GLEBE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ABOUT THE SCHOOL Glebe Collegiate Institute has developed a strong academic tradition in its 92 year history. Many students at the school have earned national and international recognition. Glebe encourages its students to “strive for the heights,” and work hard to reach their goals. The school has developed a welcoming environment fostered by mutual respect, leadership, integrity and compassion. International students are welcomed with open arms by the school community. Students who attend Glebe Collegiate Institute can expect to work hard to achieve academic excellence, personal integrity and respect for all. CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES ABOUT THE LOCATION Courses Oered: Math, Business, English, Science, Technology, Fine Ottawa is the capital of Canada. The city is full of culture, with Arts, World Studies, Physical Education world-class museums and art galleries displaying some of the world’s most beautiful collections. The city is always buzzing with Specialty Courses: Construction, Woodworking, Outdoor Education, excitement, especially during its Winterlude celebration in February Accounting, Marketing, Computer Science, Computer Programming, and the Canadian Tulip Festival in May. Ottawa has a unique location Information and Communication Technology, French Immersion and as it is an urban center with beautiful landscapes in the surrounding more areas. On top of all of the amazing attractions the city has to oer, AP Courses: Chemistry, English, French Ottawa is an incredibly welcoming community and a great city for international students to live. Foreign Languages: French, German, Spanish and Latin Sports Oered: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Field Hockey, LOCATION FACTS Curling, Football, Rugby, Rowing, Swimming, Water Polo, Cross Population: 884,000 Country, Track, Tennis Nearest Major City: Ottawa, Ontario Extracurricular Activities: Camera Club, Chess Club, Ping Pong Club, Key Airport: Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) Club, Amnesty International, Anime Club, Ski Club, Debate Club, Average Temperature Range: -13ºC to 25ºC International Friendship Club, Junior Achievement Club, Dance Club, Fishing Club, GSA, Robotics Club, Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, World Action Club and more SCHOOL FACTS Ontario Student Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Start Date: September ESL Oered: Yes End Date: June IB Oered: No Student Population: 1,407 Graduation Oered: Yes Grades Oered: 9-12.