Overview On Education 

North Bay has a wide variety of educational programs from pre-school to university.

Pre-School to High School

North Bay has four district school boards, two French and two English:

Post-Secondary

Nipissing University

Nipissing University is a Canadian university which provides undergraduate programs in Liberal Arts, Science, and Business as well as undergraduate and graduate programs in Education. As a university in a northern Ontario community, Nipissing aspires to reflect and respond to the region by serving as an intellectual and cultural centre.

Nipissing University’s International Services page has information on the university and the programs available. You can also direct any specific questions on becoming an international student to nuglobal@nipissingu.ca

Canadore College

Canadore College offers more than 80 full-time post-secondary programs in the following sectors:

  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Communication Arts
  • Health Sciences
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Human Services
  • Information Technology
  • Law & Justice
  • Office Administration
  • Recreation & Leisure Services
  • Skilled Trades

In North Bay, Canadore College has three campuses: The Aviation Campus, Commerce Court, and the Education Centre which it shares with Nipissing University.

Canadore prides itself on having a culturally diverse student population. Students from all over the world have come to Canadore for its excellent reputation and to experience a culture that is truly Canadian.

CTS Canadian Career College

CTS Canadian Career College offers post-secondary certificate programs and concentrated diploma programs in the following faculties:

  • Health Sciences
  • Business
  • Law & Justice
  • Technology

Student Enrichment Opportunities

Private Training Institutions

North Bay is home to many specialized training schools and programs:

English as Second Language (ESL)

The North Bay Public Library

The North Bay Public Library strives to meet the lifelong informational, learning, cultural, and recreational needs of the people of North Bay by providing information and related services through access to collections, use of facilities, and the assistance of staff.

The North Bay Public Library
ESL Class at Chippewa Secondary School
Canadore College's Aviation Campus