Reviews of CDI College - Pointe-Claire (College)

Tobias Klassen

Have been attending the computer networking course for the last 6 months, a very enjoyable experience so far. Teaching staff is excellent, as is the support staff.

Mon Webmestre

(Translated) I was enrolled in the "web design & programming" program in 2014, in this beautiful establishment accessible by public transport, with modern premises and equipment, and welcoming staff. Even the teacher in this program was very sympathetic and mastered his subject. Except that, pedagogy, he did not master it. Teaching beginners almost exclusively through exercise, I didn't find it effective. Without being a teacher, I know that alternating learning methods is adequate when working with a group. Therefore, 6 months later I gave up this great program. Despite the price of more than $ 3500 / quarter that I paid, I did not learn more and better than on the web or in continuing education. In short, very expensive program for little. (Original) J'étais inscrit au programme "web design & programming" en 2014, dans ce bel établissement accessible en transports en commun, avec des locaux et un équipement modernes, et un personnel accueillant. Même l'enseignant dans ce programme était bien sympathique et maîtrisait bien son sujet. Sauf que, la pédagogie, il ne la maîtrisait pas. Enseigner presque exclusivement par l'exercice à des débutants, je ne trouvais pas ça efficace. Sans être pédagogue, je sais qu'alterner les méthodes d'apprentissage est adéquat lorsqu'on travaille avec un groupe. Par conséquent, 6 mois plus tard j'abandonnai ce beau programme. Malgré le prix de plus de 3500$/trimestre que je payais, je n'apprenais pas plus et mieux que sur le web ou dans les formations continues. Bref, programme très onereux pour peu.

The Tracobi

Victoria My is the best! SO helpful, friendly and definitely makes you feel welcome.

Ali H. Kosar

Wish Google can offer negative star option. This so called college deserves much less than one star. There are a lot of reasons why I am writing this review. I have patiently waited until today and gave them so many chances to make it up for their word. Unfortunately if they fool you once they will do it again. You pay 12k for a diploma program and they don't reply to your emails, phone calls, there is no way getting your diploma. I've tried calling them more than a dozen time and the responsible person doesn't get back to me. I am not sure if this review will be a wake up call for them and get back to me but I doubt it. !

Chloe Picaizen

Do not go to school here if you take your education seriously. I took the Financial Management program and it was a joke. The teachers did not know what they were doing, the exams were made unprofessionally the day of, and the staff have problems with communication. For half of the classes, we weren’t given the textbooks required for the courses. The teachers had to make photocopies of hundreds of pages because the school was too cheap to buy textbooks for a class of five people, which does not make sense to me considering the tuition is almost $ 14,000. When we DID get the textbooks, which were 15-20 chapters long, we would only cover the first five or so chapters, so there was never any intensive learning of the subjects. The teachers were always changing during the courses, and I was told that two of the three of them quit. The school was always scrambling to find teachers last minute, some of which were still in college/university in a whole other major and knew nothing about the subjects, and one who told us he had been to jail??? When the pandemic began, there was NO communication. I emailed a few people on the staff asking about classes and barely got an answer. At the beginning of the program, I was given a booklet with a few contacts from the school. Turns out half of the people listed were not available or did not work for the school anymore. I was given no updated booklet or contacts. I was also never given access to my account to see my grades and progression, which only half the students in my class had access to. When I finished my program, nobody contacted me about starting my stage, and it took me five or six people, and a few weeks, before I was redirected to someone who could help me. I was also told that there would be an interview/placement process in which I could be placed in my preferred field of work, but all they did was send out my resume to a bunch of companies and wait for me to tell them if I got any offers. I got an offer for an entry-level job as a receptionist (that doesn’t even require an education) and they assumed I would take this for my stage before I told them my decision. I am so upset about this experience and the fact that I still have to pay off my $ 13,700 loan. I regret my enrolment at CDI College.

Karamjeet Brar

Emergency First Aid /CPR/AED Level C Certificate Child Abuse and Adult Registry Checks Criminal Record Check Volunteer The Matlock Festival of Music, Arts and Nature Entry Program Volunteer

Rama shabouk

The school staff are very kind but not the teacher I had.

