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:
- 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:
- Braemar House School
- Brantford Christian School
- Central Baptist Academy
- Westervelt College
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Montessori Bilingual School
- KRTS Transportation Learning Centre
- St. John Ambulance
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 for the Grand Erie Learning Alternatives and Brant Skills Centre.
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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Westervelt College - Brantford Campus |
Westervelt College - Brantford Campus offers:
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Other post-secondary schools close to Brantford |