Programs Offered

Welcome to Windsor and thank you for your time and interest in learning more about our Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board.

We are proud of our Board as the top ranking school board in Ontario in terms of Academic Achievement (Rank #1 in Southern Ontario and top 3 province wide). We also pride ourselves on organizing and running a variety of successful study programs for more than 200+ international student a year. Whether, it is a chance to experience a Canadian school and the culture for a short time or a bigger opportunity to graduate with an Ontario Secondary School diploma, WECDSB has something to meet each student’s needs.

Below is a quick list of program offerings. We look forward to welcoming your students!

Long Term Study (Elementary and Secondary)

Study for 5 months (1 semester) or 10 months (full year)
Fully integrate into a Canadian school experience
Earn high school credits toward an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Come for one year or multiple years of study and graduate

Short Term Study (Elementary and Secondary) *available to individuals and student groups

Study for 2 weeks to 4 months in a Canadian classroom
Experience classroom integration and work on your English language skills
Earn a ‘Certificate of Completion’

Summer Program (ESL Camp & Activity) *limited to groups with minimum of 10 students

Participate in a 2 week summer camp including ESL class and student activities
Practice and improve your English Language skills with daily ESL lessons
Learn leadership skills and team work with daily activities both at school and at local attractions
Earn a ‘Certificate of Completion’

CO-OP / Internship Programs (grades 11 - 12) *must have strong English language skills

Earn high school credits and develop new skills in the workplace
Get on-the-job and safety training in Canada
Learn more about a specific sector of your interest
Earn a ‘Certificate of Completion’

Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board High School Specialties

School	Specialist Program Offered	Specialty Classes
Assumption College Catholic High School	International Baccalaureate (IB) Cooperative Education (experiential learning)	Accounting & Marketing Technological Design Communications Technology International Business Manufacturing of Technology
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School	International Baccalaureate (IB) Sports Academy Programs (dance, baseball hockey, soccer)	Business Studies Technological Design English as a Second Language (ESL) Construction Technology
Catholic Central High School	English as a Second Language (ESL) Sports Academy Program (basketball) Construction Academy Program (electrical)	International Languages Law, Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology Technological Education Business Studies
F.J. Brennan Catholic High School	Sports Academy Programs (baseball, hockey, soccer) Construction Academy Program (masonry) French Immersion Program	Dramatic Arts and Culture Hospitality and Tourism Information Technology Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Holy Names Catholic High School	STEM Academy (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) Cooperative Education (experiential learning)	Instrumental & Vocal Music Fashion and Textile Design Business / Computers Accounting Entrepreneurial Studies Business Leadership
St. Anne Catholic High School	Sports Academy programs (basketball, hockey) STEM Academy (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) French Immersion Program	International Business Canadian and World Studies Food & Nutrition Philosophy Career Education Environmental Science Technological Education
St Joseph’s Catholic High School	Construction Academy Program (carpentry, plumbing) Cooperative Education (experiential learning) French Immersion Program	Digital Arts & Graphic Design Visual Arts & Media Information & Communication Technology Business Leadership Contemporary First Nations Health & Wellness
St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School	Sports Academy Programs (hockey) STEM Academy (Science, Tech, Engineering & Math) Cooperative Education (experiential learning) French Immersion Program	Business: Marketing / Entrepreneurship Economics, Law & Politics Modern languages Information & Communication Technology Career Studies World Issues: A geographic Analysis

School / Student Support

Client support from start to finish - from the point of registration to the first day of school, each student is treated as an individual. Our job is to fully support the agent, parent and student during their time with WECDSB.

Free language assessment - all long term students are asked to complete an online assessment prior to their arrival in Canada. This free 30-minute online test is sent directly to all new students. The assessment score is sent back directly to the WECDSB International Student Coordinator, who reviews the results and determines the best school placement for the student.

In-school Student Guidance - all long term international students will have 1-point of contact at their school who they will meet with regularly to support them with class schedules, tests, school environment and any concerns or questions they have along the way.

Alumni and their Journey

We are proud to say our international student graduation rate is 97% annually with program acceptance to a wide-range of Ontario post-secondary institutions. These include University of Windsor, University of Toronto, Western University, St. Clair College, Conestoga College, Queens University and the University of Waterloo.

Annual Student Scholarships Awards

The International Education Student Scholarship Award recognizes up to 10 extraordinary students whose actions and experiences studying at WECDSB have exemplified excellence in either academics or personal growth.

The winners will receive up to $1,000 Canadian dollars for their next academic journey in post-secondary school. This scholarship awarded each June is for graduates from WECDSB.

Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
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