The end of secondary school… At this stage of school, there are many options, and that can lead to lots of questions and concerns.
To help your child choose the right path that corresponds to their needs and their project for the future, you can encourage them to:
The education system in Québec
The education system is comprised of several levels: preschool, primary and secondary school, college, university and postdoctoral studies.
*There are also government schools and private educational institutions authorized by the Québec government that offer recognized programs of study.
For more details on each level, and to get a better idea of the various possible paths in the Québec education system, you can go to this page on the government of Québec website:
A parent-teenager discussion about career choices
Designed by Academos, Explore ton futur is a discussion game that encourages the conversation between parents and teenagers about career choices, to get them to think about their options.
The tool shows cards with questions. You only have to ask them to your teenager, to get them thinking about their professional options.
Give your child a chance to think about their future without pressure.
Alloprof Parents has designed a wheel of questions to start a discussion with your teenager and help them start thinking about their future.
Cut out the wheel and assemble it.
Taking turns, spin the wheel and answer the random question that comes up.
Use that opportunity to discuss your professional future and course selection.