Pensionnat du Saint‑Nom‑de‑Marie, a private girls' school in Montreal, announced that it will move to remote learning for the week of September 20‑27, 2026. The decision coincides with the city’s hosting of the UCI Road World Championships and is intended to minimise disruption to the school’s regular schedule.
The school’s administration explained that the shift to online classes will allow students to continue their studies while streets and venues across Montreal are occupied by the international cycling event. By keeping lessons off‑site, the school hopes to avoid the traffic congestion, road closures and safety concerns that typically accompany large‑scale sporting competitions.
The UCI Road World Championships are slated to run throughout the same seven‑day period, drawing athletes, officials and spectators from around the globe. Organisers have already prompted a range of local institutions to adjust timetables and operations in response to the influx of participants and the associated logistical demands.
For the students of Pensionnat du Saint‑Nom‑de‑Marie, the remote‑learning plan means that teachers will deliver instruction through digital platforms, with assignments and assessments managed online. The school indicated that essential services, such as counseling and extracurricular coordination, will also be maintained virtually during the championship week.
Parents were notified of the temporary change in advance and were advised that regular in‑person classes will resume on September 28, once the championships have concluded. The school’s approach reflects a broader effort by Montreal’s educational community to balance academic continuity with the city’s role as host of a major international sporting event.
By adopting a remote format for the duration of the championships, Pensionnat du Saint‑Nom‑de‑Marie aims to protect both the quality of education and the safety of its students during a period of heightened city activity.