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Education            

Access to educational facilities is important to any new residents moving into a community.  New-comers like to be in easy reach of facilities including elementary, secondary and post-secondary institutions. Many individuals may be attracted to a community solely upon the number of nigh-caliber educational amenities.

Children-Elementary and Secondary Schools

The province of Newfoundland and Labrador offers free public education to all Canadian citizens and permanent residents less than 18 years of age. Parents of children are responsible for school supplies and school uniforms.

Registration for elementary and secondary schools usually takes place several months prior to the school year. In order to register, an individual must contact the particular school their child wishes to attend and find out all the registration details. Certain schools may charge a administration fee for the registration of a child.

The town of Grand Falls-Windsor offers residents easy access to both elementary and secondary schools. Most children start their schooling at the age of 5 in the province where they begin at Kindergarten level.  In the kindergarten level, children attend 5 days of either morning of afternoon classes. As a child gets older, they will continue to attend elementary school grade 1 (age 6) to Grade 6 (age 12).  Junior High or Intermediate school is from Grade 7-Grade 9 (ages 13-15). The last school system to complete is High School and it includes Grade 10-12 (ages 16-18). All elementary and secondary schools in Grand Falls-Windsor are administrated by the Nova Central School District.

There are a number of of different schooliong options available in Grand Falls-Windsor. A child may enter a public, English, French Immersion, Francophone orPrivate Institution. Thos parents that may want to home school can alos have that option in this province.

Woodland Primary (Kindergarten-Grade 3)

Woodland Primary is committed to children and life-long learning by creating effective educational experiences and partnerships that reflect the needs of learners, this is their mission. Woodland Primary, formally known as Grand Falls Academy Primary School, has approximately 410 children enrolled yearly with about 24 teachers.  This school has been established since 1975 and continues to maintain academic excellence. Woodland offers children the following services:

English Classes 

French Immersion

Special/Supportive Services

Guidance Counseling

Contact Information:    Woodland Primary

18A St. Catherine Street 

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1V8,
Telephone: (709) 489-4373    

Website: http://www.k12.nf.ca/woodland/

Sprucewood Academy (Kindergarten-Grade 6)

Sprucewood Academy serves approximately 375 students and a staff of 24 teachers and 6 support staff. All staff members are very qualified and dedicated to their roles as teachers. This school offers children the following programs:

English Classes

Special/Supportive Services

Guidance Counseling

Contact Information:    Sprucewood Academy

26 Price’s Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2B 1C9

Telephone: (709) 489-2127

Website: http://www.swa.k12.nf.ca/

Millcrest Academy (Grade 4-6)

Millcrest Academy is a school that is extremely active in the areas of curriculum, technology and special student programs. As stated on their website, Millcrest celebrates a culture of harmony, exemplified by individuals, high expectations, personal growth and global responsibilities.

This school offers the following:

English Classes

French Immersion

Special/Supportive Services

Guidance Counseling

Contact Information:  Millcrest Academy

1 St.Catherine Street

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1V7

Telephone: (709) 489-3805

Website: http://www.mca.k12.nf.ca/

Exploits Valley Intermediate (Grade 7-9)

Exploits Valley Intermediate’s vision is one of a safe and caring community where everyone works together to help students reach their full potential. As their website states, Exploits Valley Intermediate recognizes the uniqueness of the individual, and is committed to the development of the whole student as a life long learner by providing a safe, caring, respectful, and challenging learning environment.   

The school's vision: “Exploits Valley Intermediate is a safe and caring community where everyone works together to help students reach their full potential”-Glen Harnum, School Principal 2008. Exploit Valley Intermediate is a school of approximately 450 students in grades 7, 8, and 9. The school offers the full provincial curriculum as well as a French Immersion stream. In addition to the academic courses, they offer choices such as Art, Home Economics, Technology and Industrial Arts. They also have a strong physical education/sports and music program. There are 3 bands and a choir; they have a lunch time Intramural Program and several school varsity sports teams for males and females. Their facilities include 18 classrooms, 2 science labs, 2 technology labs, 1 large gymnasium, 1 art room, 1 Fabrication room and 1 Home Economics Lab.

Contact Information:    Exploits Valley Intermediate

19 Greenwood Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1S6

Telephone: (709) 489-5608

Website: http://www.evi.k12.nf.ca/

Exploits Valley High (Grade 10-12)

Exploits Valley High boasts a caring, respectful, and innovative learning community, committed to excellence in individual growth and development. There are approximately 26 staff members at the school teaching courses such as math, language arts, wood working, computer technology, social studies, art, physics, biology, chemistry, workplace safety, music, physical education and art. Exploits Valley High offers:

 English Classes

 French Immersion

 French Classes

 Special/Support Services

 Guidance Counseling

Contact Information:    Exploits Valley High

 392 Grenfell Heights

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1T6

Telephone: (709) 489-4374

Website: http://www.evh.k12.nf.ca/

Post Secondary

The College of the North Atlantic

The College of the North Atlantic is one of Newfoundland and Labradors public colleges and one of the largest post-secondary institutions in the Atlantic Provinces. The college in Grand Falls-Windsor offers full time credit course registration with approximately 400 students per semester, with additional 200 registered part-time. The college also has an increasing 700 students participating in the Continuing Education evening courses.

