The 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 can get the Ontario Secondary School Diploma which is recognized worldwide.
For students, it means that after one year with us, they’ll have significantly improved their 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 the students in their new environment, succeed in their studies, make new friends and participate in enriching activities to make their experience unforgettable.
A large variety of programs are open for international students (conditions apply):
During the school year, they will enjoy the security and care of a Canadian family selected by our partners, the Canada Homestay Network (CHN) and Canadian Accommodation Services (CAS).
Program Established: 2013
Programs Offered: 3 months, 4 months, 1 semester and full year
Specialized Programs: International Baccalaureate (IB) (2 years minimum, Fine Arts, Sports, Environment, Health, Technology, Robotics and Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace.
Language(s) of Study: French
Total number of schools: 47
High schools for international students: 7
Total Students: 18,000
Total International Students: 45
International Students Accepted for Grades: K-12
Nearest Airport: Ottawa International Airport
We are located in Ottawa and in the Eastern region of the province of Ontario. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is a bilingual city where both official languages are spoken: French and English. Studying in any of the five schools at your disposal will allow you to acquire a solid understanding of both languages.
During the school year the student lives with a Canadian homestay family. A private room, three meals a day and access to the home’s facilities are provided. The student will enjoy the security and care of life with a Canadian family.
CEPEO’s schools offer a great variety of clubs, extra curricular activities, sports, arts, music, Model UN, and more.
Our well-being officer organizes monthly outings for the international students so that they get to know each other better, and visit interesting places in the Ottawa area and discover more about Canadian culture.
International students really enjoy the multicultural reality in our schools, and they take full advantage of the bilingual environment of Ottawa to improve their French and English skills.
Entrance Dates: Late August and late January
Application Deadlines: May 31st & November 30th
Application Fee: $300
Full Year Tuition Fee: $17,200
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $7,500
4 months Tuition Fee: $6,880
3 months Tuition Fee: $5,160
Annual Homestay Placement Fee: $500 (refundable deposit)
Homestay Monthly Fee: $1,600 (Homestay fees must be paid directly to Canada Homestay Network / Canadian Accommodation Services)
Annual Health Insurance Fee: $500
Annual Custodianship Fee: included as is airport pick up and drop off
All funds are in Canadian dollars
Prices are subject to change; please confirm fees during the application process.
General Inquiries Email: international@cepeo.on.ca
Website: international.cepeo.on.ca
Mailing Address: 2445 St-Laurent Boulevard
City: Ottawa
Province: Ontario
Postal Code: K1G 6C3
Phone: 613-742-8960 ex 2163
Fax: 613-742-1012
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