Founded in 1966, the Kitchener-Waterloo Bilingual School is a private, independent, and nonsectarian institution offering full-day instruction from kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is dedicated to excellence in French-English education and to the fostering of tolerance and respect for each individual child in an atmosphere of cultural, economic, racial, religious, and social diversity.
Established in 1967, Conestoga is Ontario's fastest growing college and a leader in polytechnic education. Conestoga delivers more than 200 programs and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario's only college-based accredited engineering degrees. The college is one of the province's top two providers of apprenticeship training and a leader in the provision of Second Career and academic upgrading programs. Campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll and Brantford provide a growing number of students with local access to full and part-time programming. Our focus on technology-enhanced learning through online and mobile technologies ensures that students are prepared to succeed in our increasingly digital world. Conestoga's commitment to student success includes a full range of support and career advising services. Almost 88% of 2013 graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation.
At Conestoga, we believe that Orientation is an important part of your successful transition to College. To help make this transition as easy as possible for you (and your family) we have a number of Orientation programs beginning on your orientation day, and others that run right up until the end of your first term. Whether getting acquainted with your academic program and faculty or meeting new friends, Orientation helps you to feel 'at home' at Conestoga as soon as possible. Check out our helpful hints and suggestions (pdf) to make your Orientation day the best it can be.