Education

Woodgreen Community Services – Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound is an innovative program that supports homeless or inadequately housed single mothers to earn college diplomas, start careers and achieve financial self-sufficiency. Unique in Canada, this four-year education and employment program provides intensive wrap-around services that eliminate the barriers that single mothers face in trying to move out of poverty.

815 Danforth Ave #100 Toronto, ON M4J 1L2
Pape & Danforth

416-645-6000

Raising the Grade

An after-school program that allows youth to explore their personal interests, receive homework support, connect with mentors, increase their digital literacy and plan for post-secondary education. Run through the Boys and Girls Club.

701-90 Eglinton Ave E Toronto, ON, M4P 2Y3
Eglinton & Bayview

905-477-7272

Pathways to Education

Assists youth in low-income communities graduate from high school and successfully transition into post-secondary education by providing academic, social and financial assistance to youth.

439 University Avenue, 16th Floor Toronto, ON  M5G 1Y8
University & Dundas

416-646-0123

Jamaican Canadian Association

JCA works with Jamaicans, people of Caribbean descent and African Canadians and offers a Saturday Morning Tutorial Program which is a weekly homework assistance program for students in grades 1-12. The program offers assistance with English Language, Math Skills, preparing for EQAO, Arts, Social Studies and Science.

995 Arrow Road, Toronto, ON M9M 2Z5
Finch Ave & Hwy 400

416-746-5772

Independent Learning Centre (ILC)

ILC is mandated by the government of Ontario as the province’s designated provider of distance education and GED Testing. Take any of 140+ affordable and flexible classes through the online learning partner of the Ontario Ministry of Education.

2180 Yonge Street, Ground Floor Toronto, ON M4S 2B9
Yonge St & Eglinton Ave W

416-484-2704

East York Learning Experience

Provides services to adult students to help develop their reading, writing, math, and basic computer skills. Offers weekly one-to-one sessions with trained, volunteer tutors.

266 Donlands, Toronto, ON M4J 5B1
Donlands Ave & Cosburn Ave

416-425-2666

West Neighborhood House

WNH’s Adult Learning Program provides one-to-one and small group learning for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, math, and computer skills.

1033 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M6K 3N3
King and Shaw

416-848-7980

 

Avondale Alternative Secondary School

Grades: 9-12 Accepts students to age 19

171 Avondale Ave North York, ON M2N2V4
Sheppard Ave E & Willowdale Ave

416-395-3130

North East Year-Round Alternative School

Grades: 9-10

2900 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON M2J3B6
Fairview Mall Dr & Don Mills Rd E

416-395-5300

North West Alternative School

Grades: 9-10 Accepts students 18 and under.

425 Patricia Ave, North York, ON M2R2N1
Bathurst St & Drewry Ave

416-395-4824

ALPHA II Alternative School

Grades: 7-12

980 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H4B4
Dufferin St & Bloor St W

416-393-0501

Waterfront School

Grades: 11-12

635 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V3G3
Bathurst St & Queens Quay W

416-393-1470

Contact Alternative School

Grades: 9-12

132 Saint Patrick St, 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M5T1V1
Dundas St W & University Ave

416-393-1455

Inglenook Community School

Grades: 11-12

19 Sackville St, Toronto, ON M5A3E1
Parliament St & Eastern Ave

416-393-0560

Oasis Alternative Secondary School

Grades: 9-12. OASIS also has a Skateboard Factory, where students earn high school credits by creating their own brand and running a skateboard business / professional design studio.

20 Brant St, Toronto, ON M5V2M1
King St W & Spadina Ave

416-393-9830

SEED Alternative School

Grades: 11-12

885 Dundas St E, 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M4M1R4
Broadview Ave & Dundas St E

416-393-0564

Subway Academy II

Grades: 11-12

64 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T1L4
College St & Huron St

416-393-1445

The Student School

Grades: 11-12

125 Evelyn Cres, Toronto, ON M6P3E3
Grades: 11-12

416-393-9639

Urban Indigenous Education Centre

The Urban Indigenous Education Centre at the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) offers a variety of services with the goal of enhancing First Nations, Métis and Inuit students’ well-being and achievement, and creating opportunities for Indigenous Education for all staff and students in the TDSB.

