Ottawa Catholic School Board
Ottawa Catholic School Board
Founded: 1856
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Type: Public
Number of Students: 43,000
Tuition Fees: 13,000 (Kindergarten to Grade 8) and 14,000 (Grade 9 to Grade 12) per year
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 12
The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) is a public school board located in Ottawa, Ontario. Its headquarters are in the Nepean area of Ottawa, the nearest airport is Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport. The Board consists of 84 schools with the total number of students close to 43,000.
The OCSB community knows how to create a safe and caring environment for the best adaptation of international students. The School Board helps students to develop themselves as global citizens. Special care is given not only to the academic preparation of students but also to the development of social, cultural, and communicative skills necessary for their successful life in the globalized world.
As the name of the Board suggests, Catholic values are integrated into all aspects of school life. Students are taught to become responsible and contributing citizens in an increasingly complex and diverse environment of the modern world. All of the students are given numerous opportunities to participate in personal, academic, and spiritual growth activities throughout the year. Rich and fulfilling development possibilities are built in the curriculum, that combines traditional Christian virtues with modern educational advances.
Six high schools of the Ottawa Catholic School Board accept international students, their number exceeds 100. A wide range of English as Second Language Programs helps international students to improve their command of English effectively. ESL credit courses are offered at elementary, intermediate, and five secondary schools of the OCSB.
Providing students with a rich faith-based education, the Ottawa Catholic School Board also supports innovation. Its schools are famous for technological advances, incorporated into a learning environment. The Canadian Education Association selected the Board as an example for other Canadian school districts on digital transformation within the educational process. One Elementary Schools of the OSCB won the Canadian National “Classroom of the Future” Challenge due to its innovative teaching and learning practices and usage of modern technologies in education.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board is also proud to introduce its unique and well-tailored programs such as Specialist High Skills Majors, French Immersion, Cooperative Education, Focus Programs, and e-learning courses. The language of study is English. International students have a choice of various full-year and semester programs.
All schools of the Ottawa Catholic Board offer a wide range of extracurricular activities that include clubs and arts-themed activities, sports teams, and other interesting options. Well-equipped school premises give students lots of opportunities for self-development, training, and fun.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board offers its Homestay Program for international students in partnership with MLI Homestay. And MLI Homestay believes that the experience of living in a real Canadian family is invaluable. This is the best way to learn more about Canada, its history, traditions, and friendly people. Also, life abroad improves students` confidence in their own abilities and achievements. MLI’s mission is to match newcomers with host families based on their mutual interests. As a result, students get unforgettable experiences, make real friends, and return home with memories that last a lifetime.
For students of the Grades 9-12 entrance dates are in September and February, for Kindergarten to Grade 8 students the entrance date is in September. The Application Fee is 400 CAD, the Full-year Tuition Fee is 13,000 CAD for students of Kindergarten to Grade 8, and 14,000 CAD for high school. There is an option - one Semester Tuition Fee that is 7,000 CAD for students of Grades 9 to 12. The Annual Health insurance Fee is 450 CAD.
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