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Schools in Hamilton
The City of Hamilton welcomes students from all over the world. Hamilton offers a wide choice of secondary and post-secondary study options and excellent opportunities for study and to live and work after graduation.
An overseas education includes more than just study. Studying in Hamilton as an international student, offers exposure to a diversity of people and ideas. You will be living, traveling, interacting, and even working in a new environment. You will be able to enjoy other cultures and to develop a whole range of new practical skills.
Many of Hamilton’s education institutions have an international student office to help students transition and adjust to living in Hamilton and help build connections within the community.
School boards
The Hamilton community has access to the following four school boards:
- Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board: www.hwdsb.on.ca
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board teaches approximately 50,000 students in its 114 neighbourhood schools. In addition to the programming offered at 96 elementary and 18 secondary schools, a number of alternative programs focusing on sports, academics, science, arts and languages are available.
- Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board: www.hwcdsb.ca
The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board serves more than 29,000 elementary and secondary students at 55 schools, and another 10,000 individuals through four St. Charles adult and continuing education centres.
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Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud: www.csdccs.edu.on.ca
French-language Catholic school board in the Centre-South serves over 15,500 Students in 45 elementary and 10 secondary schools in an area extending from the Niagara Peninsula to Peterborough and from Lake Ontario (Toronto) to Georgian Bay. Its head office is located in Toronto and the board operates three schools in Hamilton. -
Conseil scolaire Viamonde: www.csviamonde.ca
Conseil scolaire Viamonde manages the French-language public schools in the central south-western region of Ontario. French language public school board operates two schools in Hamilton.
French Immersion schools
French immersion education is an option for parents who speak no or limited French, but wish for their children to speak both official languages. French immersion programs are offered in English-language schools to English-speaking students who want to learn French as a second language.
The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board and Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board offer French Immersion programs. More information about schools offering French Immersion program is available at:
- Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Phone: 905-527-5092 ext. 2242
- Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Phone: 905-525-2930 ext. 2902 or 2206
Higher education facilities
Hamilton is home to a number of outstanding post-secondary institutions that have been recognized internationally for their research and instructional strength as well as providing local area businesses with a well-educated workforce. These include:
- McMaster University - www.mcmaster.ca
At McMaster University, 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students are engaged in learning and research with a focus on community engagement and involvement. The University’s 7,500 faculty and staff work with partners across the city to integrate the work of the University with the needs of the city.
- Mohawk College - www.mohawkcollege.ca
Mohawk College educates more than 17,000 full-time and apprenticeship students at three campuses in Hamilton. Recognized as a leader in health and technology education, Mohawk has achieved the highest student satisfaction scores among all colleges in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area for four consecutive years.
- Redeemer University College - www.redeemer.ca
Redeemer University College offers Bachelor of Arts, Science, and Education degrees with majors in more than 30 disciplines. As a Christian university, Redeemer offers its more than 900 students the chance to explore the relationship between faith and learning through a Christian perspective.
- McMaster Divinity College - www.mcmasterdivinity.ca
The institution's mission is to develop effective evangelical Christian leaders for the church, academy, and society through university-level education, professional training, and ongoing support.
McMaster Divinity College admits students to the following programs of study:- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Christian Theology),
- Master of Arts (M.A.) (Christian Studies),
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.),
- Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.),
- Graduate Diploma in Ministry, and Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies.
- Brock University - www.brocku.ca
Brock University opened a satellite Teachers College in Hamilton. The on-campus Faculty of Education encompasses a pre-service department, graduate studies in education and continuing education.
- Collège Boréal - www.borealc.on.ca
Collège Boréal is one of Ontario’s 24 community colleges and is the only French-language college in Southwestern Ontario. Collège Boréal in Hamilton offers continuing education, employability services, immigrant integration services and related services for local businesses and communities.
In addition, there are many post-secondary institutions within a one-hour drive of Hamilton, including the University of Toronto (three campuses), University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Guelph, Brock University, Sheridan College, Niagara College and Conestoga College.
