About Us

Located in the Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) welcomes international students to five secondary schools (Grades 9-12) and forty-three Elementary schools (Grades K-8). 

Our progressive and inclusive schools welcome students from all regions of the world with all levels of English language proficiency, academic records, and religious or non-religious backgrounds.

This diversity creates an open engaging environment for new Canadians and international students wanting an enriching and rewarding English language education experience.

At the heart of the community are the Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s modern Elementary and Secondary Schools.

City

WATERLOO REGION 

Waterloo Region is a mid-sized community located in the heart of southwestern Ontario’s greenbelt. With a population of more than 630,000 people, Waterloo Region is one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario: a large urban centre, with the charm and character of a smaller rural community. 

Each of our three cities offers its own unique attractions.

Cambridge has a rich cultural history reflected in the picturesque limestone buildings lining the Grand and Speed Rivers. 

Kitchener, the Region’s largest city, is a hub of urban activity. Small businesses and start-ups make up a large portion of the workforce helping to drive the culture of innovation. 

Waterloo is home to two of the highest-ranked universities in the country and attracts some of the best and brightest talent from around the world. 

Elementary schools provide Kindergarten programs (for children aged 4 and 5) and programs for Grades 1 through 8.
Elementary school placement for our Waterloo Region International Student Programs is limited to school availability. The Waterloo Catholic District School Board will make every attempt to find a school close to where the student will be living in the Waterloo Region.

List of Schools
(43 Kindergarten-Grade 8)

Visit this site: www.wcdsb.ca

Co-Educational Elementary High Schools
Grades: Junior Kindergarten-Grade 8
Age of Students: 3-14 years
Founded: Many Schools Have A History Over 100 Years; Many Schools in Suburban Areas are Very New
Student Population: Range From 200-700 International Student Population by Percentage: 0.1%
Teacher/Student Ratio: average 22:1

Environments:

  •  Total Integrated, Inclusive, Student-centered Learning Environments
  • Student-centered Inquiry-learning Fundamental To All Classrooms
  • French-Second Language Programs in All Schools
  • STEAM/Robotics Programing in Many Schools

Developmental Programs in the Arts, Physical Education; Robotics, Information Technology

Comprehensive ESL: Yes in All Schools

Student Uniform: No (only in Secondary schools)

Facilities: Schools Have Varying Histories but All Have Modern Resources, Learning Commons (libraries) Sport Fields, Double Gyms,
Notables: Many Schools Are Provincial Champions in Skill Ontario (World Skills) Competitions – Design & Technology, Structures & Mechanisms, Animation, Robotics