If you are an EC Montreal student you will be delighted to hear that  you chose an excellent destination to learn English and French.  MSN’s travel guide has put Montreal in the top 10 cities that are the sexiest on the planet.  Here’s what they had to say about our fair city: ‘Maybe it’s the stylish locals, the mouthwatering cuisine, or the European élan of Old Montreal that nudges the mind (and body) towards more sensual pursuits. Whatever the spark, the city whispers sex appeal. There’s always something intriguing to pique your interest — a thriving club scene, acclaimed restaurants, the annual jazz festival and the sizzle of the Grand Prix. Move over New York City. Montréal is a city that rarely sleeps, making it the perfect partner in crime for couples on the prowl for adventure.’ check out the link for all the details of the poll: http://travel.ca.msn.com/rd-photoviewer.aspx?cp-documentid=256088978#image=2 Most of our visitors and locals would agree that there is something special about this city.  It is hard not to fall in love with all the charms Montreal has to offer.  One of EC Montreal’s goals is to show our students everything this city has to offer!

EC Montreal is launching a new special offer this spring!  We are encouraging our young college and university students to spend their week off from school in vibrant and exciting Montreal! The 1-week package includes French instruction and accommodation at our 515 Residence.  This very attractive package offers a mixology class, a beer tour and an exciting 3-hour tour of Montreal!  If you are already in Montreal, come to visit us at the school and sign up for this amazing deal!  For the rest of you, what are you waiting for?  sign up today and have the most memorable week of your life here in magical Montreal!!

We are thrilled to annouce that Renee Lee has accepted the role of Operations Manager at EC Montreal!  We are confident she will do an amazing job in her new role!  Here’s what she would like to share with you: “I first started working at LSC Montreal in 2007 as a part-time language monitor/office assistant. I immediately loved working in this industry and that is why I applied to become the Administrative Assistant for Accounts and Enrolments a few months later. For 2 years, my responsibilities included student registrations, accounts receivable (invoices, follow up, collection and allocation of payments, reconciliation of accounts, preparation of bank deposits, balancing petty cash and daily deposits), and communicating with customers and agents. From 2010 to 2012, I worked as a Manager at Atti Restaurant where I was in charge of managing accounts, employees and customer satisfaction. In October 2012, I was very fortunate to be given a chance to come back to EC Montreal to work as a Student Counselor, mainly focusing on enhancing and maintaining students’ satisfaction by providing support and services and organizing various activities. Now I am extremely grateful and excited to start my new role as Operations Manager. I look forward to meeting new challenges and continuing to work with the best Operations team!”

Winter in Montréal is seen even before it is felt. Well before the first flake of snow hits the ground, the days grow ever shorter as the sun makes its regular retreat. Now in its 13th year, Montreal highlights Festival – brings back the light, making this festival both a celebration of winter and a harbinger of spring. Running from February 21 to March 3, 2012, The Highlights Festival, is one of the largest winter festivals in the world. Offering a unique experience that includes various arts and gastronomy programs, as well as a host of free family activities (both in- and outdoors), it has attracted some 900,000 guests annually. Each year there is a different emphasis, and this year the spotlight—both in terms of music and cuisine—shines on Belgium. With its renowned chefs and master chocolatiers, Belgium’s Wallonia-Brussels region is the focus of this year’s gastronomy program, which has helped to establish Montréal’s reputation with foodies from near and far by pairing the city’s finest chefs with the some of the world’s greatest culinary masters. Not only has the festival’s honorary presidency been conferred upon Chef Yves Mattagne, whose work has greatly contributed to the gastronomic reputation of Brussels, but a host of visiting chefs and vintners drawn from five continents includes distinguished representatives from both Brussels and Wallonia. This year’s edition of the Highlights Festival sets the table for a gourmet feast of global proportions. Although the festival’s star-studded gastronomy program shines brightly, every facet of Montréal culture glitters with the festival’s arts program, which includes music, theatre, dance and circus arts. This year, the festival, which welcomes both icons and emerging artists from at home and abroad, will culminate with an homage by some of Québec’s biggest musical stars to Belgium’s most famous export, singer Jacques Brel. In addition to a plethora … Read more

This past Saturday, EC Montreal staff and teachers had a very special teambuilding experience.  It was a few hours of bonding between colleagues with a great motive!  We were getting CPR training and First Aid Certification. We began the day with a warm and inviting group breakfast.  It was a little difficult getting up early on a Saturday morning, so knowing a prepared breakfast was waiting for us at the school was just the motivation we needed.  The admin staff and teaching staff gathered at 9 a.m. on a Saturday morning and enjoyed breakfast together. At 10 a.m. we had an instructor from Canada’s Heart and Stroke Foundation come in to give us all CPR training and First Aid Certification.  I can’t really describe the feeling.  All I can say is that it was a very empowering exercise.  Knowing that me and my team of colleagues can save a life, if needed, felt pretty good.  We practiced emergency situations as a group and bonded as a team throughout the experience. We all felt a sense of pride and respect for one another when we past the training session and were presented with our CPR certification card. It was a memorable day and one that we will cherish for many years!  Thank you EC for this wonderful training session!