Please join us at the Grand Erie District School Board, a publicly funded K-12 school board in the heart of southwestern Ontario, where affordability intersects with educational excellence! Our vision is to Learn, Lead, and Inspire, and our mission is to build a culture of learning, well-being and belonging. Our culturally diverse schools are staffed by highly trained and passionate certified teachers.
Whether students seek long-term academic pursuits leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, AP courses, dual credits with partnered universities and colleges, or a shorter-term exploration of our varied arts and technology programs, a French immersion experience, environmental studies, or a unique exposure to Canadian Indigenous perspectives, we offer exciting educational pathways tailored to students’ hopes and dreams.
We prioritize student support through a comprehensive orientation, a close partnership with a reputable homestay service, comprehensive ESL assistance, and ongoing academic guidance from in-school counselors and teachers, complemented by support from our Canadian student ambassadors.
HIGHLIGHTS
-Competitive fees
-AP courses
-Partnerships with Universities & Colleges
-Specialized Technology Programs
-Canadian Indigenous Studies
-Comprehensive ESL support
-Canadian Student Ambassadors
-Nurturing Homestays
-Outdoor nature environment
Program Established: ISP formalized in 2024
Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term, Summer
Specialized Programs: French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Sports, Fine Arts
Language(s) of Study: English and/or French
Total Number of Schools: 71
High schools for International Students: 3 – Brantford Collegiate, Pauline Johnson Collegiate, North Park Collegiate
Total Students: 27,900
Total International Students: 11
International Students Accepted for Grades: 6-12
Nearest Airport: Pearson International Toronto (YYZ)
Grand Erie is home to safe, bustling urban settings, historic small towns and wide swathes of picturesque countryside. Larger urban cities, like London and Toronto, are nearby and easily accessible within one hour as is the iconic Niagara Falls tourist district.
The beautiful Grand River stretches right through our district to meet up with Lake Erie. Opportunities for water sports and nature activities abound in our many conservation areas. Other sporting interests include cycling, skiing, golf, curling, competitive hockey, and swimming at the various community centres including the iconic Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.
The area is home to a Laurier University and a Conestoga College campus. Moreover, five universities – McMaster, Western, Wilfrid Laurier, Brock and Waterloo are within a one-hour drive with University of Toronto just over one hour away to allow for easy exploration.
Homestay is offered through MLI Homestay with whom the Grand Erie District School Board works closely and who matches students aged 13 or above upon request with welcoming local families. Students learn about Canadian culture, lifestyle and expectations while living with a friendly and caring host family. Students are provided with a private bedroom, including a study area, and three meals a day. For detailed information on MLI Homestay’s services, please visit: www.mlihomestay.com/grand-erie-district-school-board-html/
The beautiful Grand River stretches right through our district to meet up with Lake Erie. Opportunities for water sports and fishing action abound. Nature lovers will enjoy the district’s natural beauty, conservation areas, and trails. Other sporting interests satisfied in our district include cycling, skiing, golf, curling, competitive hockey, and swimming at the various community centres and pools, including the iconic Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.
Moreover, a wide variety of school-based activities are available, such as, sports teams for example, ice hockey, rugby, and tennis as well as after-school clubs, such as, cinema and film, choir, baking, green, positive spaces, botany, eco, school newspaper, drama, chess, arts and so many more! All school-based activities are offered tuition-free or at a nominal cost for materials. SEE BELOW FOR THE LINKS TO THE 3 SCHOOLS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES:
Brantford Collegiate: School Profiles Online :: Extracurricular Clubs and Sports
North Park Collegiate: School Profiles Online :: Extracurricular Clubs and Sports
Entrance Dates: September and February for full year or semester
Application Deadlines: May 31 for Semester 1; November 30 for Semester 2; late accepted on case-by-case
Application Fee: $300
Full Year Tuition Fee: 2025-2026 Fees $13,600 (Secondary), $12,700 (Elementary),
2026-2027 Fees Secondary $13,750; Elementary $13,115
1 Semester Tuition Fee: $6,800 (Secondary), $6,350 (Elementary)
Annual Homestay Placement/Accommodation/Custodianship Fee: Please confirm directly with them https://www.mlihomestay.com/grand-erie-district-school-board-html/
All funds are in Canadian dollars
Prices are subject to change; please confirm fees during the application process.
General Inquiries Email: international@granderie.ca
Website: granderie.ca
Address: 349 Erie Avenue
City: Brantford
Province: Ontario
Postal Code: N3T 5V3
Phone: 519-756-6301
Fax: 519-759-5362
Please complete the form below to request more information
