With nearly 27,000 students attending 46 elementary schools, 14 secondary schools, a Virtual Learning Academy (AAV), an adult school and some 3,000 professionals serving students, the CECCE is the largest Canadian network of French-language schools outside Quebec.The CECCE stands out at the provincial level in particular by:Recognition as a leader in education in Canada;The best results in the province on the EQAO provincial testsA graduation rate of 96%;A high parental satisfaction rate (94%);Sustained growth in its workforce;The offering of English courses from the 4th year in order to achieve high-level sustainable bilingualism;The offer of English courses from grade 9, identical to those offered by other French- and English-speaking school boards.Allows students to access all post-secondary programs in the language of their choice before entering the job market by mastering Canada's two official languages French and English.
Learn MoreThe Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario is located in Canada’s secure, beautiful and bilingual capital: Ottawa. Our classes are taught in French while many activities and services in the region are in French and in English. Our students receive a certificate of bilingualism along with the Ontario Secondary School Diploma which is recognized worldwide.For you, it means that after one year with us, you’ll have significantly improved your skills in French and English, two of the most frequently used languages in the world. Imagine the wealth of opportunities…Our teachers and our dedicated well-being officer are available to help you in your new environment, succeed in your studies, make new friends and participate in enriching activities to make your experience unforgettable.A large variety of programs are open for international students (conditions apply):Sports-Studies Program: football (soccer), track and field, basketball, volleyball, golf, ice hockey, skiing, dance, tennis, individual sports, skating, swimming and more!;Arts Program: visual and media arts, dance (ballet and contemporary), writing, music (instrumental and vocal), theatre, cinema and television;International Baccalaureate Program (IB) ®;Health Program;Environmental Program;Preparatory Program;Specialist High Skills Major: arts and culture, transportation, sports, business, health and wellness, environment and nature.During the school year, you will enjoy the security and care of a Canadian family selected by our partners, the Canada Homestay Network (CHN) and Canadian Accommodation Services (CAS).Continuing your studies with us is a guarantee for a rewarding experience. Come to one of our schools to get a short-term experience or to obtain a globally recognized diploma that will help open the doors to many universities!
Learn MoreOCDSB schools provide instruction from Kindergarten to grade 12. Secondary schools offer courses of varying levels of difficulty designed to prepare the student for university, college or the workplace. Students requiring extra English instruction will benefit from the school board's integration of English as a Second Language (ESL) programming within the regular secondary school curriculum. Students have a wide selection of courses from which to choose and are encouraged to take courses that will prepare them for postsecondary studies. OCDSB secondary schools offer courses in a variety of subjects, including computer studies, business, biology, physics, geography, economics, international languages, music, physical and health education, calculus, accounting, algebra, law and more. Students who are not confident in their English ability are able to study English intensively and acculturate before starting school at the Young People's Language School of Canada (YPLS). In association with the international student program, YPLS offers students English for Academic Purposes and introduces the organizational and social skills that give them a foundation to help them better adjust and succeed at a high school or university in Canada.Program OptionsGraduation with an Ontario Secondary School diploma (OSSD)Academic/Cultural experience for one or two semestersElementary School Credit ESL courses Intensive ESL study- Young People’s Language SchoolUniversity and College PreparationInternational BaccalaureateAdvanced PlacementSummer programsGroup programsTOEFL IBT
Learn MoreThe Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) offers international students the opportunity to study in a welcoming and diverse school community rooted in faith and values. We offer English as a Second Language (ESL) in all elementary (K-6) and intermediate schools (7-8) and have 5 secondary schools that offer ESL credit courses. We offer unique programs such as Focus Programs, Specialist High Skills Majors [ocsb.ca/shsm], and e-learning courses [ocsb.ca/elearning]. The OCSB takes an innovative approach to incorporating technology into our students’ learning journey. Our Board was selected by the Canadian Education Association as the winning district to be an example for other Canadian school districts on digital transformation within education. Recently one of our Elementary Schools was awarded first place in the National “Classroom of the Future” Challenge based on innovative teaching and learning practices using technology.
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