Aly Asuncion

Amazing staff! I always feel welcome and happy when I come in to school. Thank you for everything CDI!

Elise Correa Rocha

Too expensive for what they offer. I study webdesign and the former teacher left without notice and even now, months later, hasn't delivered the marks - and the college has offered no alternatives. The new teacher had to take a leave of absence for health issues and the substitute only reads from a known website - which I could have done on my own and for free. And to top it off, even though we're having classes online due to the pandemic and therefore not utilizing their equipment, power or internet, the fees remain the same, no discount was offered, and they didn't even share an Adobe license with the students, which we need to do our work. All they care about is money. EDITED AUGUST 06: The college quickly contacted me and some of our concerns are being solved, as much as possible.

Roberto Yermo

Great experience, great staff and great teachers in the 3D program, the classroom just got upgraded with new computers and a new look and it looks great

Chad Hogg

Great Staff and wonderful atmosphere to work and student in. Very helpful and flexible teachers.

Kevin S.

As a teacher of Finance and Early Childhood Education for the past two years, I can say that it has been a wonderful experience working here. The staff is very helpful and the students are amazing and bring a lot of life and personality to the classroom!

Mo7o !

(Translated) very good services everyone takes good care of us (Original) tres bon services tout le monde prend bien soin de nous

Guada May Sorono

Awesome staff guys! Really helpful!

ChrisMedz

great teachers

Matt Nadeau

CDI is a great place to learn with very open and caring staff who want to help you succeed and learn the best you can. The networking course is very in depth and the teacher is very knowledgeable and very helpful

•L E E N A L O L•

This review is for my two favorite people in the College. Margherita Drayton and lLina Giuliani. Ms Margherita, you're one of a kind. I admire your patience, knowledge, empathy, honesty, caring and understanding of your profession. Thanks for sharing that with us. Ms Lina, I'm using this words to describe you...Kind, Fun, Caring, Patience, Loving, Efficient, Helpful and awesome! Thanks for everything.

C Robinson

My experience is great so far. Sara G is wonderful. She is diligent and patient.

Khushmeet Gill

I am excited for writing this review for Steve Campbell working as a employment specialist in CDI college. I really appreciate that how he helped me to find a job even when I move out from Montreal to another province. He is really a great person and mentor. I really want to thank him for guiding me.

Justin Pierre

Great classes and nice campus love the students and the staff.

ATIF HUSSAIN

I am excited to provide this review for Lina Giuliani is a 5 star Assistant Director of Admissions at CDI in Pointe Claire. In all my years of academic studies she is astonishing in how she went out of her way to help me achieve my goals and she never gives up on you. Lina is truly special for her compassion and commitment to helping others. Not only is she superb in her professionalism however she is very personable and has a supremely positive attitude. Lina has my enthusiastic recommendation. She is a kind, compassionate, intelligent, and strong person who has a clear sense of direction and purpose. I am confident that she will bring the same warmth, support, insight, and hard work to CDI college classes and social community. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information. Thank you so very much Lina.

Shwan Al-Samarai

Amazing staff and a great place to be in.

Melissa Reeds

I am in the ECE aec program. i love the staff and the campus. I am learning a lot, my teacher is very nice and always very accomadating when we come from further away and from work.

MJ Ruiz

Always looking forward to our next lecture!

Luxoy

I learnt a lot from the teachers there, specifically Erick and Corey. The crew is awesome and very motivating.

Zonaira Awan

I’m one of Eman Elmustapha’s student in the MOA program and I could definitely say that she is a very knowledgeable instructor and a very friendly person. Also, the CDI Pointe-Claire campus has a very friendly environment. I would strongly recommend this campus to future students willing to attend CDI.

Catherine B

Update : I have been a student here for over a year. During these Covid times, the College adapted quickly for courses to be online. I am grateful for their personalized approach to learning. My set of skills has increased beyond my own expections. I am looking forward to becoming a CDI College Alumni I joined the Network & Internet Security Specialist program and I love it!

beth azuelo@rocketmail.com

Great educators in ECE especially evening schedule.. We feel respected and vice versa.. Great staff! to name a few, Jenny....

