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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