My kids don't speak French yet — can they still go to an English public school in Quebec?

In Quebec, public instruction is generally French, and most newcomer families are required to enrol their kids in French-language public schools — English-language public schooling is only available under specific, narrower eligibility exceptions (this is a genuinely distinct rule from the rest of Canada). Don't assume either way — confirm your family's specific eligibility directly with your local centre de services scolaire (school service centre) before you settle on a neighbourhood or school. Not speaking French yet isn't unusual — French-language schools generally have welcome/reception classes (classes d'accueil) to help kids catch up. /guides/school-system-k12 has the general Canada-wide picture, with Quebec's distinct rule called out. General information from my own experience, not legal advice — for anything specific to your file, a licensed RCIC or immigration lawyer can look at your actual documents.