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The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
provides a premium international education program that is known
for its inclusion and cultural integration, specifically
offering the ultimate Canadian experience to foreign
students.
ALCDSB is pleased to offer a full range of academic programs
for international students leading to an Ontario Secondary
School Diploma (OSSD). Our international education program
provides a variety of services to our international
students,
making their time in Canada an experience they will never
forget.
Introduction
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Montreal, QuebecMontreal, QuebecMontreal, Quebec
Algonquin and LakeshoreCatholic District School Board
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The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
(ALCDSB) is situated midway between Toronto and Montreal, and only
two hours from Ottawa. The school board hosts the oldest English
Catholic High School in Canada and its location has great
importance in Canadian history as a major early settlement
territory. The ALCDSB borders the world famous Algonquin Provincial
Park, the mouth of the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal, the
famous Thousand Islands and many Indigenous communities.
We serve over 11,000 students in 32 elementary schools, five
secondary schools and five adult learning sites. ALCDSB also offers
a range of French as a Second Language (FSL) programs, including
French Immersion, Core French and Extended French. French Immersion
is offered at five locations across the board.
Our Catholic District School Board
offers a wide range of programs across it’s Catholic system,
including a focus on Indigenous education, outdoor education, and
mental health and well-being. Our board also boasts numerous
specialty programs, including 16 Specialist High Skills Majors,
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs, Co-Operative Education and
the World International Baccalaureate Program.
We closely work with our post-secondary partners including
Queen’s University, Loyalist College and St. Lawrence College.
ALCDSB focuses on a Universal Design for Learning Framework,
which allows the board to meet the needs of all learners by
removing barriers and designing learning supports that are
necessary for some but good for all learners.
City of Kingston
Kingston is a Canadian city on Lake Ontario with a population of
125,000, at the mouth of the Rideau Canal, Cataraqui and St.
Lawrence rivers. It is known as the “Limestone City” for its grand
19th-century buildings, including the lakeside Kingston City Hall.
As the original capital city of Canada, Kingston boasts 21 National
Historic Sites and is a major university town, home to Queen’s
University, the Royal Military College and St. Lawrence
College.
In 2013, the BBC listed Kingston as one of the top 5 university
towns in the world, while personal finance website moneysense.ca
ranked it as 3rd best place to live in Canada. With more
restaurants per capita than any other city in the country, Kingston
is also a foodie’s heaven.
City of Belleville
Belleville is located 90 minutes from Pearson International
Airport in Toronto and has a population of 50,716. It is located at
the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte along the Quebec
City-Windsor Corridor. Originally the site of an Anishinaabe
(Mississaugas) village in the 18th century known as Asukhknosk, the
future location of the city was settled by United Empire Loyalists.
Belleville is world known
for its outstanding fresh water fishing and has over 45
kilometres of trails through natural woodlands. Belleville is also
home to Loyalist College that boosts the highest graduation
employment rate in Ontario. The friendly city is also home to the
professional hockey team, Belleville Senators.
City of Quinte West (Trenton)
Trenton is a large community in Southern Ontario in the
municipality of Quinte West, Ontario with a population of 17,000.
Located on the Bay of Quinte, it is the starting point for the
Trent-Severn Waterway, which continues northwest to Peterborough
and eventually Port Severn on Georgian Bay. Located 60 minutes
outside Toronto, Trenton is home to the second largest military
base in Canada. Trenton has a small ski hill and is a popular area
for outdoor activities including fishing.
ALCDS Board Profile
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The Homestay Family is an important part of the International
Education experience for the student. Our Board strongly believes
in a positive cross-cultural experience for both students and host
families; all students must live in an approved homestay. Our board
has an “in-house” homestay program which offers the following:
• A home that is inspected, approved and over-seen by the
Coordinator of International Education.
• Homes are in small safe communities; in some cases within
walking distance to the school or a short bus ride.
• Inclusion in family events and activities.
“My room is great and very comfortable. The family is very nice.
My host parents include me in the conversations and we love to play
games as a family. They help me to get involved in activities.”
– Victoria from Spain
“I chose to come to this school because I wanted the real
Canadian experience and for some of the specialty courses. I love
my school and have met many great friends.”
– Tim from Germany
Homestay Program
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School Student Population:
1100www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/hcss
Located in the city of Kington, Holy Cross is a modern school
with a vibrant student community. The school has an active student
council and many clubs and activities for students to participate
in. Holy Cross has been a certified ECO School since the Spring of
2009 showing its commitment to being a school that promotes
environmental education and takes action on reducing our impact on
the environment.
