1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:(a) “general education” : education at the pre-elementary or elementary level within the meaning of the regulations contemplated in section 30 of the Act respecting the Conseil supérieur de l’éducation (chapter C-60), and all education at the secondary or college level, within the meaning of the said regulations or of the regulations contemplated in section 18 of the General and Vocational Colleges Act (chapter C-29), of which the immediate object is not preparation for the practice of a vocation or trade and which enables the pupils to pursue studies at a higher level;
(b) “vocational education” : education of which the immediate object is preparation for the practice of a vocation or trade;
(c) “education for handicapped children” : the education contemplated in Division II of chapter V of this act;
(d) “self-improvement education” : any education other than vocational education, general education or education for handicapped children within the meaning of this act;
(e) “education by correspondence” : the education contemplated in division V of chapter V of this act;
(f) “institution” : any educational institution to which this act applies;
(g) “pupil” : a person to whom education is given for a direct or indirect remuneration;
(h) “official curriculum” : a curriculum governed by the regulations contemplated in section 30 of the Act respecting the Conseil supérieur de l’éducation or in section 18 of the General and Vocational Colleges Act;
(i) “school year” : the period comprised between the 1st of July of one year and the 30th of June inclusive of the following year;
(j) “school corporation” : a regional school board or a corporation of commissioners, trustees or school administrators, by whatever law governed;
(k) “permit” : any permit issued under this act;
(l) “regulation” : any regulation made under this act by the Government upon the recommendation of the Minister;
(m) “Minister” : the Minister of Education or the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, according to their respective competence;
(n) “Commission” : the Commission consultative de l’enseignement privé instituted by section 3.