International Program

Your Home Away from Home at Kells

At Kells, we proudly welcome international students into a dynamic and supportive community where they can thrive both academically and personally. With a warm atmosphere and a comprehensive program, Kells offers international students a meaningful educational journey that prepares them for university and beyond.

Whether you're seeking a short-term cultural experience or a full academic journey, Kells offers flexible options — including the ability to attend for just one semester. Both homestay and residence accommodations are available to suit students' needs. Life at Kells is full of opportunities for connection, creativity, and exploration. International students are fully immersed in our vibrant school culture through  clubs, extracurriculars, and seasonal outings—from sports and ski trips to Book Club and Student Council. Academically, they’re integrated into mainstream classes for some subjects, while also receiving intensive language instruction at the Language Center.

Our Language Center is dedicated to helping students advance their English fluency through personalized, skill-based instruction. To ease the transition, we provide remote English testing before arrival, allowing for smooth placement into the appropriate ESL level right from the start. Our goal is to strengthen each student’s language abilities and readiness so they can confidently transition into mainstream English Language Arts classes as soon as possible. Learn more about our ESL program here.

Students also benefit from studying in one of the world’s most bilingual cities — Montreal — where exposure to both English and French is a natural part of daily life. Kells offers French classes at different levels, allowing students to continue building their French skills or start learning from the basics, depending on their prior experience.

With over 45 nationalities represented, Kells is a truly multicultural community where every student feels at home.