1. Why should I choose Dewey College?

• Dewey College is a private secondary school registered with and inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Students who successfully complete the Grade 12 program and earn the required number of credits and fulfill other diploma requirements will receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from the Ontario Ministry of Education. Students may use the OSSD to seek admission to universities in Canada, in the United States, and in other parts of the world.
• Dewey College strives to integrate the students' personality with their ethics, moral values and academic capabilities. To ensure that this is realized, we provide high quality academic programs and services that focus on the overall well-being of the students.
• Dewey College is located in the Square One district, the center of Mississauga in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). Mississauga is recognized as one of Canada's fastest and growing cities, enjoying exceptional community advantages. Square One, Ontario's largest shopping mall, is surrounded by Mississauga's City Hall, Central Library, high-volume entertainment areas, and modern office towers and condominiums. It is also a central part of the Mississauga transit systems, linked to many well-known universities (University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, McMaster University, University of Guelph and York University), all within one hour's drive. Toronto Pearson International Airport is within a half an hour's drive, and the fascinating Niagara Falls is only one and a half hours away.
• Dewey College offers small-size classes. Students will actually get to know the teachers, who are available to assist with any difficulties and challenges students might have in their studies.
• Dewey college offers free tutoring to its students who need additional help after class and who want to achieve better marks in their studies.
• Dewey College's teaching staff are all university graduates with professional teacher training certificates and are members of the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Dewey College's high standards are recognized and accepted by all Canadian and American Universities and Colleges.
• Dewey College's high school programs prepare students with both the necessary language skills and academic training to be successful at the University and College level.
• Dewey College's counseling staff provides an integrated, quality care program tending to the physical and emotional as well as the academic needs of its students.
• Dewey College assists students with University and College application procedures and maintains continuous contact with universities through its University Liaison Office.

2. What are the programs offered in Dewey College Secondary School?
We offer courses from Grade 9 to Grade 12U. Students who have successfully completed our secondary school programs will be able to obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. We also offer English as a Second Language to those students who need English assistance before they can take academic courses.

3. Do I need to take any exam in order to be admitted by Dewey College?
You will need to take an English placement test upon your arrival. The test will help us decide whether you will need any English assistance before you take academic courses or not.

4. How many levels of ESL do you have in Dewey College?
We have altogether 5 levels of ESL. Each level lasts 22 days. We have a monthly intake for our ESL programs.

5. What do I need to do if I want to apply for Dewey College?
You need to complete an application form first and send it to our admission office together with your most recent three-year transcripts for assessment. For details, please check our website at www.deweycollege.ca.

6. Which countries are your students mainly from?
We have students coming from the many countries, namely: China, Korea, Mexico, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Nigeria etc.

7. Can you provide guardianship for students?
We provide a guardianship for our residence students who have paid at least one semester of residence fee.

8. Do you provide any visa assistance?
Yes, we do. We can provide legal assistance to our students at a low cost. We can also provide assistance to our international students in applying for their study permits.

9. What do I need to bring with me before I come to Dewey College?
You need to bring all the official documents with you, namely your passport, study permit, Letter of Acceptance, receipts, original transcripts, photos and immunization record, etc. You also need to bring your personal belongings. For details, please check our Pre-arrival Notice.

10 Can I get my tuition fee back if I fail to get a visa?
Yes, you can. Please check our refund policy for details.