Holy Cross CSS
Specialized Programs:• Specialist High Skills Major:
Information and Communications Technology
• Technological Education in areas of Computer Studies,
Construction, Design and Transportation.
• Music and Arts programming including, Dance, Vocal, Visual and
Instrumental Music.
Extracurricular:• Crusader in Community Service (CICS) is a
student organization dedicated to serving those in need.
• Athletics – Fall, Winter and Spring Sports. Recent past award
winners in football, soccer, hockey.
• Dramatics Arts – Major musical productions are performed each
year as well as frequent coffee houses and holiday shows to display
student talent.
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St. Paul Catholic Secondary School Student Population:
400www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/pass
St. Paul Catholic Secondary School is a small school with a
population of approximately 400 students in grades 7- 12. It is
known for strong links to social justice initiatives. St Paul is
located in Trenton that hosts the largest military base in Canada.
The school offers French Immersion for Grade 7-8 students as well
as Extended French program for those in Grades 9 – 12. St. Paul has
Specialist High Skills majors in Health & Wellness, Non-profit,
Construction, Transportation and Hospitality. There are many
extracurricular activities including sports, music and arts.
St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School Student Population:
700www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/thss
St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School is a provincial leader in
the Specialist High Skills Major Program and offer courses in
Hospitality & Tourism, Construction, Information &
Communication Technology, Transportation, Non-Profit, Sport Fitness
& Management Systems, Construction and Arts & Culture.
There are also a wide variety of co-curricular activities including
sports, intramurals, clubs, leadership groups and social justice
initiatives. There are many non-traditional opportunities for all
interests including courses in hockey, foods, dance and
technology.
St. Theresa CSS
Specialized Programs:• Specialist High Skills Majors:
Hospitality and Tourism, Information and Communications
Technology, Sports, Transportation Technology
• Technological Education in areas of Computer Studies,
Construction, Design and Transportation.
Extracurricular:• Athletics – Fall, Winter and Spring
Sports.
Recent past award winners include Hockey and Basketball.
• Active School Council.
St. Paul CSS
Specialized Programs:• Specialist High Skills Majors:
Healthand Wellness, Non-Profit
Extracurricular:• Athletics – Fall, Winter and Spring Sports. •
Community Awareness and Social Action.
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Extracurricular:• Athletics – Fall, Winter and Spring
Sports.
Recent past award winners in basketball, field hockey.
• Dramatics Arts – School musical productions, coffee houses
performances and art exhibits.
Regiopolis-Notre Dame CSS
Specialized Programs:• International Bacculaureate: The IB
Diploma
Programme is an internationally recognized curriculum designed
to prepare students thoroughly for the rigorous demands of
university.
• Specialist High Skills Majors: Health and Wellness,
Information and Communications Technology, Transportation
Specialist
Nicholson Catholic CollegeRegiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High
School Student Population: 1100www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/regi
Regiopolis – Notre Dame Catholic High School is Canada’s oldest
Catholic English high school, first operating in 1837 and as such,
is steeped in the traditions of academic excellence, faith and
social justice. Regi offers the International Baccalaureate
Program, French Immersion and have an internationally recognized
program in music. RND is known for its outstanding sports teams and
offer a wide variety of co-curricular activities. RND is an
inclusive and welcoming school, with a reputation for high academic
press. Regi recently received the Bette Stephenson Award from EQAO
for our results in mathematics. Expect more at RND.
Specialized Programs:• International Bacculaureate: The IB
Diploma
Programme is an internationally recognized curriculum designed
to prepare students thoroughly for the rigorous demands of
university.
• Specialist High Skills Majors: Arts and Culture,
Non-Profit
• Music and Arts programming including, Visual and Media Arts
and Instrumental Music.
Nicholson Catholic College Student Population: 550
www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/nicc
Nicholson Catholic College has provided Catholic education in
our local community for over 60 years. Nicholson has a tradition of
offering strong academic programming and highly competitive sports
teams among schools our size. NCC is an International Baccalaureate
World School offering full IB Diploma Programming. The school
offers Extended French, Specialist High Skills Major Courses in
Automotive, Construction, Health and Wellness and
Information/Communications Technology. Nicholson has its own Radio
Station (NCC’s Tower FM) and have welcomed international students
from around the globe into our community for the past 20 years.
Extracurricular:• Athletics – Fall, Winter and Spring Sports. •
Media Arts – Nicholson student lead radio
station “Tower FM”.
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Algonquin and LakeshoreCatholic District School Board
1440 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario Canada K7M 3E5
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