
The province of Quebec is a world leader in vocational training. These short-term training programs (1 to 2 years) are geared toward learning a trade related to the job market.

Vocational training leads to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) issued by the Ministère de l’Éducation of Quebec (MEES)
About Quebec education system

144
Vocational training programs
Offered in 21 fields*
187
Vocation training centres
In Quebec
+ 115 000
students**
* Source: Annual report 2018-2019 of the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur of Quebec