Education

Ottawa is an enviable city in which to pursue academic studies or professional development. The region’s six colleges and universities, plus numerous technology institutes and professional schools create a highly integrated and flexible education and training delivery system.

As part of Ontario’s high-quality education system, Ottawa offers a rich array of public and private schools for children in grades kindergarten to grade 12. While there is an abundance of opportunity to learn in English, French, French immersion and English as a second language, Ottawa also offers learning in a host of different cultures, languages and religions, reflecting our diverse multicultural community.

Ottawa’s philosophy is that knowledge is the key to maintaining high standards of living and sustaining a competitive edge in today’s world markets. The city’s emphasis on learning is reinforced by a dynamic business and technology sector that works in partnership with our educational institutions through various agencies, foundations and undertakings to ensure that the system meets the needs of industry through creative and timely programs that are focused on both today's needs, and those of the future.

To find out more about schools in Ottawa, go to the “Learn in Ottawa” page of this site.