Waterloo Region District School Board

Welcome Centre for Newcomers


Description
Provides information about school system for newcomer students whose first language is not English ~ language and math skills assessment
Eligibility
  • Secondary students (Grades 9-12, including up to age 21) new to Canada whose:
    first (home) language is not English
    and
    the primary language of instruction at school in the previous country/countries of residence was not English
  • Secondary students (Grades 9-12, including up to age 21) new to Waterloo Region:
    whose first (home) language is not English
    and
    have attended a school in Canada (outside of Ontario), where English is the primary language of instruction, for less than five years
  • Secondary students (Grades 9-12, including up to age 21) who:
    have attended a French language school in Canada
  • Secondary students (Grades 9-12, including up to age 21) who:
    are international fee-paying students (referred through the WRDSB International Admissions Department)
  • Application Process
    Please contact to book an appointment
    Office
    519-576-3018
    Web Site
    Visit Website
    Email
    [email protected]
    Languages
    English
    Fees
    Please contact for more information
    Documents Required
    Documents may be required
    Accessibility
    Fully Accessible
    Topic(s)
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    Copyright
    211 Ontario North
    Last Updated On
    June 14, 2023
    Address
    Margaret Avenue Public School, 325 Louisa St
    Kitchener, ON, N2H 5N1
    Cross street: Margaret Ave and Victoria St N
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    Hours of Operation
    Appointment required
    Service Area(s)
    Waterloo Region