Are you passionate enough about Montréal’s history, architecture and culture to make it your career? Offered in collaboration with the Ville de Montréal, this program is the only one that allows you to be eligible for a tourist guide permit.
Admission
June 2 to August 15
Course start date
End of September
Duration
7 months part-time (240 h)
Format
In-person
Language of instruction
English
French
Compulsory internships
No
Diploma
Attestation of College Studies (ACS)
Overview
Architecture, history, culture and society are all part of this program, which will teach you everything that makes Montréal such a rich and interesting city! Thanks to numerous courses in guiding, tourist reception and group management, you will have everything on hand to become an excellent tour guide.
Program key elements
- ITHQ exclusive training course, offered on a part-time basis
- Prerequisite for obtaining a tourist guide permit from the Ville de Montréal
- Bilingual program (French and English)
- Experienced and passionate instructors
Become an ambassador for your city!
What you will learn
Organizing, guiding, sharing
Partner
The Montréal Tourist Guide program is offered in collaboration with the Ville de Montréal. It is a prerequisite for obtaining the mandatory permit to work as a tourist guide in the city.
Program structure and courses
Duration and schedule
- Program starting in the fall
- Spread over 2 part-time sessions
- Includes a total of 240 hours of coursework
- Classes offered up to 3 nights per week, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., including several Saturdays
Course dates
From September 25 to December 13 for the 2023 Fall session.
- Schedule, dates and course order are subject to change.
- The ITHQ reserves the right to cancel a course or program if there are insufficient registrations to justify its offering. In such cases, program and registration fees will be refunded in full.
Diploma
Attestation of Collegial Studies (ACS) in Montréal Tourist Guide recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur
All students are required to follow certain basic rules regarding professional image.
Admission
Admission application periods
Québec and Canadian applicants
June 2 to August 15 (course start date in September)
International applicants
This program is not available to international applicants
Admission requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must meet one of these criteria:
- Hold a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS), OR
- Hold a related Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), OR Have completed training deemed equivalent outside of Québec, OR
- Have a combination of sufficient training and relevant professional experience
You must also:
- Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written French: refer to the Required language proficiency page for more details.
- Be fluent in oral and written English (knowledge of a 3rd language is an asset).
- Undergo an interview to assess your English and 3rd language skills, if applicable.
Required documents
- Applicants must meet all of the requirements of their chosen program and provide all required documents. Incomplete or late admission application file will be considered ineligible.
- In order for your file to be considered complete, be sure to upload legible copies of all official documents required by your status in PDF format.
- Documents that are not in French or English must be accompanied by an official translation in French or English.
General documents
- Birth certificate
- Motivation letter in which you must indicate the languages you speak and any other relevant comments about your application
Application based on studies
- Secondary school or post-secondary transcript (achievement record)
- Diploma obtained in Québec
Application based on relevant work experience
- Secondary school or post-secondary transcript (achievement record)
- Diploma obtained in Québec, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
General documents
- Birth certificate
- Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
- Motivation letter in which you must indicate the languages you speak and any other relevant comments about your application
- Québec health insurance card, if applicable
Application based on studies
- Complete transcript for the last 2 years of secondary or post-secondary education
- Diploma obtained
Application based on relevant work experience
- Complete transcripts of the last 2 years of study
- Diploma obtained, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
General documents
- Birth certificate
- Canadian citizenship certificate OR permanent resident card
- Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ), if applicable
- Québec health insurance card, if applicable
- Proof of language proficiency in French (language test result or proof of exemption)
- Motivation letter in which you must indicate the languages you speak and any other relevant comments about your application
Application based on studies
- Complete transcripts of the last 2 years of study leading to a degree
- Diploma obtained
Application based on relevant work experience
- Complete transcripts of the last 2 years of study leading to a degree, if applicable
- Diploma obtained, if applicable
- Work certificates attesting to work experience relevant to the program
Not applicable as this program is not available to international applicants
Costs and financial aid
Program fees
Use the program fee calculator to find out about the costs of this program.
Financial aid and scholarships
Looking for financial support for your study project? Find out about the different options available to you.
Future prospects
Take advantage of Montréal’s tourism appeal
Whether you are interested in working in a tourist agency, a tour company, an interpretation centre, a tourist site or as an independent tourist guide, this training will allow you to carve out your place of choice in the Montréal tourist sector.
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