Schools
Our schools are at the core of every vibrant neighbourhood in the city, instilling a love for learning and innovation in every student.
Overview
Our schools not only offer a welcoming environment, but also academic excellence. Our EQAO Achievement Scores are above the provincial average on the EQAO assessments of reading, writing, and mathematics and percentage of students successful on the OSSLT assessment for each of the grades. Below are some of the courses available in our schools:
- English
- Mathematics, Science, Technology
- The Arts: Music, Drama, Dance, Media, Visual Arts
- History, Geography
- Health, Physical Education
- Religion, Social Sciences & Humanities
- University/College Preparation
- Workplace Preparation Careers & Civics
- French as a Second Language: Core, Extended & Immersion
- Business Studies
- Native Languages
- Canadian & World Studies
- Computer Studies
- Cooperative Education
- We offer ESL Support!
“I have accomplished things that I never imagined I would in Brazil and am experimenting with new activities and new food in a new culture. It has been really cool.”
Julia, Brazil
High Schools
What students discover about themselves in high school can be just as important as what they learn about the outside world. Our high schools are grades 9 to 12 and offer a wealth of academic opportunities in a welcoming and supportive environment. All of our schools offer French pathway options, a variety of programs, sports, arts, clubs and activities to encourage our students to grow and thrive, with the option of online learning through our Virtual Academy.
Intermediate Schools
Our intermediate schools are grades 7 and 8, and for most students their intermediate school will be housed in the same building as their high school. In intermediate school, students have different teachers for many subjects, usually stay with the same group of students (called their homeroom), change classrooms for each course, have lockers to store personal belongings, have a wider choice of extracurricular activities and social engagement opportunities, in preparation for the transition to high school. Students can join our schools anytime, in-person or through our virtual program.
Elementary Schools
We provide academic excellence in French and English, welcome families of all faiths and have some of the highest achievement scores in Ontario. But, education is more than teaching students how to do well on tests. It’s about guiding the development of the whole child. We support the whole person’s mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth in a safe, diverse and respectful community. Elementary schools are Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 and students can start anytime, in-person or virtually.
“I am doing activities like tennis, softball, baseball, snowboarding, and skating on the Rideau Canal… it is an unforgettable experience, with support from teachers and the whole community.”
Sarah, Mexico
English as a Second Language (ESL)
We provide English as a Second Language (ESL) support to all of our International Students. ESL programming is offered at all of our schools from Kindergarten to Grade 8 and at the following six high school locations for Grades 9 to 12:
Extracurricular Activities
We offer extracurricular activities to suit everyone, from competitive and recreational sports to the arts and academics.
Arts
Dance, Theatre, Band, Anime Club, Choir, Art Club, AV and more!
Sports
Hockey, Soccer, Football, Basketball, Running, Cheer, Rugby, Tennis, Ski & Snowboard, Badminton, Volleyball, Softball, Track & Field, Swim, Golf, Wrestling, Field Hockey, and more!
Academics
Leadership Camp, Student Council, Book Club, Tech, Writer’s Club, and more!
Recreation
Board-games, volunteering, outdoors, knitting, and more!
