District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) - St. Catharines Collegiate

The District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 publicly funded school district in Ontario, Canada. Students are invited to live and study in one of the most scenic parts of the world that is home to the famous Niagara Falls. The Niagara Region is located just over an hour by car or train from Toronto. Its schools offer programs that are internationally renowned for their excellence, are staffed with government-certified, highly dedicated teachers, and have superb facilities. St. Catharines Collegiate is a vibrant, active school, that offers something for everyone. Whether Academics, Athletics, Arts, or Technology, there are programs available to meet students' needs and interests. In fact, Collegiate is the only school in St. Catharines to offer a full complement of academic pathways and technology courses. St. Catharines Collegiate has had a long tradition of academic, artistic, and athletic excellence nurtured by a faculty committed to preparing students well for post-secondary studies and for their role as responsible and productive members of society. The diverse student population, representing over 36 different countries, contributes to an institution where social justice and equity set the framework for a dynamic education driven by 21st-century technologies and teaching styles. Why St. Catharines Collegiate Ontario curriculum: St. Catharines Collegiate students have the opportunity to achieve the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), widely recognized for admission to post-secondary institutions in Ontario, across Canada and the U.S.A., and worldwide. Student support: St. Catharines Collegiate international students are immersed in classrooms with a high percentage of students whose first language is English. They receive comprehensive support for developing English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students and receive free transportation to and from school to access designated ESL programs. Course variety: St. Catharines Collegiate offers Co-operative Education and Specialist High Skills Majors in Arts & Culture, Hospitality & Tourism, and Information & Communications Technology. Extracurricular activities: Being part of St. Catharines Collegiate's extracurricular programs helps students discover what they can do. Sports teams include Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance Team, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Slo-Pitch, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Clubs include Chess Club, Drama, Females Using Energy for Life (FUEL), Positive Spaces, Math Clubs and Contests, Musicals and Drama Productions, Music, Phoenix (Games) Room, Robotics Team, Student Voice, Technology Competitions, and Yearbook.