It is part of the province's Francophone Sud School District, offering education to students from grade nine to twelve.

[1][5] This move allowed the Moncton Hospital to expand, while the Vanier establishment made way for medical offices.

[6][7] On September 9, 2009, the school was given permission to begin an $884,000 expansion for its far side, allowing for a larger space to be reserved for its infirmary and orientation center.

[4][12][13] In fact, prior to construction, the idea of a second francophone complex had been in the minds of the New Brunswick Department of Education since as early as December 20, 2002.

[14] This idea was later confirmed in New Brunswick's record-breaking $809 million budget for the 2003–04 fiscal year, where $100,000 was allocated to "develop the educational specifications" of the complex.

The province's educational minister, Madelaine Dubé, said: "It is good to know that our schools can also contribute to protecting our environment.

Lord spoke of his government's intention to add schools to the growing number of Francophone institutions in New Brunswick, as well as advancing the state of the province's education.

"[1][19] On September 9, 2009, a new, $884,100 permit was awarded to extend L'Odyssée's total area by 390 m2 (4,200 sq ft) for the expansion of its new infirmary and orientation center.

[8] The city went under scrutiny after the death on November 30 2009 of Erica Frenette, a student at L'Odyssée, who was struck by a car after crossing an intersection near the school in poor weather conditions.

[24] Examples of notable courses are law, Esperanto, German, Auto mechanics, carpentry, entrepreneurship, world religions, cooperative education, and leadership.

[24] A partnership with the Université de Moncton and CCNB Dieppe allows students to take and be credited for select courses off-campus one period per semester at no cost during their senior year.

In 2010, a report published by the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies put L'Odyssée at the bottom of the district's 22-school list overall (one school being unranked), based on data from 2005 to 2008.

[11][33] In terms of academic performance, the province releases report cards based on yearly exams to track the progress toward a goal set for 2013.

[44] The Jazz and Harmony teams, led by instructor Martin McLaughlin (previously Charles Arsenau), act as a side project for the school's existing music course and has participated in every yearly Heritage Festival since 2005.

Sebastien Richard earned the "Most Starred Player" award, while captain Julie Frigault won MVP.