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: But doing so could also alter the makeup of English private schools because many of their students receive loans and grants, and schools forgoing the subsidy would likely push tuition to levels accessible only to the richest of the rich in Quebec."Yes, there are some private schools that are likely going to consider dropping the subsidies," said a well-placed source with ties to the province English-language network of private schools.A second source close to the network confirmed a handful of institutions are considering giving up the subsidy, according to Toronto Star. One is The Study, according to Susan Orr-Mongeau, director of communications for the all-girls school in the wealthy Montreal enclave of Westmount. That would allow private English schools to bypass Bill 101 — Quebec language law — and give them a larger applicant pool to choose from, including the richest francophone students. Most of Quebec English-language private schools receive about $4,500 per high school student a year. By accepting money, they must abide by the province French Language Charter. They do not receive subsidies for elementary students. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.