Planning a budget

Here is an overview of the fees to anticipate for carrying out your vocational training project in Québec.

Before departure

Administrative fees

Administrative fees include the costs related to opening your file with Québec métiers d’avenir, as well as those associated with obtaining the documents required for your immigration procedures with the governments of Québec and Canada.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees include :

• tuition fees
• Related fees such as school supplies and equipment.

They range from $10,000 to $60,000 depending on the program and institution selected. You can view the details on each program’s page or by using our search engine.

Please note that French citizens benefit an exemption from tuition fees under an agreement between Québec and France. However, they are still required to pay the related fees.

Insurance

Under Québec’s Immigration Act, all international students are required to have health and hospitalization insurance and to maintain this coverage for the entire duration of their studies in Québec.

The monthly insurance premium may range from $90 to $100 per person, depending on the insurer. It is also recommended that individuals immigrating with you obtain health and hospitalization insurance.

Depending on the institution selected, full payment of the premium may be required before the start of the program or may be spread out over the year.

French citizens enrolled full-time in a vocational training center in Québec are eligible for free coverage provided by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ), as long as they are affiliated with France’s social security system.

Payment methods for tuition fees and insurance

Depending on the vocational training center you choose, two payment methods are possible:

• 1. Payment to Éducation internationale

Tuition fees and/or insurance premiums must be paid to Éducation internationale when the educational institution has authorized the cooperative to collect them. For full details, please refer to the Payment and Refund Policy provided for this purpose.

• 2. Direct Payment to the Training Centre

If Éducation internationale has not been authorized by the training center, the student must make payments directly to their institution. In this case, it is important to consult the payment and refund policy of that center to understand the applicable terms.

Important: Your support team will inform you of the applicable payment method based on the training center you have selected.

Transportation costs

The cost of a round-trip airline ticket to Québec can range from $1,000 to $3,000 per person, depending on your point of departure. Depending on the airline you choose, you may also need to budget for additional baggage fees, which can be up to $150 per item.

Éducation internationale has entered into an agreement with Air Canada, offering you several benefits. Full details will be provided once you begin your registration process.

Upon arrival and during your training

Settlement costs

You should plan to include an amount in your budget to cover settlement expenses. These costs may include connection fees for utilities (internet, electricity), the deposit for your first month’s rent, hotel accommodation for your first nights in Québec (if applicable), the purchase of winter clothing, and other related expenses.

Living expenses (housing, food, transportation, insurance, etc.)

Here is an estimated monthly budget that an international student should plan for to live and study in Québec in 2025. These amounts are provided for reference only and may vary depending on the region, lifestyle, type of housing selected, and individual habits.

Estimated monthly budget for a foreign student in Quebec

• Accommodation (room or studio) : $500 to $900
• Food : $400 to $500
• Transportation (bus) : $60 to $120
• Health insurance : $90 to $100
• Telephone and internet : $50 to $80
• Leisure and unforeseen events : $100 to $200
• Estimated Total : $1 200 to $1 900

Note: Housing costs can vary significantly depending on the type of accommodation (size, furnishings, inclusions, etc.) and the region where you study. To give you an idea of average monthly rent for a unit with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms:

• In Montréal: $1,500 to $2,000 per month
• In Québec City: $1,300 to $1,800 per month
• In other regions: $800 to $1,400 per month

Other Expenses

In addition to the amounts listed above, you may need to budget for other expenses depending on your situation and needs, such as:

Childcare services: If you are coming with children under the age of 6, you will need to plan for childcare costs:

• Subsidized daycare: $9.35 per day
• Non-subsidized daycare: $35 – $60 per day

Note: Public school in Québec is free from preschool through secondary education.

Vehicle: Purchase or rental of a car (including insurance, maintenance, fuel, etc.)