Lakehead District School Board | Canadian Association of Public Schools - International

Lakehead Public Schools (LPS) located in Thunder Bay, is the largest public board in Northwestern Ontario. LPS aims to educate, encourage, and support students to develop a passion for learning, set high personal standards, and become active community members.

All schools offer access to modern technology and innovative education. The small class sizes are conducive to learning and provide students the ability to quickly develop relationships with peers and staff. Students can choose a path that best suits their needs, ranging from developing English language skills to obtaining an Ontario Secondary Diploma and pursuing post-secondary education anywhere in Canada. Thunder Bay has two post-secondary institutions; Confederation College and Lakehead University (LU), and is home to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and LU’s Faculty of Law.

Thunder Bay is the largest community on the shores of the world’s largest fresh water lake, Lake Superior. International students are fully immersed into an authentic Canadian, multi-cultural and English-speaking setting guiding them to their full potential. The city offers a safe, welcoming and friendly close-knit community. With an intrinsic connection to the outdoor environment and vibrant urban life, the city of Thunder Bay together with LPS, strives to provide a fun and memorable experience for every student.

Program Established: 2015

Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term, Hockey Academy

Specialized Programs: International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Specialist High Skills Majors, Co-Operative Education, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship, College Dual Credits, E-Learning, French Immersion, Kingfisher Lake Outdoor Education Centre, Aviation Technology, Sports, Fine Arts

Language(s) of Study: English

Total number of schools: 27

High schools for international students: 3

Total Students: 8,800+

Total International Students: 50

International Students Accepted for Grades: k-12

Nearest Airport: Thunder Bay International Airport

On the shores Lake Superior and nestled within the boreal forest and Canadian Shield, Thunder Bay is where upscale city life meets epic outdoor adventures. Regarded as the Gateway to Northwestern Ontario, here you can explore the nearly 150,000 lakes and rivers, climb to one of the highest points in the province, experience Canada’s longest zip-line, and sail on the world’s largest freshwater lake. People come from all over the world to indulge in Thunder Bay’s beautiful landscapes, cultural culinary delights, and superior educational and professional opportunities.

• 2ND HAPPIEST CITY IN CANADA

• 6TH MOST CULTURALLY DIVERSE CITY IN CANADA

• SLEEPING GIANT VOTED A TOP 10 MUST SEE IN CANADA”

Thunder Bay is accessible from anywhere in the world through the Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) which offers daily non-stop flights to major cities like Toronto and Winnipeg. The city is also the access point to and from the American Mid-West by way of the Pigeon River border crossing, 45 minutes away by road.

LPSI partners with two homestay providers in Thunder Bay: MLI Homestay and Harmony Homestay. Our goal is to ensure students have a positive and successful educational experience by living with a caring host family in a safe and comfortable environment. Each homestay provider carefully arranges personalized placements by matching students with Canadian host families based on background, interests, lifestyle, and educational goals. Both MLI and Harmony Homestay conduct in-person visits and thorough inspections of prospective host homes to ensure high standards of quality. They also review expectations in detail to ensure host families are well prepared to provide the appropriate level of care and support for each student.

Students have access to participate in a selection of competitive and non-competitive sports including: football, volleyball, dance, cross-country running and skiing, golf, track and field, badminton, curling, cycling, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, soccer and tennis.

Each high school offers many different associations and clubs including: art, chess, concert and jazz band, Crime Stoppers, Dungeons and Dragons, gardening, glee, anime, Model UN and student government, robotics, drama and musical theatre, video game design, travel and exchange, yearbook, student council and activities, outdoors, photography, health and wellness and social justice.

Entrance Dates: September & February. Please reach out if interested in an alternative entrance date.

Application Deadlines: June 1 for September Semester 1 and full year students. December 1 for February Semester 2 students.

Application Fee: $300

Full Year Tuition Fee: Full year $14,280

1 Semester Tuition Fee: $7,140

Airport Transfer Fee: $189

Annual Homestay Placement/Accommodation/Custodianship Fee: varies by homestay provider; please confirm directly with them.

All funds are in Canadian dollars

Prices are subject to change; please confirm fees during the application process.

General Inquiries Email: international@lakeheadschools.ca

Website: international.lakeheadschools.ca

Mailing Address: 2135 Sills Street

City: Thunder Bay

Province: Ontario

Postal Code: P7E 5T2

Phone: 807-625-5176

Fax: 807-623-3083

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