Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO)

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario welcomes students from around the world to come and enjoy a truly Canadian experience. This school board is located between the major cities of Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto and spans a large geographical area with a diverse natural environment including forests, hills, rivers, and lakes. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario serves approximately 13,000 students each day at 32 elementary and 10 secondary schools. The Board boasts a reputation for academic excellence (English and French), student support, strong athletics programs, outstanding performing and visual arts, exceptional computer technology programs, specialized secondary learning opportunities, and a Catholic commitment to social justice. The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario International Education Program offers global views and perspectives that enhance the education of students who have chosen to explore cultures and languages through education abroad. The International Student Program allows students from around the world to study and learn alongside Canadian students of the same age. The program encourages cultural awareness and international understanding by bringing students together and enabling them to experience similar social and academic opportunities. Why Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Location: The region is ideal as it is central to some great Canadian cities such as Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal as well as its proximity to North Eastern American states such as New York, Maine, and Vermont! Students enjoy the comfort of safe and welcoming communities as well as the rich culture the surrounding offers. Language Support: International Students are well supported during their stay with dedicated teachers, English as a Second Language support as required, and counseling support. Students stay with caring homestay families that are well educated, English speaking and are part of communities that are some of the safest in Canada. Eastern Ontario has a low ESL population, so international students will learn English quickly in immersion environments. Mission: CDSBEO proclaims the Catholic faith by nurturing and celebrating the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of their students. Learning through faith, living with hope, and loving in Christ.