Simcoe County District School Board

Site: Barrie Learning Centre

Service: Newcomer Welcome Centre

Record #: BAR2254
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 07 May 2024

Location, Telephone & Internet

Office Phone 705-725-8360
Fax 705-725-8359
Website https://scdsboncalc.ss14.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=13527320&pageId=28162060
Social Media Facebook
Site Location In Bayfield Mall, up the hall past Centra Foodmarket
Located In Community Barrie
Address Learning Centre, Bayfield Mall
320 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection Bayfield St and Ferris Lane

Contact Information

Primary Contact Danielle Duhn, Coordinator, Newcomer Welcome Centre; Phone: 705-725-8360 ext 45160; Email: dduhn@scdsb.on.ca
Alternate Contact Magdalena Vandenbogaerde, Office Assistant; Phone: 705-725-8360 ext 45151; Email: mvandenbogaerde@scdsb.on.ca
Mailing Address Learning Centre, Bayfield Mall 
320 Bayfield St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3C1

Description & Services

Description (Service) Welcomes and register students who are new to Canada and Ontario
  • provides access to information and a streamlined admission process for students and their families
  • services provided include reviewing
    • required documentation,
    • administering English proficiency and mathematics assessments
    • providing access to translators and other support agencies
    • presenting an orientation to the Ontario public school system
    • linking to community services, networks and continuing education, Adult Non-Credit English Classes and facilitating integration into Canadian society
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Permanent residents, refugees, and holders of work permits, student visas, diplomatic status, and Ministers' permits.
Application Appointment preferred, call ahead.
Languages English; French
Fees None

Other Details

Physical Access Fully Accessible
Print Material brochure

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