
Education
This directory is designed to help you find resources on Education in Windsor-Essex. These listings were compiled by submissions from the community along with organizations that have supported the LGBTQ2S+ community in Windsor-Essex. If you feel there is an organization or business that should be listed, please submit the information on our submission form.
Resource Links
Equity and Inclusive Education Resource Kit For Ontario Schools (Egale Canada)
A guide to starting and supporting a GSA (University of Western Ontario)
Equity and Inclusive Education Resource Kit For Ontario High Schools (Egale Canada)
So you wanna start a GSA (Vancouver Coastal Health)
Local Resource connections
COLLEGE BOREAL
7515 Promenade
Windsor, Ontario, N8T 3P5
Phone: 519-948-6019
Established in 1994, Collège Borèal is Windsor’s only French language post-secondary institution and offers a wide range of post-secondary programs, including language instruction for newcomers to Canada, an Academic Career Entrance program and French as a Second Language Certificate.
GREATER ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
451 Park Street West
Windsor, Ontario, N9A 6K1
Phone: 519-255-3200
The Greater Essex County District School Board, in partnership with the community, provides learning opportunities which support, challenge, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enable them to participate meaningfully in their communities. To us, nothing is more important than helping all students achieve. We are a large school system with one common purpose…success for every student!
MASON EDUCATION CENTRE (WINDSOR)
284 Cameron Ave
Windsor, ONT, N9B 1Y6
Phone: 519-253-5006 Ext: 11007
The Adult and Continuing Education Programs are situated at the Mason Educational Centre and the Adult and Continuing Education – “Leamington Campus”. Our programs are for adults 19 years of age and older. We offer day and evening classes specifically designed to support Adult Non-Credit courses such as English as a Second Language and Literacy and Basic Skills instruction, along with credit courses to support post-secondary studies. These courses are made available to support enrollment into post-secondary college and university programs; provide an opportunity to acquire necessary credit courses to acquire your OSSD or to help improve current credit courses to support post-secondary workplace employment.
MASON EDUCATION CENTRE (LEAMINGTON)
215 Talbot Street East
Leamington, ONT, N8H 3X5
Phone: 519-322-1688
The Adult and Continuing Education Programs are situated at the Mason Educational Centre and the Adult and Continuing Education – “Leamington Campus”. Our programs are for adults 19 years of age and older. We offer day and evening classes specifically designed to support Adult Non-Credit courses such as English as a Second Language and Literacy and Basic Skills instruction, along with credit courses to support post-secondary studies. These courses are made available to support enrollment into post-secondary college and university programs; provide an opportunity to acquire necessary credit courses to acquire your OSSD or to help improve current credit courses to support post-secondary workplace employment.
ST. CLAIR COLLEGE
2000 Talbot Road West
Windsor, Ontario, N9A 6S4
Phone: 519-966-1656
St. Clair College’s main campus is home to over 6,000 students studying in over 90 programs in the areas of Health Sciences, Community Studies, Engineering Technology & Skilled Trades, and Business and I.T. The campus boasts a number of new academic buildings that enhance student learning including the Centre for Applied Health Sciences, which houses all of the learning labs for our 12 Health Science programs, and the Centre for Construction Innovation & Production which supports our skilled trades programs.
TRIOS COLLEGE
7610 Tecumseh Road East
Windsor, Ontario, N8T 1E9
Phone: 519-945-0770
triOS College is one of Canada’s largest career training organizations, with 10 campuses throughout Ontario that offer diploma programs in high-demand areas, such as business, technology, healthcare, law and supply chain. Instructors are qualified professionals with industry-specific expertise, giving students access to real-world knowledge and insight.
UHC – HUB OF OPPORTUNITIES
6955 Cantelon Drive
Windsor ONT, N8T 3J9
Phone: 519-944-4900
Founded in 1977, UHC- Hub of Opportunities is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to meeting the needs of vulnerable people living in Windsor and Essex County. We improve the quality of lives by providing much needed programs and services that move people to independence and allow them to achieve their desired outcomes. Through offering 26 unique programs and services, we aim to focus on four pillars of support & guidance for the Windsor-Essex community – basic human needs, employment services, training and education, and newcomer settlement services.
UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4
Phone: 519-253-3000
The University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-focused university, with more than 16,000 students enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Law, Business, Engineering, Science, Education, Nursing, Human Kinetics, Social Work, Faculty of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The University of Windsor is located next to North America’s busiest international border crossing and looks out on one of Canada’s most beautiful waterfronts on the Detroit River. Windsor is also Canada’s southernmost city and has some of the country’s best weather.
WINDSOR-ESSEX CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
1325 California Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3Y6
Phone: 519-253-2481
The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board (WECDSB) provides Catholic education to students in Windsor and Essex County. The WECDSB currently oversees 38 elementary and 9 secondary schools in the area and offers a number of beneficial educational programs. English as a Second Language (ESL), French Immersion, the International Baccalaureate Program (IBP), our specialized sports, construction and STEM Academy programs, the Opportunity Diploma Program, and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) are some of the exciting opportunities available to students. The WECDSB provides a safe and equitable environment to inspire educational success and faith development. Students are challenged to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and problem-solvers through the development of literacy and numeracy skills. The Catholic graduate is well-rounded, dedicated to his or her faith, and eager to make meaningful contributions to the community.
WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE SKILLS TRAINING OF WINDSOR
647 Ouellette Avenue, Unit #201
Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4J4
Phone: 519-256-6621
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) provides support to women in Windsor-Essex County and working to aid them in achieving their goals through acquiring employment, training and skill development plus aiding newcomers and immigrants with their settlement into our community.