Greater Essex County District School Board

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites students from around the world to experience life and learning in vibrant Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Our schools reflect the consistent success of Ontario public education in global rankings. Our International Students enjoy a tremendous opportunity to enhance their language skills and explore Canada’s culture in a welcoming and diverse community. Students engage in collaborative, inquiry-based learning in the classroom and participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities and community service opportunities.
International Students are warmly welcomed at 13 secondary schools and 55 elementary schools. Our wide range of academic programming offers opportunities for all students in our schools including English as a Second Language programs, technical courses, Advanced Placement courses, the IB Diploma Programme and Primary Years Programme, a dedicated Centre for Creative Arts and more.

Windsor is a medium sized Canadian city with all the amenities of a large urban centre. The region of Essex county includes numerous large suburban neighbourhoods, thriving small towns and rural areas that cover 145 square kilometres. Waterfront parks, manicured gardens, playgrounds, green spaces, walking and biking trails are woven throughout the area.
Windsor-Essex is a beautiful, diverse and friendly region with a long history of welcoming newcomers from around the world to our classrooms. We look forward to welcoming your students in Windsor-Essex!