Education
Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive Canadian university, with 85+ undergraduate and graduate programs housed within 9 faculties of study: Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, Law and Graduate Studies. Over 9,000 students study at three locations in Orillia, Barrie and Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; including almost 1500 international students from 94 countries around the world. Maclean’s 2026 University Rankings place Lakehead University as #1 in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 6 undergraduate universities. In the Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings, Lakehead is the Top University in North America with under 10,000 students. Re$earch Infosource 2025 ranked Lakehead Top 2 in Canada for research in the primarily undergraduate university category.
Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) One of Ontario’s largest public education systems, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) welcomes students from around the world to participate in full year and one semester programs. The number one priority for our dedicated and skilled team of teaching, administrative and support staff is to help all students learn, achieve success, reach their full potential and continue along a path of lifelong learning. With nearly 20 years of experience in international education, and 14 high schools participating in the SCDSB International Student Program, we are dedicated to supporting an inclusive environment in which both international students and SCDSB students are able to interact and thrive. International students may attend a SCDSB high school for either one or two semesters, while others graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and continue their education at college or university in Canada or their home countries.
Georgian College works with industry and community partners to offer relevant, cutting-edge curriculum, quality work placements and co-op experiences with top employers. Our students graduate with the skills and the mindset to be innovative thinkers and changemakers who can transform their workplaces and communities. Over 11,000 students, including 1,600+ international students from over 60 countries study at one of Georgian’s seven campuses. Featuring over 125 market-driven programs, and recognized as Ontario’s number one co-op college, Georgian offers international students an unparalleled education experience.
Lakehead University is a fully comprehensive Canadian university, with a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs housed within 10 faculties of study: Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities, Science & Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Education, Medicine, Law and Graduate Studies. Over 9,000 students are spread amongst two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada; including 1400+ international students from 83 countries around the world. Maclean’s 2019 University Rankings place Lakehead University second in Ontario and among Canada’s Top 10 undergraduate universities, and first among Canada’s undergraduate universities for Citations (scholarly output). In 2015, 2016 and 2017 Re$earch Infosource ranked Lakehead first among Canada’s undergraduate universities.