River East Transcona School Division (RETSD) - Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau

Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau (CPET) is a French immersion secondary school in River East Transcona School Division that offers classes for students from grades 9–12. The school’s mission is to prepare bilingual learners for the challenges of tomorrow and to foster an appreciation for learning, discovery, citizenship, creativity, and leadership. CPET welcomes international students every year and the international students who attend this school have a very unique “dual experience.” The school welcomes students who wish to study completely in French and improve their French skills. Students will be able to take an English class there, as well, and improve their English skills.

It is important that students wishing to study at CPET have a strong functional level of French. International students who study at CPET are fully integrated with the Canadian students.

Why Collège Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau

• Courses offered: The staff at CPET is committed to offering students a sound academic education en français, along with numerous enriching opportunities in the areas of athletics, cultural awareness and social responsibility. CPET is a safe environment wherein students are encouraged to expand their interpersonal and critical thinking skills. As proud Canadiens ou Canadiennes, students can expect that teachers and administrators will call on them to assume increasing ownership of their academic success.
• Extracurricular activities: CPET offers a rich program of extracurricular activities outside of regular class time. The school encourages students to contribute in meaningful ways to the betterment of its community by participating in these activities. At CPET, students have the chance to participate on intramural and interschool sports teams. Along with sports, there are a variety of other activities, including community service clubs, student government, drama performances, a human rights club, and UNESCO activities. There are activities and clubs for a variety of interests, so all students can get involved in the school community.