Academic calendar
Secondary School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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- 1 Yonge
- The food court and retail amenities located on the ground floor of the main campus building at 1 Yonge Street.
A
- ACFO
- Association des communautés francophones de l'Ontario; a key community partner for student advocacy and events.
- ACUFC
- Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne, the overarching academic affiliation for the campus.
- AÉTO
- Association des élèves de Toronto Ouest, the official student government body.
- AGE
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants; the official student union for Collège Boréal.
- AGEE
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants, the official student union for Collège Boréal.
- AGÉÉUOF
- The student association representing students at the Université de l'Ontario français.
- AGEUOF
- Association générale des étudiantes et étudiants de l'UOF, the student government for the Université de l'Ontario français.
B
- Balzac's
- The go-to coffee shop in the Distillery District for student meetings and study sessions.
- Boréal
- The common shorthand name for the college itself.
C
- Campus Common
- A private student housing option located downtown, serving multiple institutions including Boréal.
- Can-Am
- A private student residence option located in the downtown core used by the local French-speaking student population.
- Canadiana
- A private student residence building in the downtown core that often houses college students from the Toronto Ouest campus cluster.
- CÉ
- Conseil d'école, the school council that includes student representatives and parents.
- College West
- A private student-oriented apartment building at 897 College St, frequently used by students attending the Lansdowne/Toronto Ouest site.
D
- Distillery
- The Distillery District neighborhood surrounding the 60 Distillery Lane campus, which serves as the primary area for student dining and social breaks.
- DR1
- Destination Réussite; a program facilitating the transition from high school to college/university.
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- ÉSTO
- The most common acronym and shorthand name for the school/campus.
F
- Franco
- Short for Francophone; used to describe the student identity and the French-speaking community in Toronto.
- Franco Foot
- The campus soccer team/club that competes in local and regional matches.
- Francos
- A collective term for the French-speaking student community in the Toronto area.
- Franglais
- The common linguistic blend of French and English spoken by students in the hallways.
- Franglo
- A term used to describe bilingual students who navigate both French and English cultures in Toronto.
H
- Harrington
- Harrington Housing, a popular off-campus student housing network used by international students attending the Toronto campus.
L
- L'Agora
- The open-concept assembly and event space used for campus-wide gatherings.
- L'Agora
- The main social hub and gathering space at the nearby UOF campus where students meet for coffee and lunch.
- L'Ouest
- A common shorthand for the school name, often used in the phrase 'à l'Ouest'.
- La Passerelle
- Refers to La Passerelle-I.D.É., a career and community service center frequently used by students for employment and integration help.
- La Rotonde
- The circular meeting or lounge area often used as a landmark for meeting up.
- La West
- A bilingual nickname for the school used by students in social media captions.
- Le 1
- Student shorthand specifically referring to the 1 Yonge Street campus building.
- Le 6ix
- A common nickname for Toronto used by students in social media and casual conversation.
- Le Carrefour
- A term often used to describe the French-language community and educational hub in the city.
- Le Duff
- Dufferin Mall, the primary off-campus food court and hangout spot located across from the school.
- Le Studio
- The multimedia and creative production room available for student use.
- Loblaws
- The large grocery store at Lower Jarvis and Queens Quay used by students for quick grab-and-go meals.
M
- MHS
- Majeure Haute Spécialisation; refers to the Specialist High Skills Major programs often discussed during recruitment and transitions.
N
- NoFrills
- The nearby grocery store where students frequently go to buy snacks and drinks during lunch breaks.
P
- Parkside
- The primary off-campus student residence located at 111 Carlton St, frequently used by Boréal and UOF students due to the lack of on-site housing.
R
- Radio ÉSTO
- The student-run radio station that handles morning announcements and music.
- REE
- Regroupement étudiant; a general term for student groups or clubs on campus.
- RIF
- Réseau en immigration francophone; an organization often present on campus providing services to newcomer students.
S
- St. Lawrence
- St. Lawrence Market, located a short walk away, used by students for affordable fresh food and diverse lunch options.
