| Ottawa is an enviable city in which to pursue academic
studies or professional development. The region’s six colleges
and universities, plus numerous technology institutes and professional
schools create a highly integrated and flexible education and training
delivery system.
As part of Ontario’s high-quality education system, Ottawa
offers a rich array of public and private schools for children in
grades kindergarten to grade 12. While there is an abundance of
opportunity to learn in English, French, French immersion and English
as a second language, Ottawa also offers learning in a host of different
cultures, languages and religions, reflecting our diverse multicultural
community.
Ottawa’s philosophy is that knowledge is the key to maintaining
high standards of living and sustaining a competitive edge in today’s
world markets. The city’s emphasis on learning is reinforced
by a dynamic business and technology sector that works in partnership
with our educational institutions through various agencies, foundations
and undertakings to ensure that the system meets the needs of industry
through creative and timely programs that are focused on both today's
needs, and those of the future.
As a Global Learning Centre, Ottawa is an enviable city in which
to pursue academic studies or professional development in both English
and French. The region’s six universities and colleges, plus
numerous technology institutes and professional schools create a
highly integrated and flexible education and training delivery system.
In addition, a number of world-class events are hosted in Ottawa
to support specialized and advanced learning.
Ottawa’s philosophy is that knowledge is the key to maintaining
high standards of living and sustaining a competitive edge in today’s
world markets. The city’s emphasis on learning is reinforced
by a dynamic business and technology sector that works in partnership
with our educational institutions through various agencies, foundations
and undertakings to ensure that the system meets the needs of industry
through creative and timely programs that are focused on both today's
needs, and those of the future.
For children in grades kindergarten to grade 12, Ottawa offers
a rich array of public and private schools. While there is ample
opportunity to learn in English, French, French immersion and English
as a second language, Ottawa also offers learning in a host of different
cultures, languages and religions, reflecting our diverse multicultural
community.
Ottawa region universities
Carleton University
Saint
Paul University
University
of Ottawa
Université
du Québec en Outaouais
Ottawa region colleges
Algonquin
College of Applied Arts and Technology
La
Cité collégiale
Advancing your career
in research
Ottawa has a number of academic and industrial research networks.
Driven by a world-class standard of excellence championed by institutions
such as the National
Research Council (NRC) and the Communications
Research Centre (CRC), these networks include institutes and
programs such as the National
Capital Institute of Telecommunications (NCIT), Ottawa
Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI), and the Ottawa
Life Sciences Council (OLSC). Both Carleton
University and the University
of Ottawa also support advanced research activities. Contact
any one of these organizations to learn more about how you can advance
your career in research.
Professional development
Ottawa's educational network includes a number of organizations
that specialize in professional development and skills upgrading.
Some of these include:
Ottawa is also home to the offices of hundreds of professional
associations, many of whom offer specific training for their
members.
Private post-secondary
schools
Ottawa offers a wealth of private post-secondary schools which
support a variety of curricula. These include professional development,
vocational training, adult literacy, new language training, specialized
career studies, reskilling in preparation for career transitions,
continuing education, and more.
Private and specialty
schools
Ottawa also offers a wide variety of other private learning institutions
for your elementary or secondary school students. These include
Montessori and Waldorf Schools, as well as a host of schools dedicated
to specific religious and cultural groups.
Ottawa public school boards
As part of Ontario’s excellent education system, Ottawa’s
public schools provide high standards of learning in both official
languages.
Bring your class to Ottawa
The National Capital Region awaits you and your students! Come
and explore the many experiences awaiting you and your students
in Canada’s Capital city. Ottawa offers a wide variety of
educational and entertaining attractions. Our goal is to help you
to give your students memories that will last a lifetime. Whether
you're planning a day trip or an overnight trip, you'll find that
our NCC
Teachers’ Resource Centre gives you the helping hand you
need to plan your trip more easily, faster and with great confidence.
Come and experience Ottawa!
Learn more about all that Ottawa has to offer you and your
family:
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