CMHC for Consumers	December 2007

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Waterloo Region

Education

Waterloo Region is home to exceptional universities and colleges. The University of Waterloo is known world-wide for its computer science, mathematics and engineering programs. And Conestoga College has been ranked Ontario’s number one college for the past eight years.

The Region is also the home of two international research bodies — the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and The Centre for International Governance Innovation.

Waterloo Region also has schools for children and youth in two systems: a public system, and a separate (Roman Catholic) system. Schools in both systems are free of charge. Some offer instruction in English and French.

Some Waterloo Region schools also offer English as a Second Language classes. There are also special education programs for children with disabilities.

University, College, Pre-University and Technical Studies

University of Waterloo
Ranked Canada’s #1“Best Overall” “Highest Quality” and “Most Innovative” comprehensive university in a national magazine. Home of the world’s largest co-operative education program and mathematics facility.
Wilfrid Laurier University
Known for excellence in business, economics and music programs, and has recently opened a state of the art science building with programs specializing in biochemistry and biotechnology.
Conestoga College
Ranked #1 Ontario college for the last eight years. Strong links to business and industry, with many specialized technology courses.
CDI College
Business, technology and health care training
Emmanuel Bible College
Heritage College & Seminary
Renison College
St. Jerome’s University
St. Paul’s United College
TriOS College
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary