Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board

Program Established: 2012

Programs Offered: Full Year, 1 Semester, Short Term

Specialized Programs: Sports, Fine Arts

Language(s) of Study: English, French

Total number of schools: 42

High schools for international students: 7

Total Students: 14,000

Total International Students: 40

International Students Accepted for Grades: 7-11, Adult & Vocational Training

Nearest Airport: Pierre Elliot Trudeau

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board serves the educational needs of students in the regions of Laval, Laurentides & Lanaudière at the kindergarten, elementary, secondary, adult education and vocational training levels.

Students and staff members of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board share the honour of being one of the top ranking English school boards in the province. This accomplishment was attained through hard work and dedication, rigorous training and coaching, and with the assistance of innovative use of technology.

All of our secondary schools provide an academic program of courses prescribed by the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS), leading to a Secondary School Diploma. Enriched French is offered in all high schools, which varies from school to school. There is also a possibility to take other subjects in French.

The student population is over 13 500 students,

• 26 Elementary
• 11 Secondary schools
• 5 Adult Education and Vocational Training Centres
• 1 Career Exploration Centre
• 1 Nature & Science Centre

For a detailed list of all our schools and centres visit http://www.swlauriersb.qc.ca/?page=schools/overviewschools

Our four goals are centered on success, achievement and growth. They are designed to stimulate a culture of success in students and employees.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board is the only school board in the province to have a large nature facility to offer outdoor environmental education programs. The Arundel Nature & Science Center (ANSC) is a unique facility, authentic period buildings from the 1800s, acres of beautiful forest, hiking and cross-country ski trails, a genuine ‘sugar shack’ and the Rouge River – all part of the experience waiting for you at the centre!

Set in 155 hectares of natural beauty in the heart of the Laurentian Mountains, the Arundel Nature & Science Centre represents a unique opportunity for young people to engage in meaningful learning, outdoors.

ANSC programs are taught with a “nature mentoring” approach, with a focus on environmental stewardship, personal accountability, empowerment and positive community building.