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ENG ESP 한국어 简体中文 عربى POR Türk 日本人 Tiếng Việt FR ITA Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter Schools Ottawa Admissions Homestay Resources Resource Library Scholarships FAQ Memberships & Affiliations Awards & Accomplishments News Contact Welcoming. Inspiring. International. We care and support the well-being of our students while fostering innovation and a faith-based approach to academic achievement. Choosing OCSB Discover your potential at the OCSB As the Capital City of Canada, Ottawa is the heart and centre of it all. At the forefront of this beautiful city is the Ottawa Catholic School Board, providing faith-based education with high academic achievements, and a focus on community, wellness and innovation. 0 Ottawa Canada’s capital with a population of over one million people, making it an ideal city for international students. It offers all of the advantages of city life while being surrounded by the beauty of Canadian natural spaces. It’s one of the safest cities in North America with a top-ranked quality of life. 1 Academic excellence We are recognized internationally for our approach to Deep Learning in our classrooms. Our students consistently score higher than the province in annual standardized tests, and every year receive provincial, national and global accolades in a variety of subjects and disciplines. Our well-rounded approach to learning develops the leaders of tomorrow. 2 Faith-based education While the academic success of a child is very important, most would agree that it’s even more important that their child grows up to be a good person. At the OCSB, we provide an education that respects the universal values of all faiths, grounded in Catholic principles. Faith, hope, love, community, dignity of persons, excellence, justice, and stewardship for creation — these eight values motivate our students and add spiritual depth to their education. These themes permeate the culture of our schools as they are integrated into our curriculum and school life. 3 Welcoming environments Our schools welcome students of all faiths and cultures. We build welcoming school communities by teaching our students about values and social justice. We also have staff at our Family Welcome Centre to help international students as they transition to a new school environment and culture. 4 Immersive English experience Our program allows international students to completely immerse themselves into an English speaking community and truly experience Canadian culture. This helps them develop strong English language skills at a fast rate. 5 Post-secondary opportunities Studying at the OCSB is a great pathway to prepare international students for post-secondary studies in North America. Our international high school students develop fluency of the English language, integrate into the culture, and obtain high school credits that are recognized by post-secondary institutions in North America. And with top-tier Universities and Colleges in Ottawa, many international students call Ottawa home! 6 ESL support With over 80 schools across Ottawa, OCSB provides English as a Second Language (ESL) support to all of our International Students at all of our schools from Kindergarten to Grade 8 and at six high school locations for Grades 9 to 12. Discover Ottawa Our Schools Your Stories 1 / 6 Discover your potential at the OCSB Watch our video to discover more about the Ottawa Catholic School Board. See how our amazing city, our academic excellence, our Catholic values, and how our supportive communities help you reach your goals! Klara’s experience at the OCSB has widened her perception of the world Being a student at the Ottawa Catholic School Board has widened my perception of the world in every aspect and it made me more sure of my future steps in my education.” Klara, Czech Republic Julia discovered her future career at the OCSB I’m really happy to announce that with the help of my teachers and peers at school, I was able to get into one of the most prestigious schools in Canada, Carleton University, for Engineering.” Julia, Brazil Gigi welcomes you to the city of Ottawa As the capital of Canada, Ottawa is the heart of diversity; it offers so much opportunity to people with different backgrounds.” Gigi, Taiwan Amy was supported and ready for her post-secondary studies We have amazing staff, amazing teachers, an amazing Chaplin.” Amy, Vietnam Marina discovered her potential I was so excited about going to a new place and getting to know a new culture. I’m really proud of myself for coming here alone. Now I just think I can do whatever I want to.” Marina, Brazil our approach Creating the foundation for success OCSB is unique in its values, approach to learning and focus on student wellness, diversity, technology, sports and academic success. Our Deep Learning approach At every Ottawa Catholic school, we focus on helping your child develop global competencies: citizenship, character, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. By developing the whole child, we are creating the leaders of tomorrow. Pathway to post-secondary education High school at the OCSB is all about preparing your child to thrive as their future-self. We have a variety of programs and supports that allow your child to explore their talents and interests while preparing them for top North American Universities and Colleges. Have you heard about our unique benefit when applying to uOttawa where you don’t have to write an English Language Test? Learn more! Faith-based values While the academic success of a child is very important, most would agree that it’s even more important that their child grows up to be a good person. At the OCSB, we provide an education that respects the universal values of all faiths, grounded in Catholic principles. How do I get started? 3D Virtual Tour OCSB High School View all virtual tours Latest News May 10, 2024 | OCSB Accomplishments OCSB International Student, Fernando Castro Soares, with fellow St. Peter High School student Ricardo Atalla, win gold for 3D Animation at the Skills Ontario Competition April 11, 2024 | OCSB Accomplishments Harvard’s Mehta & UCSD’s Fine Applaud OCSB’s Transformative Deep Learning Journey November 29, 2023 | OCSB News Welcoming International Students into our OCSB community for the 2023-2024 school year July 05, 2023 | OCSB News Wishing our OCSB International Student Graduates all the best in their bright futures November 15, 2022 | OCSB News International Education Week: The enriching experience for our communities September 15, 2022 | OCSB News Excitement builds as OCSB International Students start the 2022-2023 school year view all news Resources Apr 11, 2024 | Travel Things To Do In Ottawa: Spring 2024 Ottawa, the Capital of Canada, is a vibrant, bilingual, safe city that is full of nature and beauty. Spring in Ottawa means fresh air, colourful gardens and outdoor activities! Make the most of the season with our list of activities and events. Document Dec 12, 2023 | Travel Things To Do In Ottawa: Winter 2023-2024 Winter in Ottawa is magical! Here’s our list of the amazing winter events and activities going on in and around the city. Document Nov 29, 2023 | Travel Tips To Enjoy Winter In Ottawa Safely Winter is a great time for playing in the outdoors, winter sports, enjoying relaxing activities and warming up with some hot chocolate. However, it’s important to take safety precautions and know what to expect of Canadian winters. That is why we put together a helpful list of tips so that you can enjoy winter safely! Document Sep 12, 2023 | Travel Things To Do In Ottawa: Fall 2023 We want all of our OCSB International Students, families and visitors to have the best fall season with us, so we’ve created the ultimate list of what’s happening around Ottawa! 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