Discover a World-Class Education in
Canada’s Capital
Discover a World-Class Education in Canada’s Capital
Discover a world-class education in Canada’s capital with the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s International Student Program! Whether for a semester or a full school year, exchange international students are welcomed into a vibrant, faith-based community that values academic excellence, innovation, wellness, and community. With a wide range of extracurriculars—from sports and the arts to leadership opportunities—there’s something for everyone at the OCSB!
Your Pathway to Achievement
Your Pathway to Achievement
Ottawa
Ottawa is a safe, bilingual city filled with parks, museums, galleries, sports teams, shopping, restaurants, the Rideau Canal, nearby sky hills and hiking, world-class hospitals, and embassies. Best of all, Ottawa offers the opportunity to prepare for and attend post-secondary institutions in the area.
Academic Excellence And Our Deep Learning Approach
We are developing the leaders of tomorrow, and we believe that the best way to prepare our young learners for the future is to help them develop skills and competencies that they can use in careers that might not even exist today. At every Ottawa Catholic school, we focus on helping your child develop global competencies: citizenship, character, communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. Our academic excellence is evident in our Provincial Achievement Scores, which are above the provincial average on the EQAO assessments of reading, writing, and mathematics.
Faith-Based Values in a Welcoming Environment
Our schools welcome students of all faiths and cultures. We build welcoming school communities by teaching our students about values and social justice grounded in Catholic principles.
Post-Secondary Opportunities
Studying at the OCSB is a great pathway to prepare international students for post-secondary studies in North America. Our international high school students get to practice and improve their English, integrate into the culture, and are able to apply to Colleges and Universities with high school credits that are recognized by post-secondary institutions in North America.
Steps to Apply for the International Student Program at the Ottawa Catholic School Board
Steps to Apply for the International Student Program at the Ottawa Catholic School Board
The application process for international students involves submitting an application form and receiving a letter of acceptance from the Board, applying for a Study Permit from the Government of Canada and paying the OCSB International Student Program fees. You learn more about the admissions process at the OCSB International Student Program’s website.
Is Your Family a Newcomer to Canada?
If you and your family are in Canada to stay for a long term, the OCSB Family Welcome Centre is the right space to welcome you and to provide support and information to newcomer students and families of all faiths to help them transition smoothly into our school community. Newcomer students in Grades 2 to 12 need an assessment before starting school. This helps us determine if they need support and how to help them.
Is Your Family a Newcomer to Canada?
If you and your family are in Canada to stay for a long term, the OCSB Family Welcome Centre is the right space to welcome you and to provide support and information to newcomer students and families of all faiths to help them transition smoothly into our school community. Newcomer students in Grades 2 to 12 need an assessment before starting school. This helps us determine if they need support and how to help them.
