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As a growing centre of education, our community recognizes the value of learning and growing. Brantford is proud to be home to three outstanding post-secondary institutions providing a wide range of academic and training opportunities. These are:

There are also 17 universities (including specialty university colleges) located within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford. A total of 399,080 students studied at these universities, including 301,000 full-time undergraduate and 41,080 full-time graduate students in 2022.

There are also 9 colleges located within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford. A total of 170,091 students studied at these colleges in a total of 1,294 active programs in 2021-2022.

"Our students, faculty and staff are truly integrated into the community, collaborating through research projects, learning placements, and innovative partnerships like CityStudio, where our students collaborate with municipal staff on projects aimed at solving community challenges in sustainable ways. Exciting new developments like the Laurier Brantford YMCA athletics and recreation centre – supported by all three levels of government – continue to increase the vibrancy of our campus and the community."

Heidi Northwood, Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic, Wilfrid Laurier University

Conestoga College

Six Nations Polytechnic

Wilfrid Laurier University

Universities near Brantford

Map: Universities within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford

Table: Universities and student count within 125 km (80 mi)

**Major universities within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford**
University	Campus Location	km	miles	* All Students	Full Time Undergrads	Full Time Graduate
Brock University	St. Catherines	50	30	19,620	15,600	2,300
McMaster University	Hamilton	35	20	37,330	30,400	1,300
OCAD University	Toronto	100	60	4,990	4,200	480
Toronto Metropolitan University	Toronto	100	60	47,870	30,600	14,300
University of Guelph	Guelph	55	35	31,180	24,400	3,600
University of Toronto	Toronto	100	60	97,400	69,400	6,400
University of Waterloo	Waterloo	55	35	42,200	34,700	1,300
Western University (excludes colleges)	London	100	60	43,190	34,000	2,100
Wilfrid Laurier University	Waterloo	55	35	22,500	16,700	3,600
York University	Toronto	115	70	52,800	41,000	5,700
TOTAL †				399,080	301,000	41,080

Source: Universities Canada, 2022 * Includes part time students. † Specialty university colleges reported are included in larger campus totals.

Colleges near Brantford

Map: Colleges within 125 km (80 mi) of Brantford

Table: Colleges and student count within 125 km (80 mi)

College	Campus Location	km	miles	Total Full-Time Students	First Language Not English	Active Programs**
Centennial College	Toronto	125	80	17,172	66.6%	149
Conestoga College *	Brantford, Kitchener	35	20	22,532	60.6%	153
Fanshaw College	London, Woodstock, Simcoe	50	30	17,410	33.7%	162
George Brown College	Toronto	100	60	18,241	37.0%	131
Humber College *	Toronto	110	70	23,962	28.8%	175
La Cité Collégiale	Toronto	105	65	4,767	95.8%	72
Mohawk College	Hamilton	35	20	11,875	25.3%	96
Niagara College	Welland, Niagara-On-The-Lake	90	55	9,109	99.7%	98
Seneca College *	Toronto	120	75	28,428	82.7%	146
Sheridan College *	Oakville, Brampton	65	40	17,405	37.7%	112
TOTAL				170,091		1,294

Source: Province of Ontario, 2022. * Designated as an Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. ** Programs reported with active students

Other education resources in Brantford

A critical component for business success is an educated and talented workforce. In Ontario, we offer one of the best educated talent pools in the world. Here 68% of adults have completed post-secondary education, more than in any other member country of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

From early childhood education to university and ongoing career training, our community prizes education. Here are a few of the educational institutions in Brantford.

Early childhood education

Access to early childhood education is key to children and their parents or guardians. For a child, it provides a framework for learning, understanding, and socializing. For parents and guardians, access to quality education and care can help them remain in the workforce and continue their career.

Quality childcare in Brantford can be found using OneList

Public elementary and secondary schools

Brantford residents have access to many options for elementary and secondary education for their children. Three publically supported school boards provide education in our community including a public board, separate (Catholic) board, and francophone (French Catholic) board.

Grand Erie District School Board

The Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) operates in Brantford as well as in the neighbouring counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.

French immersion programs are offered at both the elementary and secondary levels.

In Brantford,the GEDSB operates:

24 elementary schools; and,
5 secondary schools.

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB) offers curriculum based on Catholic principles. It operates in Brantford as well as in the neighbouring counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.

French immersion programs are offered at both the elementary and secondary levels.

In Brantford, the BHNCDSB operates:

13 elementary schools; and,
3 secondary schools.

École Élémentaire Catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys

The Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School is a francophone (French Catholic) school in Brantford. It is publically funded and offers classes for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Private elementary schools

In addition to the public and separate schools, and public colleges and universities, there are a number of other institutions in Brantford offering specialized programming for students of all ages.

Braemar House School

An independent private school with no religious affiliation, Braemar House School offers standard instruction to children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 with enriched programming, and a Montessori class for ages 2 1/2 to 6 years.

Brantford Christian School

Brantford Christian School provides learning excellence both academically and spiritually in and around the area of Brantford. They offer programming from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.

Central Baptist Academy

Central Baptist Academy has provided caring, Biblical, academic excellence for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 since 1978. They offer a well-rounded program with instruction from a Christian world view.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Montessori Bilingual School

Our Lady Queen of Peace Montessori Bilingual School is a private Montessori bilingual school for ages 2 1/2 to 5 years.

Private trade schools and career colleges

Anderson College

Anderson College is a registered private career college specializing in training people for careers in healthcare. The Brantford campus has a long tradition of excellence in providing students with quality training programs.