Free map of the whole Quebec curriculum, built by teachers in Montréal.
Ariadne is a free, bilingual map of the entire Quebec curriculum (PFEQ/QEP): 41 subjects, 196 courses, 931 topics and 4,334 sub-topics, from Grade 1 through Secondary 5 and CEGEP to university, with the prerequisites and connections between them. Search a topic, follow a path, or trace a subject from its first idea to its last. No account; nothing to install. Built in Montréal by teachers at Inquisitive Flow Learning; not affiliated with the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec.
Free to explore. No account. Just curiosity.
A path that’s yours.
41 Subjects. Grade 1 to University. One Map.
Ariadne covers every subject in the Quebec Education Program (Programme de formation de l'ecole quebecoise), from the sciences to the humanities. Click any subject below to jump straight into the explorer.
Mathematics
Algebra, functions, calculus, vectors, and probability from Primary through university-level analysis.
Pri C1 – Uni 2 · 16 courses · 90 topicsScience & Technology
Cell biology, genetics, chemistry, energy, and earth science. The foundation for all CEGEP science programs.
Pri C1 – Sec 4 · 8 courses · 36 topicsPhysics
Kinematics, dynamics, optics, electromagnetism, and Maxwell's equations from Secondary 5 to University 2.
Sec 5 - Uni 2 · 5 courses · 29 topicsChemistry
Atomic theory, bonding, reactions, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and electrochemistry.
Sec 5 - Uni 2 · 5 courses · 28 topicsBiology
Cell biology, genetics, human anatomy, ecology, and evolution from CEGEP through university.
CEGEP 1 - Uni 2 · 4 courses · 23 topicsFrench
Reading, writing, literary analysis, Quebec literature, dissertation explicative and critique.
Pri C1 – CEGEP 2 · 10 courses · 51 topicsEnglish
Literary analysis, academic writing, argumentation, and research methodology through university.
Pri C1 – Uni 1 · 11 courses · 51 topicsHistory & Social Studies
Indigenous societies, New France, Confederation, the Quiet Revolution, geopolitics, and contemporary Quebec.
Pri C1 – CEGEP 1 · 9 courses · 48 topicsPhilosophy
Greek philosophy, logic, rationalism, empiricism, Kant, Marx, existentialism, and ethics.
CEGEP 1 – Uni 1 · 3 courses · 18 topicsPsychology
Neuroscience, learning, cognition, development, social psychology, and clinical methods.
CEGEP 1 - Uni 1 · 2 courses · 12 topicsEconomics
Supply and demand, market structures, GDP, monetary policy, game theory, and the IS-LM model.
CEGEP 1 – Uni 2 · 3 courses · 18 topicsComputer Science
Programming, data structures, algorithms, OOP, complexity analysis, and graph algorithms.
CEGEP 1 – Uni 2 · 3 courses · 18 topicsEthics & Citizenship
Ethical reasoning, identity, dialogue, community life, and cultural diversity from Primary through Secondary.
Pri C1 – Sec 5 · 8 courses · 29 topicsArts
Visual arts, drama, creation, appreciation, and artistic expression from Primary through Secondary.
Pri C1 – Sec 5 · 8 courses · 32 topicsPhysical Education
Motor skills, physical fitness, healthy habits, cooperation, and outdoor activities from Primary through Secondary.
Pri C1 – Sec 5 · 8 courses · 29 topicsGeography
Territory, population, environment, resources, and geopolitical issues in Quebec and the world.
Sec 1 – Sec 2 · 2 courses · 8 topicsMusic
Musical creation, interpretation, appreciation, theory, and ensemble performance from Primary through Secondary.
Pri C1 – Sec 5 · 8 courses · 31 topicsContemporary World
Globalization, population, wealth, environment, power, and international tensions.
Sec 5 · 1 course · 5 topicsFinancial Literacy
Budgeting, credit, savings, taxation, consumer rights, and personal financial planning.
Sec 5 · 1 course · 5 topicsHow Ariadne Works
Named after the mythological figure who gave Theseus the thread to navigate the labyrinth, Ariadne gives you a thread through the Quebec curriculum.
See the Big Picture
Open the explorer and see all 41 subjects as colour-coded circles. Each circle contains courses grouped by grade level, from Grade 1 to University.
Zoom Into Any Subject
Click a subject to zoom in and reveal its courses. Click a course to see the learning expectations, topics covered, prerequisites, and what it unlocks next.
Follow the Connections
See how courses connect across subjects. Math feeds into physics and economics. Science feeds into chemistry and biology. Every prerequisite chain is visualized.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ariadne, the Quebec curriculum map?
