International Transition Years Program -- Lambton College

Lambton College has been offering a wide range of educational opportunities for over four decades. The College is a world-class educational facility that provides an incredible learning environment for its students. Lambton College has evolved to become an internationally recognized specialized institution. At Lambton College, we go out of our way to make our students feel at home.

Study High School in Canada

Lambton College and the Lambton Kent District School Board, two non-profit public organizations, have partnered together to provide a unique high school program for international students wishing to study in Canada. The partnership provides educational services to more than 28,000 students in 68 elementary, secondary and post secondary schools ranging in size from 100 to 2600 students in the immediate area.

International students enrolled in this program can obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). This is an important requirement for entrance into a Canadian university or college. Students take high school courses and English courses at Lambton College in a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment. Students also have a choice of multiple locations to complete their final year of specialized high school courses within the Lambton College / Lambton Kent District School Board partnership.

As a government owned non-profit partnership with over forty years of history, we are committed to helping our international students become successful in their academic dreams.

A Home -- Away -- from Home

Lambton College always strives to make its international students feel at home in Ontario. Besides being provided with academic support, students will also have the opportunity to stay with people in the community who open their homes to international students.

Student’ individual needs are identified and addressed. Everything will be taken care of from access to health and hospital insurance plans to the opportunity to live in a residential facility with a fully furnished room and an option to have meals provided.

An orientation program introduces international students to the college and the community and assistance is provided with visa applications or temporary work permits. For those students who would like help with their studies, peer tutors are also available.

Non-academic activities such as, day trips to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Ottawa will provide the student with the opportunity to explore Ontario and spend time with fellow students.

Why Students Select the Lambton Partnership?

- Provides total English immersion both in school and the community
- Located in one of the safest and friendliest cities in Ontario
- Ensures small class sizes that are conducive to learning
- Focused on achieving English proficiency and properly prepares graduates for success at a university level
- Managed by non-profit government supported organizations whose main focus is student success
- Students are involved with an abundance of extracurricular activities that strengthen their self confidence and social skills outside of the classroom