Ontario
Age
From 13 to 18 years
Grade/Course
From Grade 8
to Grade 12
Climate
Cold with snow and sunny days
Nearby Airports
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Site Type
urban
Lakeside
Population
144K Inhabitants
Overview
The Upper Grand District (UGDSB) is located in the city of Guelph, one hour from Toronto. It is an area rich in culture, architecture, parks, rivers and green areas. International students can enjoy an urban stay (Guelph or Orangeville) or a more rural stay (Fergus, Palmerston, Erin, etc.) depending on the assigned school.
The international UGDSB program is flexible and allows you to select the contents according to the objective set by the student, who, throughout his stay at the school, will receive qualified support to help him achieve the objectives. A wide variety of programs are offered, the student can take them while completing their studies to obtain the Ontario Secondary School diploma. Some of these programs are: art, environmental leadership, business and “Hockey Canada Skills Academy Leadership Course”. It also has IB (International Baccalaureate), AP (college credit for high school students), French immersion and Specialist High Skills Major programs.
All UGDSB schools offer a wide range of academic, technological, artistic and sports programs. Many of the schools offer English for Foreigners (ESL). In addition, schools with international students have a counselor who guides them throughout the course.
Upper Grand District School Board
500 Victoria Road North
Guelph ON N1E 6K2, Canadá
Region
Population
144K Inhabitants
Nearby Airports
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Climate
Cold with snow and sunny days
Nearby Cities
Hamilton (44 min.)
Toronto (80 min.)
London (86 min.)