Cégep Édouard-Montpetit is facing scrutiny after reporting high failure rates in a provincially funded refresher program for internationally educated nurses recruited from French-speaking Africa. According to Le Devoir, six of the 13 students in a recent cohort at the cégep failed the program, prompting the Government of Québec to question the institution’s support measures. While the cégep’s overall success rate for the program since October 2023 remains at 74%, some of the program’s students have raised concerns about poor communication, harsh grading, and a cold learning environment. Cégep officials maintain that the evaluation process is rigorous, but fair. The cégep has since launched a comprehensive review of its student support services.