- Hamilton Literacy Council - www.hamiltonreads.ca
A non-profit organization that provides basic (grade 1 to 5 equivalent) training in reading, writing, and math to English-speaking adults in Hamilton. The service is free, private, and one-to-one. Hamilton Literacy Council has been assisting adults with their literacy skills since 1973.
Hamilton is also served by a number of private career colleges including:
Private schools
There are 29 private schools within Hamilton, Ancaster, Millgrove, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Mount Hope, Lynden, and Copetown:
School Name | Location | School level | School type |
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Bronston Canadian Academy | 1 Hunter Street #G100 Hamilton, Ontario L8M 3N1 Phone: 289-776-6950 www.bronston.ca |
Secondary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Calvin Christian School | 547 West 5th Street Hamilton, Ontario L9C 3P7 Phone: 905-388-2645 www.ccshamilton.ca |
Elementary |
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Christadelphian Heritage College | 522 Book Road East Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3L1 Phone: 905-304-1626 |
Elementary |
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Colin MacDonald Alternative School | 1570 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8S 1E8 Phone: 905-525-6336 www.colinmacdonald.ca |
Elementary |
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Columbia International College of Canada | 1003 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4P3 Phone: 905-572-7883 www.cic-totalcare.com |
Elementary Secondary
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Covenant Christian School | 497 Millgrove Sideroad Millgrove, Ontario L0R 1V0 Phone: 905-689-3191 |
Elementary |
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Dundas Valley Montessori School | 14 Kemp Drive Dundas, Ontario L9H 2M9 Phone: 905-627-1073 www.dvms.ca |
Elementary |
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Grandview Adventist Academy |
3975 Highway 6 |
Elementary |
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Guido de Bres Christian High School | 420 Crerar Drive Hamilton, Ontario L9A 5K3 Phone: 905-574-4011 www.guidodebres.org |
Secondary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Hamilton Academy of Performing Arts |
108 Park Street |
Elementary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Hamilton District Christian Private School | 92 Glancaster Road Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3K9 Phone: 905-648-6655 www.hdch.org |
Secondary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Hamilton Hebrew Academy | 60 Dow Avenue Hamilton, Ontario L8S 1W4 Phone: 905-528-0330 www.hamiltonhebrewacademy.ca |
Elementary |
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Hamilton Hebrew High | 125 Cline Avenue South Hamilton, Ontario L8S 1X2 Phone: 905-528-0039 www.hhhmidrasha.ca |
Secondary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Hillfield Strathallan College | 299 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton, Ontario L9C 1G3 Phone: 905-389-1367 www.hsc.on.ca |
Elementary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Islamic School of Hamilton |
1545 Stone Church Road East |
Elementary |
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John Knox Memorial Christian School | 795 Highway 8 Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5J3 Phone: 905-643-2460 www.nace.ca |
Elementary |
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Kehila Jewish Community Day School | 215 Cline Avenue North Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4A1 Phone: 905-529-7725 |
Elementary |
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Lee Academy Private Elementary School | 1978 2nd Concession West Lynden, Ontario L0R 1T0 Phone: 519-647-9772 |
Elementary |
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Living Hope Christian School |
908 Main Street East |
Elementary Secondary |
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Metropolitan College |
146 James Street South |
Secondary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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New Horizons Education Centre | 86 Homewood Avenue Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2M4 Phone: 905-525-1234 |
Secondary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Providence Christian School | 542 Ofield Road North Dundas, Ontario L9H 5E2 Phone: 905-627-1411 |
Elementary |
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Rehoboth Christian School | P.O. Box 70 198 Inksetter Road Copetown, Ontario L0R 1J0 Phone: 905-627-5977 |
Elementary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Southern Ontario College | 28 Rebecca Street Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1B4 Phone: 905-546-1500 www.mysoc.ca |
Secondary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Strata Montessori Adolescent School | 14 Kemp Drive, #2 Dundas, Ontario L9H 2M9 Phone: 905-627-1073 www.stratamontessori.com |
Elementary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Summit College - Hamilton East |
247 Centennial Parkway North, #15 |
Secondary |
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Tapply Binet College |
245 Garner Road West |
Secondary Offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
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Timothy Canadian Reformed School |
430 East 25th Street |
Elementary |
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