FAQ

RMC Saint-Jean develops bilingual leaders imbued with exemplary values that serve Canada with distinction.

• The training students receive fosters the simultaneous integration of military, intellectual and critical, and professional university education.
• University students receive comprehensive training against four pillars that include university education, bilingualism, leadership and physical fitness.
• Our institution demonstrates that it meets the needs of the CAF in an active and dynamic way. It is able to advise the CAF based on expertise to help define and accomplish its missions.

Royal Military College Saint-Jean offers outstanding college-level and university-level education, fully subsidized studies with an unparalleled student-teacher ratio and a salary during studies. Upon completion of their studies, officer cadets/naval cadets can count on well-paid employment and an exciting career in the Canadian Armed Forces. You will also have a good pension plan and your contributions will start right from the beginning of your studies. For more information on the Royal Military College Saint, contact a Royal Military College Saint-Jean Liaison Cell at OL-CMRSJ@cmrsj-rmcsj.ca.

There are two military colleges in Canada and both are complementary. The Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario was founded in 1876 and offers university-level education. Royal Military College Saint-Jean, located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, was initially founded in 1952. Closed in 1995 and re-opened in 2008, it offers postsecondary-level education, leading to a diploma of college studies in Science and Social Science. Since 2019, The Royal Military College Saint-Jean offers an undergraduate degree program in International Studies

RMC Saint-Jean’s curriculum is based on four pillars: Academics, Military, Physical Fitness and Bilingualism. To graduate you must succeed in all four pillars.

The College ROTP is a program conducted in residence. Therefore, all officer cadets/naval cadets, regardless of marital status, are required to live on college grounds and use the dining facilities.

Throughout their studies at Canadian Military Colleges, officer cadets/naval cadets are not allowed to serve in operations, whether in Canada or abroad. Only military personnel fully trained in their task group and having intensive training (usually lasting several months) are deployed on mission.

The 22 occupations offered to Canadian Military College graduates are:

Royal Canadian Navy

• Naval Warfare Officer

Army

• Artillery Officer
• Armour Officer
• Infantry Officer

Royal Canadian Air Force

• Pilot
• Air Combat Systems Officer
• Aerospace Control Officer
• Air Operations Officer

Common to the three services

• Logistics Officer
• Military Police Officer
• Intelligence Officer
• Health Care Administration Officer
• Personnel Selection Officer
• Public Affairs Officer

Please note that the Science programme is a prerequisite for the following occupations:

Royal Canadian Navy

• Marine Systems Engineering Officer
• Naval Combat Systems Engineering Officer

Army

• Engineer Officer
• Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Officer
• Signals Officer

Royal Canadian Air Force

• Aerospace Engineering Officer
• Construction Engineering Officer
• Communication Electronics Engineering Officer

The number of offers will vary from one year to another. Approximatively 595 offers are made annually under the ROTP of which 405 will be for studies within the Canadian Military Colleges (Kingston and Saint-Jean). Find below the number of offers by trade made to naval cadets/ officer cadets at RMC Saint-Jean in the last two years:

Trade	Cohort 2022-2023		Cohort 2023-2024
	175 offers		185 offers
	Percentage	Number	Percentage	Number
ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY (3)	15%	26	14%	27
Naval Warfare Officer	9%	16	10%	18
Marine Systems Engineering Officer	3%	5	3%	6
Naval Combat Systems Engineering Officer	3%	5	2%	3
ARMY (6)	44%	77	49%	90
Artillery Officer	9%	15	4%	7
Armour Officer	6%	11	10%	19
Infantry Officer	15%	26	18%	34
Engineer Officer	6%	11	8%	14
Signals Officer	2%	4	2%	3
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Officer	6%	10	7%	13
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE (7)	27%	47	25%	46
Pilot	7%	12	5%	10
Air Combat Systems Officer	1%	2	2%	4
Aerospace Control Officer	2%	3	3%	6
Air Operations Officer	2%	3	2%	3
Construction Engineering Officer	2%	4	2%	4
Aerospace Engineering Officer	9%	15	10%	18
Communication and Electronics Engineering (Air) Officer	5%	8	1%	1
COMMON TO THE THREE SERVICES (6)	14%	25	12%	22
Logistics Officer	9%	16	5%	9
Military Police Officer	1%	2	2%	4
Intelligence Officer	2%	3	3%	6
Health Care Administration Officer	1%	1	1%	1
Personnel Selection Officer	1%	2	1%	1
Public Affair Officer	1%	1	1%	1

