Diploma of College Studies (DCS)

The Diploma of College Studies, or DCS, is issued by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur (MES) for technical or pre-university studies.

The main goal of technical programs is to prepare students for the labour market, although they may also provide access to university studies. They usually require three years of study (six terms). The program-specific component of technical programs consists of 45 to 65 credits. These programs also include at least one workplace practicum.

The main goal of pre-university programs is to prepare students for university. They usually require two years of study (four terms). Besides the general education components, pre-university programs also have a program-specific component. The number of credits varies based on the program.