English Language Learners ELL
Who are English Language Learners, ELL?
- Canadian-born: children raised in a family in which languages other than English are spoken
- Newcomers to Canada: refugees, immigrants or international students
KPR ELL High School Programs
- Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School
- Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute
- Cobourg Collegiate Institute
For more information, please contact Principal of Teaching and Learning K-12 Jennifer McIlmoyle-Parsons
International Students
好色tv District School Board welcomes International students. For more information, please contact Michelle White
How do we support English Language Learners?
- Teachers for English language learners offer support for students and teachers in their schools
- English as a second Language, ESL, programs offered at some secondary schools
- Settlement Workers in School, SWIS, program offers students, and their families help with housing, immigration, employment, recreation, etc.
- Language Line Telephone Translation Service
Education Information about Ontario Schools
Elementary Schools (Kindergarten to Grade 8)
Secondary Schools
Videos - in many languages
Community and Settlement
Assistance with housing, employment, health and immigration
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) - New Canadians Centre
SWIS is a school-based outreach program that enhances schools鈥� capacities to welcome newcomer families. This program is in Partnership with the 好色tv and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Boards. SWIS works with newcomer families and youth to provide information and connect them to resources in the school and community. SWIS meets new clients through direct referral from schools and also supports clients through the NCC offices.
Language Line Telephone Translation Service
A translation service for schools to use to communicate with families in over 100 languages. Confidential, professional translators are available.