Naval/officer cadets with no prior service in the Reserve Force earn 30,252 $ per year. After tax, Canadian Armed Forces pension plan, and room and board deductions, naval/officer cadets have 12 272 $ per year or 1031 $ per month for their personal expenses.

Once their studies are completed, Naval/officer cadets are promoted to Acting Sub-Lieutenant or Second Lieutenant and will earn $5,550 monthly or $66,600 annually.

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At Royal Military College Saint-Jean, officer cadets/naval cadets can study Science or Social Science. Officer cadets/naval cadets in the Science programme can pursue studies in any Science or Engineering programme at the Royal Military College of Canada. Those studying Social Science must pursue their studies in any Arts programme at the Royal Military College of Canada or complete their university studies at RMC Saint-Jean in the program in International Studies. It should be noted that some Arts programmes have specific prerequisites.

For information on the courses offered, refer to the following Course Calendar .

All college courses offered by Royal Military College Saint-Jean are recognized by the Ministry of Education of Quebec. Officer cadets/naval cadets receive a transcript from the Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. If they decide to continue their studies elsewhere, completed courses will be recognized towards a college degree in another institution. These courses are also fully recognized by the Royal Military College of Canada as equivalent to those they offer in first-year University.

The compability of academic programs with the occupation choices may be found at the following link: https://www.cmrsj-rmcsj.forces.gc.ca/fe-fs/brochure/brochure-eng.asp#occu

A naval/officer cadet can change programmes under certain conditions. For example, if the trade requires studies in Science, the naval/officer cadet will have to remain in this programme or ask for a change of trade to change programme.

Refresher courses are not offered at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean.

At Royal Military College Saint-Jean, faculty members are dedicated and have their naval/officer cadets success at heart. Classes are rarely composed of more than 20 naval/officer cadets, the average being of about 10 naval/officer cadets per class. During the week, Monday through Thursday evening, new naval/officer cadets have a mandatory study period. In addition, they benefit from a complete range of academic support services.

No. These programmes are not offered at Canadian Military Colleges. For career opportunities or subsidized studies in these fields, please consult the specialized Training Plans offered by the Canadian Armed Forces or contact your nearest Recruiting Center by dialing 1-800-856-8488. In the case of employment related to Health Services communicate at the following generic address HealthSvcsRecruiting-RecrutementSvcsdesante@forces.gc.ca

At the Royal Military College of Canada, officer cadets/naval cadets study in an undergraduate degree programme in Engineering, Science or Arts. The Science and Engineering programmes include a number of courses in Arts, while Arts programmes include a number of Mathematics and Science courses.

More information on the programmes offered can be found on the Royal Military College of Canada website.

To be successful as a Canadian Armed Forces officer, it is important to be able to communicate effectively in both official languages. One of the four pillars of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean curriculum is bilingualism. In addition to second language courses, a bilingualism programme is in place to foster second language acquisition. To further enhance second language acquisition, Royal Military College Saint-Jean offers small classes, individualized instruction, and supplementary tutoring in state-of-the art facilities which include Smart Boards in classrooms, language laboratories, and a Resource Centre. Outside of the classroom, bilingualism is also fostered in many ways. Military training, sports, and other activities are conducted in both languages, and the "Language of the Week" on campus alternates between French and English. Numerous cultural activities are also organized. For example, in the quarters, Francophone officer cadets/naval cadets are paired with Anglophone officer cadets/naval cadets.

