Meeting
Practical
Needs
During your stay here in Canada, we want you to thrive and can help you meet any practical needs that you may have.
Career Counselling
Career Counselling for Students
Join our Friday zoom sessions for 30 minutes of one-on-one career support. Discover your strengths and explore opportunities in Canada.
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Practical Guidance
Get help with resumes, job search, interview skills, and industry insights. Our staff will equip you with tools for success.
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Book Your Spot
Prepare your resume and email belinda.tang@ismc.ca to book an appointment. Sessions are by appointment only — take the next step today!
ISMC Montreal Tax Clinic
The ISMC Montreal Tax Clinic offers FREE tax filing assistance for qualified international students, newcomers, and former international students. Taxes can feel unfamiliar and confusing, but our volunteers are here to help and ensure that you stay compliant.
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Operating virtually from March to April each year, our clinic provides a quick, efficient, and hassle-free way to file your taxes.
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Please fill out the form here to file your taxes for the 2024 tax year.
Fall 2025 in-person English/French Programs
​We are currently partnering with the Church of St. Mark and St. Peter (CMP) and Montreal Chinese Baptist Church (MCBC) for our language programs.
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English and French programs at CMP has already started and they will continue until the end of November.
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Intermediate/Advanced Level English at MCBC starts on Oct 23. Please click on the link on the left for registration.
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If you are interested in joining one of our English/French programs and would like to receive further details for upcoming courses, please text English to: 438-500-0896 and you will be automatically added to our Database.
Buddy Program
The Buddy Program connects a new international student with another student from the same country and/or campus. Through the program, new students can learn the basics of living in Montréal and how to get around the city with the help of their buddy.
Our hope is that friendships will be built, and students will develop a strong support network during their time of study in Montréal.
If you would like to find a buddy or become one yourself, please email: belinda.tang@ismc.ca
Canadian Idioms
Idioms can help improve your conversational skills because it shows native speakers that you understand the cultural meaning and context behind the idiom you're using
We post one Canadian idiom a day on our Facebook Page and Instagram.
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Welcome to follow us and like the page, we hope you enjoy the daily learning and connect well with local Canadians!!!
How Can We Help You?
If you have any other needs that you would like to talk with us about,
please contact us at: montreal@ismc.ca and we will do our best to assist you.