Ontario Tech University’s partnerships open new post-secondary doors for prospective students

Ontario Tech recently inked two new agreements to expand learning opportunities at the university for international and local high school students, as well as teaching and research collaboration prospects for faculty members.

These partnerships highlight Ontario Tech’s commitment to team with organizations, local and abroad, to bring new ideas into the university’s teaching environment, while attracting the best and brightest graduates.

Ontario Tech’s partnership with Columbia International College (CIC) will provide international students with entry opportunities to undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Ontario Tech. Located in Hamilton, Ontario, CIC is the largest international high school in North America. 

Prospective students at CIC will receive conditional admission to Ontario Tech upon completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), with final admission pending a competitive grade point average and any other additional program requirements.

In addition, Ontario Tech has strengthened its relationship with Trafalgar Castle School, an all-girls independent day and boarding school for grades 4 through 12 in Whitby, Ontario.

Both of the new agreements will enhance student success by:

• Connecting teaching staff by providing opportunities for:
  • Ontario Tech faculty and staff to speak to partnership school students.
  • Secondary-school teachers and university professors to visit each other’s classrooms.
• Promoting Ontario Tech:
  • Set up displays in libraries, guidance offices, at presentations and parent evenings, career events, and other community events hosted by the partner schools.
• Increasing communication with the high school community by:
  • Facilitating university-bound student visits to Ontario Tech.

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“Ontario Tech University is proud to partner with Columbia International College and Trafalgar Castle School to expand academic opportunities for international and local university-bound students, secondary school teachers, as well as university researchers. Strategic partnerships like these provide opportunities for growth and development while preparing students to make a positive impact in their communities.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                 -Joe Stokes, PhD, Registrar, Ontario Tech University