The two Canadian Military Colleges offer all their programmes in both official languages. You will therefore be able to complete your university studies in French or in English depending on your first official language or your second language proficiency level.

At Royal Military College Saint-Jean, the life of an officer cadet / naval cadet usually begins at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) at Saint-Jean Garrison with the Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ), which is an introduction to military life. This programme takes place before the start of the school year and allows officer cadets/naval cadets to learn how to function within the military system. This training is pursued during the academic year through typical military activities. During the summer following the first academic year, officer cadets/naval cadets will complete the Basic Military Officer Qualification training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School. During subsequent summers officer cadets / naval cadets will receive training specific to their trade.

The military pillar at Royal Military College Saint-Jean is structured to develop the leadership skills of officer cadets/naval cadets. The officer cadets/naval cadets form the Cadet Wing which is divided into squadrons. There are currently 4 squadrons at RMC Saint-Jean. Under the direction of experienced military members, this hierarchy governs the life of officer cadets/naval cadets. Seniors are entrusted with command positions in the Cadet Wing and are responsible for the officer cadet's/naval cadet's daily activities.

At the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, the physical fitness pillar allows officer/naval cadets to achieve excellent physical fitness and acquire satisfactory skills in various sports. The physical education programme focuses on fitness, sports administration and basic knowledge of many sports.

Officer/naval cadets regularly undergo fitness tests to ensure they meet Canadian Armed Forces standards in terms of endurance, agility and muscle strength. Standards are assessed using the FORCE evaluation for members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the "PPT" test, a more demanding test intended only for officer cadets/naval cadets of the Canadian Military Colleges. Achieving these standards is a requirement that officer/naval cadets must meet to graduate from university.

While attending Royal Military College Saint-Jean, officer/naval cadets must participate in intra-mural or representative sports. Volleyball, broomball, flag football and ultimate Frisbee are some of the intra-mural sports officer/naval cadets can practice. As for representative sports, try outs for the taekwondo, running, hockey, soccer, and judo competitive teams take place at the beginning of the academic year.

An officer cadet/naval cadet excelling in a sport that is one of the competitive sports at the College will be encouraged play on the team. Otherwise, he may, in some cases, join a military or civilian team. In any case, an officer cadet/naval cadet must have permission from the Director of Cadets, coordinate their schedule to ensure academic success and carry out assigned military tasks.

The basic requirements to apply to the Royal Military College Saint-Jean are to be:

• a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident at the moment of submitting the application;
• be at least 16 years of age on enrollment day (note 1); and
• have completed secondary school or on the verge of obtaining a high school diploma (Secondary 5 in Quebec and grade 12 in other Canadian provinces).

Note 1 : With the consent of a single parent who has parental authority.

During the enrolment process, the term junior applicant designates an applicant requiring five years of subsidized studies to obtain a university degree. Juniors are mainly applicants from Quebec applying for Preparatory Year, equivalent to the first year of cégep studies (cégep 1) in the Quebec education system. Applicants from other Canadian provinces who are missing prerequisites to be admitted directly in first year could receive an enrolment offer as junior applicants and thus be granted five years of subsidized studies.

The term "senior" applicant designates an applicant requiring four years of subsidized studies to obtain a university diploma. Seniors are mainly applicants from Quebec having completed one year of college studies (cégep 1) and those from other Canadian provinces who completed their high school studies (Grade 12). These applicants are admitted directly into First Year at either of the Canadian Military Colleges.

A grade point average of 70% or more is required as well as obtaining a mark of 70% or more in the course academic requirements courses.

Here are the prerequisites for the Science programme:

• Secondary 5 Chemistry (or Chemistry 534);
• Secondary 5 Mathematics - Technical and Scientific or Science options or Mathematics 534;
• Secondary 5 Physics, or Physics 534.

Here are the prerequisites for the Social Science programme:

Since August 15, 2022, secondary 5 technical-science mathematics (TS), secondary 5 natural science mathematics (SN), mathematics 526 and culture, society and technology mathematics (CST) are no longer prerequisites.

