New Board, New Name
'School Board 50-08' formed a committee to name the new board. They chose ‘Lester B. Pearson,’ recognizing Canada's Nobel Peace Prize-winning fourteenth Prime Minister.
About Us
Proud of our Past,
Committed to the Future
LBPSB's Mission for
Quality Education and Growth
The mission of Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) is to provide a high-quality, inclusive education that fosters lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe, caring environment where all students can reach their full potential, embracing diversity, innovation, and critical thinking. We aim to empower students for success in a global, interconnected world.
TIMELINE
A History of Success
1998
1998
An International Beginning
Three International Baccalaureate World Schools, all high schools, become part of the Lester B. Pearson School Board: Lakeside Academy (IB since 1994), Pierrefonds Community High School (then called Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School, IB since 1996), and St. Thomas High School
(IB since 1996).
2000
Head Office Grand Opening
In October of 2000, the expansion and renovation of a former elementary school were completed, and the various departments of the LBPSB were housed in the same location for the first time.
2000
Westwood Jr. Opens
Construction was completed on the new building in St. Lazare that would come to be named Westwood High School, Junior Campus.
2001
Welcome to PETES
Construction is completed on Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The school opens its doors to welcome students from the local community.
Welcome to the Lester B. Pearson School Board, Quebec's leading English school board. Serving diverse communities with a focus on Achievement, Wellness, and Engagement, we offer innovative programs fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students thrive in a bilingual setting.
Director of International Programs
Martine St-Pierre
TEAM
LBPSB International Team:
Guiding Students Through
Every Step
Management
Manager Youth and Adult Education
Shalini Dowlani
MANAGER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Gianluca Muia
Student & Agency Relations
AGENCY RELATIONS
Monika Popiel
Student Relations
Nadine Gayasingh
Youth sector
Registrar – Youth program
Jing Li
Registrar – Youth program
Xing Wang
Vocational sector
Registrar – South Asia
Jena Salvaleon
Registrar – Latin America
Raj Shiva Naraynsingh
Registrar – Asia, Africa, Europe
Yi Liu
Registrar
Alicia Juarez Mendoza
Registrar