Academic calendar
Francisation Session Fall 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2025-2026
- Day Session 2025-2026
- Francisation Session Fall 2026Relevant now
- Day Session 2026-2027
- Francisation Session Winter 2027
- Francisation Session Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 29 of 29 terms
A
- AFE
- Aide financière aux études; the Quebec government's financial assistance program for students.
- ASP
- Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle; a specialized certification program offered to students who have already completed a DEP.
- ASP
- Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle; a post-diploma specialization certificate offered at the center.
- ATP
- Assistant(e) technique en pharmacie; the pharmacy technical assistant program.
C
- CFP
- Centre de formation professionnelle; the common shorthand used by students to refer to the school.
- CFP
- Centre de formation professionnelle; the general term used to refer to the vocational training center itself.
- CSSPI
- Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l'Île, the school board that oversees the center's operations.
D
- DEP
- Diplôme d'études professionnelles; the vocational diploma students are working to obtain.
- DEP
- Diplôme d'études professionnelles; the vocational diploma program students are enrolled in (e.g., Mechanics, Welding).
E
- EPI
- Équipement de protection individuelle; the mandatory safety gear (steel-toed boots, goggles) required to enter the shops.
L
- L'examen du ministère
- The final provincial licensing exam required to practice as a nursing assistant.
- la caf
- The on-site cafeteria where students gather for meals and breaks between workshop sessions.
- La clinique
- Refers to the simulated health environment where SASI students perform practical exams.
- La reprise
- A retake of a specific competency module or exam, a common occurrence in vocational training.
- Le bloc
- A specific module or unit of study within the vocational training curriculum.
- Le garage
- Specifically refers to the automotive mechanics and bodywork training wing of the center.
- Le portail
- Common shorthand for the Mozaïk student portal used to track academic progress.
- Le shop
- The practical workshop or garage area where students perform hands-on training in mechanics or welding.
- Le stage
- The mandatory workplace internship component required to complete the vocational program.
M
- Module
- The specific competency-based units of study that make up the curriculum, rather than traditional semester classes.
P
- PAB
- Préposé aux bénéficiaires; refers to the patient service associate role that many SASI students work in.
- Piquer
- Common student slang for practicing injections or blood draws in the health programs.
- Plateau
- The technical simulation environment (like a mock hospital ward or salon) where students practice.
R
- RAC
- Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences; the administrative process for getting credit for previous work experience.
- Récup
- Short for 'récupération,' referring to dedicated time for students to receive extra help or catch up on modules.
S
- SARCA
- Services d'accueil, de référence, de conseil et d'accompagnement; the department responsible for student orientation and academic guidance.
- SASI
- Santé, assistance et soins infirmiers; the nursing assistant program which is the campus's primary focus.
- Stage
- The mandatory professional internship required for students to complete their vocational program.
U
- Uniforme
- The required professional attire, such as scrubs for nursing students or black attire for beauty students.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- AdmissionFP
- The centralized online portal used by students to apply for programs and track their application status.
- Carte OPUS
- The essential transit card for Montreal's STM network, which students can obtain at a reduced rate with proof of enrollment.
- CPG
- The common abbreviation used by students and staff for Centre Paul-Gratton.
- Entrées continues
- A logistics term for programs with 'continuous intake,' allowing students to start their training at multiple points throughout the year.
- L'atelier
- The workshop area specifically designated for hands-on training in mechanics or welding.
- L'Hôpital
- Refers to Rue de l'Hôpital, the street where the center is located, often used to give directions to the campus.
- La carte
- The student ID card required for accessing services, obtaining transit discounts, and locker registration.
- Le Salon
- The public-facing student hair and beauty salon where students perform services on real clients for credit.
- Les ateliers
- The specialized workshop wings where practical trade training (like welding or mechanics) occurs.
- Mozaïk
- The official online portal where students access their schedules, grades, and attendance records.
- OPUS
- The transit card used for the STM (Montreal bus/metro); students are eligible for the reduced-fare student version.
- Paul-Gratton
- The primary vocational training facility located on Boulevard de l'Ormière in Anjou.
- Poinçonner
- The requirement to 'punch in' or log hours, as vocational programs have strict attendance requirements for Ministry certification.
- Portail CSSPI
- The online student portal used to track grades, attendance, and official schedules.
- Portail Mozaïk
- The digital platform where students access their schedules, academic transcripts, and administrative documents.
- RAC
- Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences; the process for adult students to get credit for prior work experience.
- RDP
- Short for Rivière-des-Prairies, the neighborhood where the campus is located.
- Rue de l'Hôpital
- The street name often used by students and staff to identify the school's specific location in Pointe-aux-Trembles.
- SARCA
- Services d'accueil, de référence, de conseil et d'accompagnement; the guidance and academic counseling office.
- Sherbrooke
- Refers to the main campus location situated on Sherbrooke Street East in Montreal.
- SST
- Santé et sécurité au travail; the strict health and safety regulations that govern all conduct in the workshops.
- Stationnement
- The designated parking area for students, which is a primary concern for the commuter-heavy population.
- Uniforme
- The mandatory clinical scrubs required for all practical laboratory classes and internships.
- Vignette
- The parking permit sticker required for students who wish to use the center's designated parking lot.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Francisation Session Fall 2026 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 29 approved campus terms and 24 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.