In this episode, we speak with Thibault Jacquemont, MA graduate in Political Science from McGill University. His thesis explores how Quebec’s language laws influence the school choices of historic English-speaking parents in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood. Based on 15 in-depth interviews, the study reveals how parents strategically navigate language policies – balancing bilingual aspirations, legal restrictions, and socio-economic realities.
Suggested reference for this podcast episode:
Shoumarova, L. (Host) & Jacquemont, T. (Guest). (2025, August 28). Language Laws and School Choices in Quebec [Audio podcast episode]. In The English-Language Education in Quebec Podcast. ILET Research Hub.
About the author
Originally from France, Thibault Jacquemont has been living in Montreal for the past four years, where he has been fascinated by the city’s unique linguistic dynamics. He completed a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Université de Montréal and a Master’s degree in Political Science at McGill University, where he was admitted with the Guy Drummond Fellowship. His research focuses on Quebec’s language laws and education. He also worked in Montreal’s Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood with MNA Désirée McGraw, collaborating with local organizations, non-profits, and the English Montreal School Board.
