Schools and Education

Brantford has many different schools and programs for children and adults.

Elementary school

Children attend elementary (also called primary) school from the age of 4 to 13.

Elementary school boards include:

• Grand Erie School District Board
• Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
• W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind

Secondary school

Teenagers attend high school from ages 13 to 18. High school and includes grades 9 to 12.

School boards include:

• Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir (French-language Catholic)
• Grand Erie School District Board
• Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
• W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind
• Six Nations Polytechnic STEAM Academy (High School)

Private schools

Brantford also has private schools that offer education at an additional cost.

Private schools include:

• Anderson College
• Braemar House School
• Brantford Christian School
• Central Baptist Academy
• Our Lady Queen of Peace Montessori Bilingual School
• KRTS Transportation Learning Centre
• St. John Ambulance

Adult Learning

Adult learning can help improve your job options. As a newcomer to Brantford, you should consider attending English or French as a Second Language classes or courses on improving your professional skills.

Program information is available online:

• Grand Erie Learning Alternatives
• Brant Skills Centre
• Brantford Public Library

University and college

There are colleges, universities and educational organizations in Brantford and nearby cities that offer post-secondary education different programs. The Government of Canada offers sponsorship and funding programs for low-income students. Colleges and Universities can also provide financial support.