16 Phin Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 3T2
Bloor & Greenwood

416-393-9600

Etobicoke Year-Round Alternative Centre

Grades: 9-11

160 Silverhill Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9B3W7
The East Mall & Dundas St W

416-394-2120

SEE – School of Experiential Education

Grades: 10-12

40 McArthur St, Etobicoke, ON M9P3M7
Islington Ave & Dixon Rd

416-394-6990

Alternative Scarborough Education 1

Grades: 11-12

60 Brimorton Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P3Z1
Brimley Rd & Brimorton Drive

416-396-6914

Delphi Secondary Alternative School

Grades: 9-12

109A Chartland Blvd S, Scarborough, ON M1S2R7
Finch Ave E & Brimley Rd

416-396-6919

Parkview Alternative School

Grades: 9-10

1641 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON M1R2L2
Hwy 401 & Victoria Park Ave

416-396-5592

Scarborough Centre for Alternative Studies

Grades: 9-12

720 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1K4C9
Midland Ave & Danforth Rd

416-396-6921

South-East Year-Round Alternative Centre

Grades: 9-12

720 Midland Ave, Scarborough, ON M1K4C9
Midland Ave & Danforth Rd

416-396-4552

East York Alternative Secondary School

Grades: 10-12

670 Cosburn Ave, East York, ON M4C2V2
Coxwell Ave & Cosburn Ave

416-396-2925

SOLE – School of Life Experience

Grades: 10-12

24 Mountjoy Ave, Toronto, ON M4J1J6
Danforth Ave & Coxwell Ave

416-393-0756

Pape Adolescent Resource Center – PARC Ambassador Program

PARC Ambassador Program is a satellite program of the Contact Alternative School which has been developed to work with Youth (under 21) who are involved with PARC and considered at risk and wish to finish High School. Youth can earn a combination of co-op and academic credits towards their continued education.

469 Pape Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4K3P9
Danforth Ave & Jones Ave

416-462-1010

Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre

Offers a variety of adult learning programs including a credit program for adults over 21 who are looking to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

500 The East Mall, Toronto, ON M9B 2C4
The East Mall & Burnhamthorpe Rd

416-394-7130

Emery Adult Learning Centre

Offers a variety of grade 9-12 courses to allow adults over 21 to complete their OSSD.

3395 Weston Rd, North York, ON M9M 2V9
Finch Ave W & Weston Rd

416-395-3225

City Adult Learning

CALC offers a variety of credit courses for adult students wishing to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, prepare for college or university, or gain job related training.

1 Danforth Ave Toronto, ON M4K 1M8
Broadview Ave & Danforth Ave

416-393-9740

Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre

Offers a variety of grade 9-12 courses to allow adults over 21 to complete their OSSD.

38 Orfus Rd, North York, ON M6A 1L6
Orfus St & Dufferin St

416-395-6505

Scarborough Centre for Alternative Studies

SCAS offers a variety of high school courses to allow adults over 21 to complete their OSSD.

720 Midland Avenue Toronto, ON M1K 4C9
Midland Ave & Danforth Rd

416-396-6921

University of Toronto

TYP is an eight-month, full time, university transition program. It is intended to help students who do not meet university admissions requirements to gain the necessary qualifications.

49 St. George Street Toronto, ON M5S 2E5
St. George St & College St

416-978-6832

Ryerson University

The Transitions Foundations Program is geared toward those candidates who have the potential for success in post-secondary education, but also have educational gaps that have resulted in incomplete admissions requirements for traditional pathways into post-secondary studies.