Mathematics SN, TS, CST Secondary IV and 426 with a minimum mark of 70% are now the prerequisites.

More information on prerequisites can be found by clicking on the link below:

• Royal Military College Saint-Jean Admission
• Royal Military College of Canada Admission

A general average of 75 % is required in addition to obtaining at least 75% or more in requisite courses.

Prerequisites for available programs can be found at the following link:

https://www.rmc-cmr.ca/en/registrars-office/prerequisites-province

After obtaining a bachelor's degree and an officer commission, new officers must serve in the Canadian Armed Forces for three to five years. Pilots must serve ten years after they receive their pilot’s license. The exact length of mandatory service will be established when you accept the enrolment offer provided by the Recruitment Center. A naval/officer cadet may leave the programme and the Canadian Armed Forces with no financial penalty as long the second year of subsidized studies has not started.

Physical Fitness testing is not part of the ROTP selection process. However, once on your training, you will have to succeed two physical fitness test . Of these two tests, the Physical Performance Test of the Canadian Royal Colleges must be done three times a year. Depending on your results, you might be forced to follow the supplementary physical training in addition to usual hours of work and study until you meet the required physical standards.

Despite the fact that it does not have a fitness test for selection to ROTP we strongly suggest that selected applicants prepare themselves physically in order to pass the appropriate tests (Question 22, FAQ). We recommend to start their preparation with the basis either: running and muscle exercises at body weight. In order to help you in this preparation, we suggest that you consult the physical fitness guide which can be found in our joining instructions.

Candidates who want to pursue studies at both Canadian Military Colleges must have good academic potential, be open-minded and display strong determination. Time management and good working methods must also be developed rapidly if candidates want to succeed in their training and fully benefit from the activities offered.

You should know that education at Canadian Military Colleges has four distinct objectives: academic success, bilingualism, physical training and leadership skills development.

No. To apply for Preparatory Year, you must hold or be on the verge of completing a high school diploma, which is not your case if you are in grade 11. Once you have completed grade 12 or be on the verge of completing grade 12, you can apply to First Year either at Royal Military College Saint-Jean or Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston.

No. To have previously been a member of the Cadet Movement is not a requirement, although some of the skills acquired in this movement facilitate adaptation to military life.

Applicants who wear glasses, contacts, or have had certain types of laser refractive surgery to improve their vision may apply for the Pilot occupation.

All medical conditions will be assessed in accordance with the Canadian Armed Forces Medical Standards during the medical exam step of the selection process, overseen by the regional Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre. RMC Saint-Jean is not involved, nor informed of the decisions taken by the medical authorities. It is also important to note that any medication related to a medical condition could prevent or delay enrolment into the Canadian Armed Forces and the ROTP. It is therefore recommended to speak directly with the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre personnel to find out more about the potential impact of your medical condition and related medications.

• Marriage. Yes. However, no benefit will apply before the next posting.
• Common-Law Relationship. Regulations clearly state that cohabitation for at least 12 months is a mandatory requirement for a common-law status to be recognized by the Canadian Armed Forces. Officer/Naval cadets who are single at the time of the beginning of their studies will not be granted such status nor be authorized to live in common-law during their studies and will therefore be required to live on College grounds.

When you apply to study at Royal Military College Saint-Jean, you do so for two reasons: be employed as a full-time Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) officer and qualify for subsidized university studies under the Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP). For more information, contact your nearest Recruiting Center by dialing 1 800-856-8488 or visit the https://forces.ca/en/paid-education/ website.

The Recruiting Center will assist you with administrative procedures.

Yes. In fact, it is the only way to apply. For more information, contact your nearest Recruiting Center by dialing 1-800-856-8488. Apply.

Please note that you are applying for two reasons: to obtain full-time employment in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as an officer and to apply for subsidized studies under the Regular Forces Officer Training Program (ROTP).

