The Official Foundation: Ministerial Documents

The Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur has released four resources to provide the official foundation of the reform.

Exit Profiles: The Starting Point

document Exit Profiles

This document defines what students should be able to do by the end of their CEGEP studies. Developed through consultations with high schools, universities, and industry, it ensures that the new devis are grounded in real-world needs and expectations.

For a behind-the-scenes look at how Martine Picard created the exit profiles, watch this interview with Annie Bélanger from Together for Success or read about it here in French.

Video thumbnail showing Annie Bélanger interviewing Martine Picard about exit profiles

interview Fr Martine Picard Interview with Annie Bélanger from Together for Success

A behind-the-scenes look at how Martine Picard created the exit profiles.

Coming soon article Fr French article about the exit profiles

A French-language article about how Martine Picard created the exit profiles.

The New Devis

document General Education Components

This is the official set of eight ESL devis. These documents outline the competencies for each level and establish a shared framework across Québec, aligned with the CEFR and focused on communication and action.

Official Communication from the MES

document Letter from the MES

This letter clarifies the implementation of the new course codes and provides key administrative information for departments.
Webinar from the MES

webinar Webinar from the MES

This webinar presents the reform from the Ministry’s perspective, offering insight into its goals, structure, and expected impact across the network.

Timeline (MES Implementation Schedule)

timeline Timeline: MES Implementation Schedule

A visual overview of the process for revising competencies linked to a general education discipline.