350 Victoria Street Toronto ON M5B 2K3
Gerrard & Yonge St

416-979-5035

York University

The Transition Year Program at York University (TYP@York) is a special access program for youth (19+) and adults who are passionate about attending university. TYP@York provides an opportunity to transition to university for those who have previously experienced social and financial barriers to accessing the formal education system.

4700 Keele St Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Steeles & Keele

416-736-2100

George Brown College

George Brown College’s Transitions to Post-Secondary Education is a three-semester program for individuals who identify mental health and or addiction challenges as barriers to education and/or employment. Students in this program will have the opportunity to assess new pathways to academic and employment success.

341 King St Toronto ON M5A 1L1
King & Parliament

416-415-2000

Seneca College

The Youth to Postsecondary (Y2P) education project provides free academic upgrading and life skills training to young adults living in the Jane and Finch community. It helps participants transition into college and apprenticeship courses or the workforce, improving their career opportunities and future prosperity.

1750 Finch Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2J 2X5
Finch & 404

416-764-0389

Humber College

Humber College offers a free transitional program for youth between the ages of 19 and 29. This specialized program has been designed to help you make a successful transition to college, whether you have completed high school or not.

205 Humber College Blvd Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L7
Finch & Hwy 27

416-675-6622 ext. 5129

Ontario Colleges

Online portal to apply to all colleges in Ontario.

1-888-892-2228

Ontario Universities’ Application Centre

A not‑for‑profit, centralized application service for applicants to Ontario universities.

170 Research Lane Guelph ON N1G 5E2

519-823-1063

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for college or university.

York University

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4700 Keele Street Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Keele & Steeles

416-736-2100

Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) University

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100 McCaul St, Toronto ON, M5T 1W1
Dundas & University

416-977-6000

Seneca College

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1750 Finch Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2J 2X5
Finch & 404

416-491-5050

University of Toronto – St. George Campus

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27 Kings College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1
St George & College

416-978-2011

Toronto Metropolitan University

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350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
Gerrard & Church St

416-979-5036

George Brown College – St. James Campus

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200 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5T 2T9
University & Adelaide

416-415-2000

Humber College

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205 Humber College Blvd, Toronto, ON M9W 5L7
Finch & Hwy 27

416-675-3111

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is a specialized program in high school that allows you to explore apprenticeship and consider careers in the skilled trades, generally starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the cooperative education program.

Hammer Heads

The Central Ontario Building Trades (COBT) and our affiliates established Hammer Heads to assist under-resourced and Aboriginal youth by linking them to registered apprenticeship opportunities in the skilled construction trades which might not otherwise be accessible.

2088 Weston Road Toronto, ON M9N 1X4
Weston & Lawrence

416-449-5115

Construct

Construct is a social enterprise providing residential and commercial construction and property services to clients from across the public and private sectors in the Greater Toronto Area.

17665 Leslie St Newmarket ON L3Y 3E3
Leslie & Davis

289-803-8910

CAS Grants – Durham Children’s Aid Society

Here you will find information on post-secondary provincial funding opportunities for Crown Wards and how to apply for post-secondary education and government financial assistance.

Durham Children’s Aid Society 1320 Airport Blvd. Oshawa, Ontario L1J 0C6
Taunton & Simcoe

905-433-1551

The Clark Bursary and Award

The Clark Bursary Award is available to youth in care and former wards pursuing post-secondary education. Students attending post-secondary education will receive $3,500 per year for up to four years. Upon completion of their studies, Clark Bursary recipients are eligible to receive the Clark Graduation award — a monetary gift of $1,000.

75 Front Street East, Suite 308 Toronto, Ontario M5E 1V9
Front & Church

416-987-7725

Student Awards Search

A searchable database to help you sort scholarship opportunities by province, school, award value, difficulty, level of study and more.

Scholarships Canada

Canada’s foremost web site for scholarships, student awards, bursaries.

67 Mowat Ave., Suite 402 Toronto, Ontario M6K 3E3
King & Fraser

Student Scholarships

StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services to companies since 2003.

2164 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1J 1G4
Montreal & Ogilvie