HAR FINANCING

Biggest waste of money. When i first started there, the guidance counselor Lauren told me the program would be 13 months and not 15. She told me that an AEC means that if you chose, you can apply to university after, which is absolutely false because universities require a DEC. Absolute waste of time. If i can say i made a big mistake, it was investing myself in this school. 18500$ put in the garbage because at the end of this program, i finally decided i wanted to continue law and pursue my education and be a notary, and now not only did i waste time and money, but i have to go back to 0 to apply to university, because my AEC is not 'valid'. Wouldnt suggest this school to anyone. The teacher AND staff are absolutely amazing, i love them. i just dont like that i was promised that wasnt true.

Nat Vira

The person that look for stage for you in this school is really good, Steve gonna do hes best to find something that is perfect for you. He work extremely hard. The CDI Pointe-Claire is really lucky to have him! Thank you Steve.

Nikolas Arvanitis

Great 3D program, learned a lot from this program Special thanks to my teachers Erick Casia and Corey James Weber for helping achieve my goals!

Shirley Ripka

Quite pleased with the CDI. Staff is amazing.

Reza Abbaszadeh

NOT RECOMMENDED, CURRENT students said. I met a current student in the elevator the other day when I was heading the admission office. She did not recommended it. She said she is coming all the way every morning to study web programming but the administration does not have new course outline for several weeks because their teacher decided not to show up anymore and they have not started any new course for almost 15 days. The administration does not even have their previous scores. Just coming and wasting time on reviewing last courses!!!!!! a weird way waste the students' times. And then when I got to the college and was dying of thirst I asked the staff and they told me there is no water to drink. LOL I got out and ran away from this college as fast as I could.

Does not Matter

Want the honest truth about CDI College? They rather buy 5 flat screen TVs rather than providing water for students and staff members. They lie to students to make them register, to make more money in their pockets. No joke, they literally lie about the programs, what the school offers, what you get out of registering, etc. Student issues and complaints go COMPLETELY unnoticed. Believe me. For a company that makes millions, boy are they CHEAP. Go take a look at the campuses. It’s absolutely embarrassing. They keep staff (aka Monica Jaramillo) that make an abnormal amount of students walk out of their office crying/angry. If as many students that complained about the school on a daily basis wrote their thoughts online about it, the company would go completely down. I’ve witnessed students laugh about the fact that this whole company is a straight up JOKE. If you want to save your thousands of dollars, take my word for it and go else where. I wish there was more I could say but I unfortunately can’t.

nancy ca

I am a student in the Accounting curse with Sara Gulum .I just want to take the time to thank her for the great teacher she is .I also want to thank her for always being available for any question regarding the material and her patience. I Appreciate the work she dose for her students. Thank you Sara

khaoula el

(Translated) I thank you for the warm welcome I received, but also for your advice, your patience and your professionalism. This experience was very enriching and will necessarily help me to excel throughout my career. With all my gratitude, please accept, Mrs. Mylène Cléroux, the expression of my best feelings. I highly recommend CDI Collège especially the pointe-claire campus. You will not regret it. (Original) Je vous remercie pour l’accueil particulièrement chaleureux qui m’a été accordé, mais aussi pour vos conseils, votre patience et votre professionnalisme. Cette expérience fut très enrichissante et va nécessairement m’aider à exceller tout au long de ma carrière.Avec toute ma reconnaissance, je vous prie de bien vouloir recevoir, Madame Mylène Cléroux, l’expression de mes sentiments les meilleurs. Je recommande vivement CDI Collège spécialement le campus du pointe-claire.Vous n'allez pas le regretter.

Samantha Golding

CDI College was a great place to attend! I had a kind and patient instructor called Eman. It was always important to her that we understood what was being taught and she didn't mind going over it again and again. She pays attention to detail. She finds alternate ways to bring out what she is teaching so that everyone will understand what is being taught. This is definitely a part of her. She didn't only show interest in our program but she was interested in us individually. She asked us how we were doing and was genuinely interested in our wellbeing. I was actually sad when I finished my program. Thanks Eman!! There are others I would also love to thank. Roberto - Financial Management. "Boy! Have you got patience!!" He is also very kind and has a great sense of humour. Mr. IT man, Julie, Lina, Lauren (my advisor), and ever faithful, smiling always (with beautiful smelling candles) Nadia. Thank you All!!

