INFORMATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Parents Guide to Beginning Gr. 7 and High School - learn about how the Ontario High School System works, requirements for graduation, pathways and supports (available in several languages):
ocsb.ca/our-programs/high-school/
MULTICULTURAL LIAISON OFFICER (MLO): In partnership with Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization our MLO supports our newcomer families to Canada. This program addresses the settlement and integration needs of newcomers, immigrants, refugees and first generation Canadian students and their families to ensure a successful school experience for the students and that both students and parents are fully integrated into the community. Our MLO is
is accessible through the Student Services office.
YMCA-YWCA Newcomer Information Centre: Information settling in Canada YMCA-YWCA:
www.ymcaywca.ca/Adults/newcomerservices/nic/
YMCA-YWCA Employment Access Centre:
www.ymcaywca.ca/adults/employmentservices/yemploymentaccesscentres
City of Ottawa Recreation Programs
join.ottawa.ca
Ottawa Catholic School Board International Languages Program
Elementary: conted.ocsb.ca/childrens-programs
Secondary: conted.ocsb.ca/youth-programs/youth-il
Special Note for ESL Students and Recent Arrivals to Canada
Applying to University
If you're applying for a program and you have not completed at least three years full time in an institution where English is the language of instruction (aside from in language courses), located in a country where English is an official language, you may be asked to provide your official score in one of the English language tests recognized by the university. See the university websites or your guidance counsellor for help.
Parents Guide to Beginning Gr. 7 and High School - learn about how the Ontario High School System works, requirements for graduation, pathways and supports (available in several languages):
ocsb.ca/our-programs/high-school/
MULTICULTURAL LIAISON OFFICER (MLO): In partnership with Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization our MLO supports our newcomer families to Canada. This program addresses the settlement and integration needs of newcomers, immigrants, refugees and first generation Canadian students and their families to ensure a successful school experience for the students and that both students and parents are fully integrated into the community. Our MLO is
is accessible through the Student Services office.
YMCA-YWCA Newcomer Information Centre: Information settling in Canada YMCA-YWCA:
www.ymcaywca.ca/Adults/newcomerservices/nic/
YMCA-YWCA Employment Access Centre:
www.ymcaywca.ca/adults/employmentservices/yemploymentaccesscentres
City of Ottawa Recreation Programs
join.ottawa.ca
Ottawa Catholic School Board International Languages Program
Elementary: conted.ocsb.ca/childrens-programs
Secondary: conted.ocsb.ca/youth-programs/youth-il
Special Note for ESL Students and Recent Arrivals to Canada
Applying to University
If you're applying for a program and you have not completed at least three years full time in an institution where English is the language of instruction (aside from in language courses), located in a country where English is an official language, you may be asked to provide your official score in one of the English language tests recognized by the university. See the university websites or your guidance counsellor for help.
