Collège La Cité facts for kids
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Other name
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Collège La Cité |
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| Type | Public college of applied arts and technology |
| Established | 1989 |
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Academic affiliations
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ACCC, AUCC, CBIE |
| President | Lise Bourgeois |
| Students | 5,000 (2020: 1,224 FTEs) |
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Canada
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| Campus | Central |
| Colours | Green & black |
| Nickname | The Coyotes |
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Sporting affiliations
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CCAA |
| Mascot | Coyote |
Collège La Cité, often just called La Cité, is a public college in Ontario, Canada. It teaches in French. It was started in 1989 in Ottawa. It also has a campus in Hawkesbury and an office in Toronto.
La Cité is the biggest French-language college in Ontario. About 5,000 full-time students go there. They come from Ontario, other parts of Canada, and even other countries. The college offers more than 90 different programs.
In 2011, La Cité was ranked number one among 24 colleges in Ontario. Students were very happy with their learning and the services. Graduates also found jobs easily. The college was also ranked second for the quality of its buildings.
In 2012 and 2013, La Cité was named one of the top employers. This was for the Ottawa area and for Canada.
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History of La Cité College
The government of Ontario started many colleges in 1967. Some of these colleges, like Algonquin College in Ottawa, offered programs in French. But people soon thought about making a college just for French speakers.
In 1987, a group was asked to study this idea. They decided that a new French college was a great idea. In 1988, the government agreed to create a college that would teach only in French.
In 1989, the Canadian and Ontario governments made a plan. They would share the costs to build this new college. It was officially named "Collège d’arts appliqués et de technologie La Cité".
La Cité first opened its doors in September 1990. About 2,300 students started classes in temporary buildings in Ottawa. In 1993, the college bought land for a permanent campus. Construction began that same year. The main campus was ready for students in the 1995–1996 school year. This campus covers about 24 hectares (60 acres). It has eight buildings.
Over the years, more and more students have joined La Cité. The college also offers more and more types of training. In 2013, the college got a new logo and changed its name to just "La Cité".
Who Leads La Cité?
The first president of La Cité was Andrée Lortie. She led the college until 2010. After her, Lise Bourgeois became the new president. She used to be in charge of a large French school board.
Campuses of La Cité
The main campus of La Cité is in Ottawa. It has ten buildings. These buildings are all connected by walkways in the sky or by tunnels. This means you can walk between buildings without going outside!
In 2010, another campus opened in Orléans. This is a part of Ottawa. It is called the Alphonse-Desjardins campus. It has a special training center for construction jobs.
In 2011, the 911 Institute opened on the main campus. This is a training center for emergency services. La Cité also has a smaller campus in Hawkesbury. This town is about 100 km from Ottawa. The college now offers some programs in Toronto too.
What Can You Study at La Cité?
La Cité offers more than 90 different training programs. Many programs teach terms in both French and English. This is because Canada has two official languages. The college also has programs where you can learn a trade. These include construction, car repair, and other hands-on jobs.
Here are some of the areas you can study at La Cité:
- Administration (like business and office work)
- Applied sciences (like lab work)
- Apprenticeship programs (learning a trade on the job)
- Arts and design (like drawing and graphic design)
- Communications (like journalism and public relations)
- Computers (like programming and IT support)
- Construction and mechanics (like building and fixing things)
- Electronics (like working with circuits)
- Aesthetics and hairdressing (like beauty and hair care)
- Forest environment (like working with nature)
- Health sciences (like nursing and medical labs)
- Hospitality (like hotels and restaurants)
- Housing and interior design (like decorating homes)
- Legal services (like helping with law)
- Media (like radio and TV)
- Preparatory programs (to get ready for college)
- Security (like police and security guards)
- Social sciences (like helping people in the community)
- Tourism and leisure (like travel and fun activities)
La Cité also offers one special degree program. It is called the Baccalauréat en technologie appliquée (Biotechnologie).
Student Residence
La Cité has a place for students to live. It is called the student residence. It opened in 2002. This building has four floors. It is close to the main campus. It has 124 units and can house 251 students.
Sports at La Cité
La Cité's sports teams are called the Coyotes. The student association manages them. They play against other colleges in sports like:
- Men's and women's soccer
- Men's and women's volleyball
- Men's basketball
The college is part of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA). It is also a member of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA).
Media at La Cité
La Cité has its own radio station called Lab Radio. It is part of the media courses. You can listen to it on 91.9 FM.
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1990 - 2002
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2003 - October 2013
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November 2013 – present
See also
- Higher education in Ontario
- List of colleges in Ontario
- List of universities in Ontario
