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:
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.
| Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
Conestoga College offers programs in:
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| Wilfrid Laurier University |
Wilfrid Laurier University offers programs in:
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| Six Nations Polytechnic |
Six Nations Polytechnic offers:
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| Anderson College - Brantford Campus |
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Anderson College - Brantford Campus offers:
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| Other post-secondary schools close to Brantford |