- Sudbury
- Referring to the main campus of Collège Boréal; often used when discussing province-wide events or administration.
- Sugar Beach
- The outdoor park area across from the campus where students congregate for lunch during warmer months.
T
- T-Dot
- A common slang term for Toronto used by students in casual conversation.
- T-O
- A phonetic nickname for Toronto Ouest (pronounced 'Te-O' in French).
- The Caf
- The cafeteria located within the 330 Lansdowne (Toronto Ouest) building.
- The Distillery
- The Distillery District adjacent to the campus, where students go for high-end coffee and meals.
- The Esplanade
- A nearby street with numerous restaurants and quick-service food options for students at the main Toronto campus.
- The Quad
- A student housing complex often used by those commuting from the north end of the city.
- The Well
- A nearby commercial hub used by students for dining and social outings.
U
- UOF
- Université de l'Ontario français; the partner university that shares the 9 Lower Jarvis campus facilities.
V
- Vipères
- The official mascot and collective nickname for Collège Boréal students and their athletic teams.
W
- WUSC
- World University Service of Canada, a student-led group active in refugee sponsorship and social justice on campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1 Yonge
- The primary address and name used for the main Collège Boréal Toronto campus.
- 60 Distillery
- The current address and primary building for the Collège Boréal Toronto campus in the Distillery District.
- Boreal Mobile
- The official college app used by students to track schedules, news, and campus events.
- Brightspace
- The digital learning management system (LMS) where all course materials and grades are hosted.
- Distillery Lane
- The former location of the campus, still used as a landmark for the surrounding area.
- Dufferin
- Refers to both the nearby Dufferin subway station and the general neighborhood surrounding the campus.
- Formation Relais
- Bridging programs designed for internationally trained professionals to integrate into the Ontario workforce.
- good_food_caf
- Good Food Café
- Jarvis
- Shorthand for the entire campus facility based on its street location.
- L'Agora
- The central open-concept meeting and event space within the 9 Lower Jarvis campus.
- Lansdowne
- The satellite site located at 330 Lansdowne Ave, shared with the Toronto Ouest secondary school.
- Le 1 Yonge
- The former long-time location of the Collège Boréal Toronto campus before its move to the Distillery District.
- Le 29
- The 29 Dufferin bus, the primary transit route used by students to reach the campus.
- Le 4e
- The fourth floor, which is the dedicated level for the school within the shared community building.
- Le 9
- The common shorthand for the main campus building located at 9 Lower Jarvis Street.
- Le Carrefour
- The 'Crossroads' area, referring to the integrated service and learning hub on the Toronto campus.
- Le Labo
- The francophone media arts center located within the campus building used for student projects.
- Le parvis
- The front entrance plaza and steps where students gather before and after school hours.
- Mon Boréal
- The official student portal used for accessing grades, schedules, and administrative documents.
- OneCard
- The multi-purpose student identification card used for campus access and identification.
- Places4students
- The third-party housing portal officially recommended by the college for students seeking off-campus accommodation in Toronto.
- Portail
- The online student portal used to access course materials, grades, and personal academic schedules.
- Portail Boréal
- The central online student portal for accessing grades, course materials, and administrative services.
- Presto
- The essential transit card used for the TTC, GO Transit, and UP Express to commute to the downtown campus.
- Saint-Jo
- The Saint-Joseph building, the historic structure that houses the Toronto Ouest campus.
- The Centre
- Shorthand for the 'Centre de Toronto', the official designation for the college's Toronto operations.
- Toronto Ouest
- The specific name of the site at 330 Lansdowne, often used to distinguish it from the downtown campus.
- TTC
- The Toronto Transit Commission; the primary public transit system (subway and streetcars) used to reach the campus.
- U-Pass
- While not a universal pass for all, it refers to the transit discount programs students often inquire about for the TTC or MiWay.
- Union
- Union Station, the major transit hub located a short walk or bus ride from the campus.
- Zoom
- The primary platform used for the 'hybrid' or virtual classroom components of many programs.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Secondary School Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 55 approved campus terms and 31 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.