In this photo a teacher helps a young girl learn to read. Additional local pictures can be seen in the Photo Gallery.

Canada believes that all children have the right to a publicly funded (free) education in the official language of choice, either English or French.  As a Brantford resident, you can enrol your children in a public elementary or secondary school at no cost. Brantford also has Catholic and private school systems.

Brantford and Brant County are proud to be home to a variety of learning opportunities for everyone.

• Laurier University Brantford Campus opened its doors to students and to higher education in September 1999.

• Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology has enjoyed growth in Brantford for over 30 years.

• Nipissing University, in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University, came to Brantford to offer a unique, concurrent education program where the students receive a B.A. from Laurier and a B.Ed. from Nipissing.

For more information on the educational system in Ontario visit the Ministry of Education website.