A Canadian citizen residing outside the country must apply online at the following link: https://forces.ca/en/apply-now/. Their file will then be managed by a designated recruiting center which will communicate with the applicant.

No. Offers are made once a year, late in spring, for a complete 4 to 5 years subsidized study programme.

Yes, but the first year (Preparatory Year) of studies at Royal Military College Saint-Jean is mandatory for Quebec high school graduates. Some students from other Canadian provinces who are missing prerequisites may have to complete Preparatory Year. Here are the possible paths for Canadian Military College officer cadets/naval cadets:

• Option 1 (junior candidate): 2 years of study at Royal Military College Saint-Jean (CEGEP 1 and 2 ) followed by 3 years of university studies at Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston;
• Option 2 (junior candidate): 5 years of study at Royal Military College Saint-Jean (CEGEP 1 and 2 ) followed by 3 years of university studies;
• Option 3 (senior candidate): 1 year of studies at Royal Military College Saint-Jean, in English only (CEGEP 2) followed by 3 years of university at Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston in the language of his choice;
• Option 4 (senior candidate): 4 years of university at Royal Military College Saint-Jean (CEGEP 2 in English only) followed by 3 years of university at Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston in the language of your choice;
• Option 5 (senior candidate): 4 years of university at Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston.

The selection process (Canadian Forces Aptitudes Test, Medical examination and Interview) being long, we strongly suggest that you apply right from mid-September. January 31 is the target date to be assured that your application will be considered for the next school year. The first selection takes place each year in March. Offers will be made in May and military training starts early July. Programme contingency varies from one year to another. Once selected, conditional to successful completion of studies and other aspects related to the programme, an officer cadet/naval cadet is assured of completing university studies at Canadian Military Colleges.

Applications can be submitted throughout the year. According to priorities and available places, more or less time may be required to examine application files and inform applicants of the decision.

You local recruiting Center and not RMC Saint-Jean should be contacted on the matter at 1-800-856-8488. For the Quebec province applicants, the following generic email address; PFOR_CRFC_QUEBEC@FORCES.GC.CA. Please indicate your home town and phone number when writing to this address.

No. To apply, contact your nearest Recruiting Centre by calling 1-800-856-8488 or apply online. However, we suggest that candidates also apply to another educational institution in case they are not selected.

Your local Recruiting Center is responsible to conduct the selection process and will be in a position to inform you about the reasons of your refusal and help you with other options. You may discuss with a Military Career Counsellor (MCC) or a Recruiter by calling 1-800-856-8488

Royal Militairy College Saint-Jean does not hold a “student for a day” type activity or private tours.

An open house is held annually in the fall. Also, groups of school guidance counselors from a School Board in Quebec or a group of students from a school interested in the ROTP at RMC Saint-Jean can visit the College during the school year on weekdays. To plan a visit, contact the College Liaison Officer by email at OL-CMRSJ@cmrsj-rmcsj.ca.

Yes, but the procedure is different from the one a civilian applicant must follow. To apply, a reservist is required to request a component transfer through their home unit and the Defense Wide Area Network (DWAN).

Military personnel who do not have a DWAN account to access the website must contact the orderly room or their unit’s chain of command to gain access to the website. Please ensure that you submit a copy of your high school transcripts or equivalent when submitting your CT application for ROTP.

Here are some general information links on DWAN:

• Component Transfer Process
• Occupations open to application
• Submit an application

If you have filled and submitted an online transfer request to the ROTP and your application remains unacknowledged after a week, please contact the CMP DMCPG Element Transfer Section at NDHQ in Ottawa immediately, by email at DMCPG_5_CT-DPGCM_5_ME@forces.gc.ca to follow up on your request.

We suggest to Junior applicants to keep Royal Military College Saint-Jean’s Registrar informed of their intentions and actions at admissions-cmrsj@forces.gc.ca.

Note that an application for admission to the Canadian Military Colleges involves several steps and that applicants interested in the ROTP are greatly advantaged if they apply before the end of January to be admitted to the ROTP in the summer. Therefore, we suggest applying as early as possible, starting in September.

Yes, members of the Reserve Force can study at Royal Military College Saint-Jean with the Primary Reserve University Programme

No. Only applicants to jobs for non-commissioned members can get a better salary if they were members of the Cadet Movement. This decision comes within the remit of the Commander of the Recruiting Center and is granted according to specific criteria. A maximum of 180 days of credit towards the next salary level may be authorized. When selecting ROTP applicants, the fact of having been a member of the cadet movement and the length of stay are considered but do not guarantee selection.

You cannot complete this course since the Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) conflicts with these bursaries, be it for the glider or powered flight. The same is true for other courses and/or summer jobs in the Cadet Program.

During working hours is (450) 358-6777, ext. 6685772 or 1-844-842-2008 option 2. In addition, duty staff can be reached after working hours at 514-912-3022.

Absolutely. Access to the site is controlled by the Corporation du Fort Saint-Jean’s security team. Officer cadets/naval cadets quarters are accessed by the students using a magnetic card. In the evening, a team of on-duty officer cadets/naval cadets makes regular rounds to ensure security and good order.

It is incumbent upon officer cadets/naval cadets to insure personal belongings and lent military equipment for which they are responsible such as combat equipment and uniforms. The Canadian Armed Forces have a very good arrangement with the Insurance Company La Personnelle.

Visits are permitted on weekends and evenings during the week. Visiting hours are usually from Monday to Thursday between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Saturday and between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. However, it is essential to contact the officer cadet/naval cadet concerned to ensure he or she is available as some classes and training take place during these periods.

No. Except for statutory holidays, officer cadets/naval cadets have 20 days of annual leave. After five years of service, they have 25 days of leave. During their studies, officer cadets/naval cadets usually spend the summer in military training and training specific to their chosen trade, but normally, they all have vacations during the summer. The duration of training varies according to the chosen trade.

Over half of the weekends are free. Generally, one or two weekends a month are dedicated to military training, sports or other activities. This excludes individual military duties that may be assigned to officer cadets/naval cadets.

Officer cadets/naval cadets may leave the campus on weekdays the week for justifiable reasons authorized by their chain of command.

Your privileged point of contact is your recruitment center with which you have completed your enrollment procedures. Refer to the Joining Instructions that can be found on our website. This document contains information that will help you prepare your coming to Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean). It also contains information on administrative procedures as well as important dates. Also, we invite you to browse through the Future Students section on our website.

There are two military colleges in Canada. The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) in Kingston, Ontario, opened in 1876 and delivers university-level education. Royal Military College Saint-Jean located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, opened in 1952. Closed down in 1995 and reopened in 2008, it delivers postsecondary education and grants college-level diplomas in Science and Social Science through the Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, as well as a university programme in International Studies. The two colleges are complementary.

Depending on their academic programme, senior ROTP applicants may receive an offer to study in either one of the two military colleges; applicants may not choose the college they will attend, and the selection is dictated by the needs of both military colleges and the Canadian Armed Forces. cecThe majority of applicants who received an offer for Royal Military College Saint-Jean greatly enjoyed their stay, namely because of the individualized education (360 naval/officer cadets) and the opportunity of perfecting their proficiency level in French and their leadership abilities. Applicants to the University Programme in International Studies will complete all of their studies at RMC Saint-Jean.

Despite the fact that it does not have a fitness test for selection to ROTP we strongly suggest that selected applicants prepare themselves physically in order to pass the appropriate tests (Question 22, FAQ). We recommend to start their preparation with the basis either: running and muscle exercises at body weight. In order to help you in this preparation, we suggest that you consult the physical fitness guide which can be found in our joining instructions.

You can consult Servir, the military community newspaper for the greater Montreal area. You will find articles on the various military organizations in the region as well as on the various activities and services, in particular those of the Military Family Resource Centre. You can consult it online or on its Facebook page.

The Military Community Guide – Montreal Region contains information on various military training in the region, services to members and their families, as well as maps and a telephone directory.