James Const

Very helpful staff very good instructors

Maria Fernandez

Very helpful and friendly staffs. They guide you from the beginning until you have reached your goal.

Leni Lendz

Great staff and love the atmosphere. A school that really cares about your future!

D.junior Romulus

Great instructors , amazing staff especially Jenny who's always greeting everybody with a big smile, she's kind and friendly. Also I recommended making an appointment with Victorya if you need information or advice finding a program, you won't regret it.

Erika Quilatan

I've been attending CDI College in their Pointe-Claire campus since September 2018. If you have any troubles in deciding what program to go into, I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with Victorya My. Even if you're hesitant and considering to attend elsewhere, it's definitely worth it taking the time to meet with her. Jenny the Financial planner has also been very helpful in terms of financial concerns. She is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Masterclass Pro

I was a teacher at CDI, its a great place to work. Nothing is perfect ! but I had a great time dealing with my co-workers and most of the students were also very nice to deal with. The price is fair you are getting professional training in a much more intimate envirororment which I think is a bonus for any student.

Nidhi Panchal

Great College, the staff is wonderful especially my Instructor Eman Elmustapha in the Medical Office Assistant program, she was highly knowledgeable in Microsoft Office suite. She trained us to be ready for the workplace.

Shishi Autsai

(Translated) I love my career at CDI college, Victorya is my best advisor ???? (Original) J’adore mon parcours fait au collège CDI , Victorya est ma meilleure conseillère ????

Louis Noto

I'm glad I came here to this place. I've learnt many things about painting, modeling, and animating at CDI. Although I will say that I had some trouble keeping up and can still do better than I am now, I never once stopped enjoying the stuff I learnt over time here. It' s a great place to learn and meet people

Vlad Hayduk

Really great place to study. Wonderful staff and Instructors

Mshal A

The college is good and the staff is very good the answer question any time and very fast, but the price for the course is too expensive, if the can go lower that be great ????

Lionel Nguetchom

(Translated) I was very well received by Mrs. Victorya who is very hospitable and helpful. so far I feel like on the first day #PANOUIE. I recommend this college to anyone who would like to attend in Canada ... Vamos CDI Pointe-Claire (Original) J’ai été très bien reçu par Mme victorya qui est très hospitalière et serviable. jusqu'à présent je me sens comme au premier jour # ÉPANOUIE. Je recommande ce collège à quiconque voudrais fréquenter au Canada... Vamos CDI Pointe-Claire

Jdok Jdok

(Translated) Cdi the worst private school (Original) Cdi la pire école privée

Khaled Walid

this college never answer your emails or calls tried to call them many time to know what is the status of my application and they never reply to you on time

Trash Mail

Not worth it, save your money!

drola sukhoo

I attended CDI College as a student a few years ago, I had a lovely experience. The staff, from the receptionist, financial advisors, director to the instructors were always helpful and pleasant. Now I've had the pleasure to be employed by CDI College and my sentiments remain the same. A lovely workplace to be apart of.

Maninderjeet badwal

This is an amazing place to study. The administrative department is very helpful. Victorya My is really very cool and down to earth.

Arash Venus

Great college, lovely staff, well designed courses 100% recommended.

Shireen Khalil

Terrible school ! Do not go there! It’s a scam.

Sabrina

Staff is super nice and kind ,personally attending the cdi was the worst decision of my life wasted 7000$ which is only half the program cost could get the same "education" for under 400$ at a public institute.

yogesh kumar

I want to know is the pointe claire campus have DLI NO. after completing (supply chain management ) I will be eligible for Post study work permit

Morgan MacKay

Choosing CDI Pointe-Claire was the best decision I could have ever made regarding my future in Early Childhood Education. The staff at CDI are incredibly hard-working and always there for you concerning all your academic needs!