Top Subjects Students Struggle With in Montreal High Schools

Secondary 4 Science/Math (SN)

This is notoriously the biggest hurdle for high school students in Quebec. The jump in difficulty from Sec 3 is significant, and the pace is relentless.

Secondary 5 Physics and Chemistry

These subjects require strong foundational math skills. Many students who struggled in Sec 4 math find themselves completely lost here.

French as a Second Language

For students in English schools, passing the provincial French exams is mandatory for graduation. Written comprehension and production are common pain points.