About Us
Why Choose Waterloo Catholic Schools?
Big ambitions deserve the right place to grow. Waterloo Catholic schools give international students everything they need to thrive: academic excellence, faith-based values and support tailored to every student. Build robots in our Engineering Certificate Program, explore healthcare careers in Health Sciences, or debate world issues in Global Leadership. You’ll learn in modern facilities, surrounded by a welcoming multicultural community. We don’t just prepare you for university; we help you arrive ready to succeed. And it all happens in Waterloo Region, one of Canada’s most exciting centres for technology, education and culture.
Discover Waterloo Catholic Schools: Your Pathway to Success in Canada
Welcome to Waterloo Region, where innovation is everywhere you look. Here, international students learn in a safe, inclusive, faith-based environment that pushes them to achieve more and supports them every step of the way. Our caring teachers are invested in your success. Our specialized programs, from Global Leadership and our Engineering and Health Sciences Certificates to Advanced Placement courses, open doors to top universities. From the moment you arrive, our Orientation Week program, full support services, exciting activities and a welcoming homestay family help you feel at home fast. You’ll leave with lifelong friendships, global skills and a future full of possibility.
Our Secondary Schools
Six schools. One community. Countless opportunities. Resurrection, St. David, St. Benedict, Monsignor Doyle, St. Mary’s and our newest school, Notre Dame, each bring their own strengths. Those strengths range from elite athlete training and competitive robotics to engineering, health sciences, global leadership and Advanced Placement courses. Every school has modern facilities and a dedicated international education team ready to help you succeed from your first day.
Beyond the school doors, Waterloo Region is waiting to be explored. It’s home to globally ranked universities, a booming high-tech sector and a vibrant arts and community scene, so you’ll always have a chance to learn, lead and connect. With welcoming schools, strong Catholic values and personalized support, Waterloo Catholic secondary schools are where international students achieve their goals and discover who they want to become.