023

John Abbott College Receives SILVER…

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June 19, 2023

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For its annual Golf Tournament, the John Abbott College Foundation…

June 1, 2023

John Abbott College – Student…

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May 16, 2023

More Than a Student-Athlete: Becoming…

Jeff Mills Memorial Cup Awarded to John Abbott College Football…

May 12, 2023

John Abbott College Announces the…

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April 25, 2023

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December 20, 2022

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December 2, 2022

JAC Dental Hygiene in the…

Saturday, November 26, the John Abbott College Dental Hygiene clinic…

September 30, 2022

Laureate for John Abbott College…

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September 30, 2022

John Abbott College teacher releases…

John Abbott College English teacher since 2010, Kirsty Campbell will…

September 2, 2022

Appointment of Kim Martin as…

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August 26, 2022

John Abbott College and Foundation…

Inaugurated in 2016, the Hall of Distinction was created to…

June 28, 2022

News for the Program Deans’…

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September 11, 2023

A message to the parents…

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