Link for the online newspaper: https://www.connexionfac.ca/Region-Montreal/Ma-Communaute/Journal-Servir/Le-journal-en-PDF.aspx

Link for the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jservir/

Link for the Guide: https://www.cafconnection.ca/Montreal-Region/In-My-Community/Military-Community-Guidebook.aspx

Your child must contact the Registrar in person or make the request by email to secrgen-registrar@cmrsj-rmcsj.ca in order to complete a form or obtain a certificate of school attendance. It is important to note that RMC Saint-Jean currently has a partnership with Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu for the certification of college-level courses. The certificate will therefore be approved by the latter. These courses are usually taken by preparatory and first year officer/ naval cadets. For Second, Third and Fourth Year Officer/ naval cadets, certification will be provided by RMC Saint-Jean. In both cases, the certificate will be given to your child.

Ref: A-13.3 - Act respecting financial assistance for education expenses (gouv.qc.ca)

Although ROTP is a fully subsidized education plan and the fact that the financial assistance programs for studies are contributory in nature in accordance with article 3 of the Act respecting financial assistance for studies, a student from RMC Saint-Jean can submit an application for loans and bursaries. Upon consideration, the Minister will determine if financial assistance can be granted. Note that the Minister has already indicated that since the International Studies baccalaureate program is subsidized by the federal government, it can only lead to the granting of loans.

Here is the Officer Cadet Division's mailing address:

Rank, surname and given name (i.e. Officer Cadet Jones, Harry)
Officer Cadet Wing
Royal Military College Saint-Jean
C.P. 100 Succursale Bureau-Chef
Richelain, Québec, J0J 1R0

Here is the address for sending couriers and parcels:

Rank, surname and given name (i.e. Officer Cadet Jones, Harry)
Officer Cadet Wing
Royal Military College Saint-Jean
15 Jacques-Cartier N
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, J3B 8R8

Naval/officer cadets must have a computer. In order to benefit from greater mobility and optimize the space available to them, most will opt for a laptop. At the beginning of the academic year, naval/officer cadet will have the opportunity to attend an information session on the purchase of a computer where very good prices and payment methods will be offered for those interested.

Internet connection is provided in the quarters and computer labs. Officer cadets/naval cadets also have access to a wireless network.

Yes. It is the personal responsibility of each cadet to arrange and pay for phone services. Officer cadets/naval cadets move to a new room each term. It is therefore more economical and practical for them to have a cell phone.

Yes. There is also plenty available parking space to park a car near the quarters.

Yes. He or she will have to coordinate absences with the chain of command if courses are held on regular working hours or study periods.

Yes. However, it is essential that the officer cadet/naval cadet concerned get the proper permissions and be well informed of the departure and return times of their leave before making non-refundable reservations. A leave may also be reversed if need be. In such a case, if leave has been granted prior to making reservations or if the officer cadet/naval cadet is already on leave, some costs will be reimbursed. However, if the officer cadet/naval cadet must return sooner to take supplemental examinations due to academic failures, costs will not be reimbursed.

However, this is not the case for the summer before entering college, as the new officer cadet / naval cadet must begin his Basic Military Qualification for Officers (BMOQ) in early July.

For information on accommodation in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Rooms can also be booked on the College site. For more information on accommodation at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean, visit the website of the Corporation du Fort St-Jean.

Many civilians work or teach at RMC Saint-Jean as part of the Defence team of the Department of National Defence, Formation Cégep St-Jean or the Corporation du Fort Saint-Jean. To apply for a position, visit the following sites:

• Department of National Defence: (for teaching staff in our university, pre-university or professional development programs as well as administrative support staff) Consult and search for available jobs via the Government of Canada jobs website at http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/.
• Cegep St-Jean formation cell (for teaching staff in our pre-university programs): apply by email to: ressources.humaines@cstjean.qc.ca.
• Corporation du Fort Saint-Jean : Visit the Corporation’s website at http://www.cfsj.qc.ca/.