Named after Sir John Abbott, Canada's third prime minister, the College primarily serves the West Island Community of Montreal, although you can also meet students here from other parts of Quebec and the rest of Canada. Over 5,400 students are enrolled in the Day Division and about 2,000 in the Continuing Education Division.

Situated on the most western tip of the island of Montreal, in Ste.Anne de Bellevue, John Abbott enjoys a rural setting just a half hour drive from downtown Montreal. As one of 48 CEGEPs (collège d'enseignement général et professionnel) in Quebec, John Abbott offers two types of programs:Two-year preuniversity programs that lead to university, and three-year career or professional programs designed to lead directly to the labour market