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Residents in the Waterloo Region rank quality of available education as a Top 5 positive influence on quality of life in the Region. The Region's 147 elementary schools (Grades 1-8, provincial schools, publicly-funded French-language schools, private schools, and one special needs school), and 21 secondary schools (grades 9-12) are operated under a Public, and a Catholic school board system.
A French language school system, heritage language programs, and an alternative school system enable a customized, inclusive education system.
Post-secondary education is exceptional, with world class universities (University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University), and Ontario's top ranked college - Conestoga College, offering a diverse range of programs that feed the talent advantage in the Waterloo Region. In addition, nearby University of Guelph, and 16 other post-secondary institutions lie within a one hour radius of the Waterloo Region.
To learn more about the post-secondary institutions in Waterloo Region, visit the Knowledge Creation section within Industries.
A French language school system, heritage language programs, and an alternative school system enable a customized, inclusive education system.
Post-secondary education is exceptional, with world class universities (University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University), and Ontario's top ranked college - Conestoga College, offering a diverse range of programs that feed the talent advantage in the Waterloo Region. In addition, nearby University of Guelph, and 16 other post-secondary institutions lie within a one hour radius of the Waterloo Region.
To learn more about the post-secondary institutions in Waterloo Region, visit the Knowledge Creation section within Industries.
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Jim Balsillie, RIM
Canadian Business, September 2008
Jim Balsillie, RIM
Canadian Business, September 2008
