• Education
• Elementary and Secondary School
• Get Involved in the School Community

What activities are available for high school students?

Participating in activities at school is a great way for newcomer students to make friends, practise their English and feel part of the school community.

As well, many universities and colleges consider a student's extracurricular activities and community involvement when evaluating the student's application for admission or for scholarships.

Many schools offer extracurricular programs and activities before and after regular school hours. These include ESL help, sports, clubs, music, theatre, student government and many others.

Read What are extracurricular or cocurricular activities? for more information.

In high school, students must complete 40 hours of community involvement (volunteer work) in order to graduate. Read What does a student need to graduate from high school? for more information.

Many community agencies can help you find information about school for your children. To find help in your area, go to Services Near Me.

For More Information

• Local School Boards - A list of local school boards across Ontario.
• Private Elementary and Secondary Schools - Search for a specific private school or get a complete list of all private schools in Ontario.
• Newcomer Reception Centres for Schools - A list of school newcomer reception centres where students get assessed before starting school and parents can get information.
• Preschool, Elementary and Secondary School - This page has links to information about preschool (child care), elementary school and high school.