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PGDip in DESS en orthopédagogie

Université de Montréal

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PGDip in DESS en orthopédagogie is a postgraduate diploma in Special Education programme offered by Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Special Education
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 778 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees (DESS) in orthopedagogy covers five areas of practice: mathematics didactics, French didactics, orthopedagogy for students with behavioural or adaptation difficulties, orthopedagogy for students with disabilities, and learning-support orthopedagogy. It is aimed at the continuing professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff, and of orthopedagogues supporting at-risk students. The 30-credit programme is delivered in a hybrid format combining online and in-person instruction with evening and weekend scheduling, completed over a minimum of two full-time semesters, up to three semesters full-time or nine part-time. Holders of the related orthopedagogy micro-credentials may enter through a nested pathway, and prior experiential learning can be recognized.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a permanent teaching authorization in Quebec (probationary permits are not accepted), or a permanent teaching authorization from their country of origin, or at least five years of teaching experience. French-language proficiency requirements vary according to the applicant's educational background.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en orthopédagogie award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Special Education on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en orthopédagogie take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en orthopédagogie cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

Can PGDip in DESS en orthopédagogie be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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