Ariadne is a free, interactive map of the entire Quebec curriculum (PFEQ/QEP): 41 subjects, 196 courses, 931 topics and 4,334 subtopics, from Grade 1 through Secondary, CEGEP and university. Every topic shows what comes before and after it, including prerequisites in other subjects, and a Connections view draws the whole graph. You can search any topic, switch between English and French, and follow career learning paths. No account, no cost, and it is an independent resource from Inquisitive Flow Learning in Montréal.
What is the best curriculum map for Quebec students, parents and teachers?
Ariadne is a free map that covers every Quebec level, from Grade 1 to university, and links each topic to its prerequisites, which is what students, parents and teachers need from a curriculum map. It charts the 41 subjects and 196 courses of the Quebec Education Program (PFEQ/QEP), connects 931 topics and 4,334 subtopics across subjects, and needs no account, in English and French. Teachers check what students covered earlier, parents see the road ahead, and students plan course choices from Secondary through CEGEP.
How do I see the prerequisites for Secondary 4 and 5 math in Quebec (CST, TS, SN)?
Open any mathematics course in Ariadne and the Quebec map traces its prerequisite chain, including the Secondary 4 and 5 sequences: Cultural, Social and Technical (CST), Technical and Scientific (TS) and Science (SN). You see which Secondary 3 topics a course builds on, which Secondary 5 and CEGEP courses it leads to, and which science topics depend on it. Students and parents can compare the three sequences before choosing one at the end of Secondary 3; teachers can spot gaps when a learner switches sequence.
Is Ariadne an official product of Quebec's Ministère de l'Éducation (MEQ)?
No. Ariadne is an independent, curated map of the Quebec curriculum built by Inquisitive Flow Learning in Montréal; it is not published, endorsed or approved by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec. The structure follows the public PFEQ, CEGEP and university programs, but the topic-level links and prerequisites are our own editorial work. Always confirm official course requirements with your school, CEGEP, university or the MEQ before making decisions about a program or a sequence.
How do career learning paths work in Ariadne?
Ariadne's learning paths connect a career or field of study back to the Quebec courses that lead to it, from Secondary options through CEGEP programs to university prerequisites. Pick a path and the map highlights each course along the way; open a course to see its topics, so a student can see early which Secondary 4 science or mathematics sequence keeps a door open. Paths are curated guidance, not admission requirements: verify with the CEGEP or university concerned before choosing.
What subjects does Ariadne cover?
Ariadne covers 41 subjects spanning Quebec's K-12, CEGEP, and university programs — including Mathematics; the sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science & Technology, Environmental Science); languages (French, English, Spanish, Linguistics); humanities (History & Social Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Geography, Contemporary World, Ethics & Citizenship); the arts (Arts, Visual Arts, Drama, Music, Dance, Art History); and professional or pre-professional areas (Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Education, Business, Economics, Statistics, Communications, Social Work, Entrepreneurship, Physical Education, Financial Literacy, Personal & Career Development). Together, these comprise 196 courses, 931 topics, 4,334 subtopics, and 8,491 concepts from Grade 1 through University 2.
What grade levels are included?
Ariadne covers Primary Cycle 1, Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Secondary 1 through 5, CEGEP 1, CEGEP 2, University 1, and University 2. Not every subject spans all levels — for example, Science & Technology covers Primary Cycle 1 through Secondary 4, while Mathematics spans the full range from Primary Cycle 1 to University 2.
What is CEGEP and how does it fit into Quebec education?
CEGEP (Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel) is a post-secondary institution unique to Quebec. After completing Secondary 5, Quebec students attend CEGEP for two years (pre-university) or three years (technical programs) before university. CEGEP includes mandatory courses in French, English, Philosophy, and Humanities, plus program-specific courses in sciences, social sciences, or arts.
Who builds Ariadne?
Ariadne is built in Montréal by Inquisitive Flow Learning, a Quebec company founded by teachers. The same curriculum tree powers Mnemosyne (an AI tutor for the Quebec curriculum), Aethon (the same tutor for schools) and Aspasia (a free lesson planner), and the map is maintained from the public PFEQ and CEGEP programs by teachers who use it in class. It is an independent resource, not an MEQ product.
Is Ariadne free, and does it work in French?
Yes. Ariadne is free, with no account, sign-up or payment, and the whole map — every subject, course and topic — exists in French and in English; switch language at any time. It runs in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or computer, and nothing you explore is stored on a server.
Navigate the Labyrinth
Daedalus built the labyrinth. Ariadne gives you the thread. Explore the complete Quebec curriculum now.