Services, Workshops and Activities for International Students

ÉTS offers you all kinds of ways to facilitate your integration into life in Québec. A number of workshops and activities are organized throughout the year.

Check the calendar (in French), the Interface newsletter (in French) or just stop by room A-3700!

Adaptation and Integration Services for International Students

Were you excited about living in another country but didn’t think it would be so much colder than you expected, or you couldn’t figure out where to buy your favourite foods, or you couldn’t always understand the language? There can be many challenges associated with cultural adaptation, from integrating into the Québec university system to developing a social network, getting used to the food, and even battling isolation.

For information concerning housing, the cost of living, transportation and community and municipal resources in Montréal, visit our web page entitled Planning your budget and arrival.
In addition, the Glossary of University Studies at ÉTS (in French), which contains a wealth of information about the school, can be very helpful in facilitating your integration.

If you are experiencing difficulties, or if you have practical questions that may seem simple, like “Can we ask the Professor questions during class?”, talk to an International Student Advisor from the International Relations Service (SRI).

Workshops and Activities for International Students

Workshops and activities are held all year long. Sign up for those that interest you today.

Social and cultural activities

Language Café: Every Wednesday at noon, either online or on campus. Join the Language Café Facebook page so you don’t miss a thing.
Programme Contact: This buddy program is intended to facilitate the social and academic integration of new students at all study levels into ÉTS. Learn more.
Contact or join EtSPERANTO (in French), a student group that organizes a variety of cultural outings, entertainment activities, weekends for discovering Québec, etc.
Networking cocktail for graduate and post-graduate students: During each session, the Graduate and Post-Graduate Student Committee and the SRI invite new graduate and post-graduate students to a massive cocktail party that is both festive and informative. Keep an eye on the Interface newsletter (in French) for the next invitation.

Information sessions

For newly admitted sudents | Winter 2022 |2021-10-01 | 11:00 a.m.

Workshops | Immigration, work authorization and permanent residence

Working while studying in Canada | 2021-09-14 | 1:30 p.m.
Renew your official documents | 2021-09-27 | 11:00 a.m.
Renew your official documents | 2021-11-23 | 11:00 a.m.
End of program and immigration status (in French) | 2021-12-01 | 1:30 p.m.
Information session on permanent residency with IRCC | Date to be confirmed

Workshops | Social and community integration

Community resources in Montréal for newcomers | 2021-09-02 | 12:00 a.m.
Living in Montréal (in French) | 2021-09-03 | 12:00 noon
Studying in Montréal without breaking the bank| 2021-09-29 | 11:00 a.m.
Navigating the Québec health care system | 2021-10-19 | 1:30 p.m.
10 ways to love winter| 2021-11-18 | 1:30 p.m.

Workshops | Academic support

Suspension from studies: From devastation to recovery (in French) | 2021-09-30 | 11:00 a.m.
Mid-term review | 2021-11-02 | 1:30 p.m.

Be sure to check the calendar of events (in French) and the Interface newsletter (in French) so you don’t miss any of the activities that enrich the lives of ÉTS students.