Updated Criteria for Québec Graduates Seeking PEQ Eligibility

To qualify for the Québec Experience Program (PEQ) as a graduate, effective November 23, 2024, you need to meet the following conditions:

Completion of Studies in French:

Your program should be 100% completed in French (all courses or credits).

For Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) holders, every course must be conducted in French.

Accepted Programs:

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS): Requires at least 1,800 hours of study.

Combined DVS and Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS): Should total a minimum of 1,800 hours of continuous education toward a specific trade.

Counting International Studies:

Courses completed abroad (e.g., as part of an exchange) contribute toward the French requirement.

Alternate French Study Requirement:

If your program wasn’t completed in French, you must have completed three years of full-time secondary or post-secondary education in French, either in Québec or abroad

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