The Grand Falls-Windsor Campus offers a variety of programs: A partial list includes: (please refer to CNA website for a complete list)

Adult Basic Education

Business Management (Accounting)

Business Management (Human Resources)

Business Management (Marketing)

CAS Transfer: College-University

CAS College Transition

Community Studies

Office Administration (Executive)

Office Administration (Medical)

Painter/Plasterer

Programmer Analyst (Business)

Admission

The College of the North Atlantic offers an open admission policy. Students are admitted into various programs on a first come first serve basis as assessed by the date of receipt of their application and on the provision that the candidates meet the minimum qualifications prescribed. The Campus website provides further details as to the admission requirements for the offered programs: http://www.cna.nl.ca/registration/default.asp 

Fees and Charges 

See Website: http://www.cna.nl.ca/default.asp

Contact Information:    The College of the North Atlantic

5 Cromer Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 1X3

Phone: (709) 489-4180

Website: http://www.cna.nl.ca/default.asp

Corona College

Corona College has been serving Central Newfoundland since 1987. As stated on their website, Corona College’s mission states that they are committed in providing post-secondary education that meets the needs of the labour market, enabling graduates to cope with the ever changing world of technology, and changing social morals. Corona College is dedicated to quality education, high educational standards and ethnical business practices provided in a caring and professional environment.  All programs and instructors at Corona College are approved by the Provincial Department of Education and they keep their class sizes at a minimum to ensure students receive adequate instruction time.

Corona College in Grand Falls-Windsor offers the following programs:

Business Management              

Hard Rock Miner

Hairstyling                  

Surface Mining

Esthetics                   

Mill Processing Operator

Travel, Hospitality & Tourism           

Diamond Driller

Guide Training                   

Geological Assistant  

Personal Care Attendant           

Mine Supervisor

Community Studies               

Mineral Exploration Safety

Early Childhood Education           

Multimedia Graphic Design

Criminology                   

Microcomputer Support

Law & Security                   

Adult Basic Education

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Admission

Students applying for admission into Corona College must have a Provincial High School Diploma with an overall 60% average. Individuals 19 years of age and older may be accepted under the colleges Mature Student Policy, which would require an assessment. In addition to the general admission requirements set by Corona College, other specific programs may have guidelines on the field of study. To view all of the admission requirements, visit the Corona College website at http://www.coronacollege.com/EntranceRequirements.htm

Fees and Charges

See Website: http://www.coronacollege.com/

Contact Information:    Corona College

60 Hardy Avenue

P.O. Box 819

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P7

Phone: (709) 489-7825

Website: http://www.coronacollege.com/

Keyin College

Keyin College began in 1980 and now has campuses located across Newfoundland and Labrador. The curriculum offered at the college is designed to provide skills and training that will prepare individuals for the competitive marketplace. The mission statement at Keyin College states that their team of faculty and staff are committed to being the leading independent educator by continuing to deliver superior industry drive programs in a comfortable learning environment.

Keyin College offers the following programs:

Faculty of Business and Applied Arts

Aquaculture

Business Management

Business Management/Human Resource Management

Hospitality Management

Office Administration

Office Technology Enhancement

Travel and Tourism

Faculty of Information Technology

Computer Studies

Geographic Information Systems

Information Systems Security Specialist

Network Design and Management

PC Repair

Faculty of Healthcare and Human Services

Dental Assisting II

Early Childhood Education

Esthetics

Funeral Director and Embalmer

Medical Transcriptionist

Occupational Health and Safety

Personal Care Attendant/Home Support Worker

Pharmacy Technician

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Therapeutic Recreation

Post Graduate Studies

Human Resource Management

Independent Programs

Adult Basic Education

Career Preparation

Continuing Education Division

Corporate Training

Life Skills Development

Sales and Service Associate

Spell Read P.A.T

Faculty of Trade

Hairstylist

Insulator (Heat and Frost)

Admission

See Website: http://www.keyin.com/

Fees and Charges

See Website: http://www.keyin.com/

Contact Information:    Keyin College

3 Hardy Avenue

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P8

Phone: (709) 489-8560

Website:: http://www.keyin.com/

Housing for Students

Students moving to Grand Falls-Windsor will obviously need a place to reside as they are studying. The best way for students to find housing in Grand Falls-Windsor is to:

• Contact the Colleges for a list of Boarding Houses in the area

• Search Community Bulletin Boards for advertisements

• Contact the Real Estate Agencies as they  may have a list of apartments available for rent

• Contact the Apartment Buildings as listed in the Housing Section

• Check the Community Channel on Cable Television

• Look around Grand Falls-Windsor for “FOR RENT” signs in windows