Simcoe County District School Board, Barrie Learning Centre, Newcomer Welcome Centre

Simcoe County District School Board

Site: Barrie Learning Centre

Service: Newcomer Welcome Centre

Record #: BAR2254

Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 07 May 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Welcomes and register students who are new to Canada and Ontario

provides access to information and a streamlined admission process for students and their families
services provided include reviewing
- required documentation,
- administering English proficiency and mathematics assessments
- providing access to translators and other support agencies
- presenting an orientation to the Ontario public school system
- linking to community services, networks and continuing education, Adult Non-Credit English Classes and facilitating integration into Canadian society

Service Details

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Permanent residents, refugees, and holders of work permits, student visas, diplomatic status, and Ministers' permits.
Application	Appointment preferred, call ahead.
Languages	English; French
Fees	None

Address and Location

Site Location	In Bayfield Mall, up the hall past Centra Foodmarket
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Learning Centre, Bayfield Mall 320 Bayfield St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection	Bayfield St and Ferris Lane
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-725-8360
Fax	705-725-8359
Website	https://scdsboncalc.ss14.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=13527320&pageId=28162060
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelearningcentres/
Primary Contact	Danielle Duhn, Coordinator, Newcomer Welcome Centre; Phone: 705-725-8360 ext 45160; Email: dduhn@scdsb.on.ca
Alternate Contact	Magdalena Vandenbogaerde, Office Assistant; Phone: 705-725-8360 ext 45151; Email: mvandenbogaerde@scdsb.on.ca
Mailing Address	Learning Centre, Bayfield Mall 320 Bayfield St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3C1

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