Introduction
Learning lasts a lifetime, and we have information for every student — from kindergarten to post-secondary and beyond. The library can help learners of all ages make the grade!
For more resources on educating children, visit our Kids site. Check out the Homework Help section and For Parents booklists for information on raising a reader, topic guides based on the Ontario curriculum for kindergarten to Grade 8, and more.
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Educating Children
Post Secondary Education
Test Preparation
Use these online books to find out about Canadian, American, and International schools; financial aid and awards; as well as career prospects in the United States.
Gale Courses offers access to free online learning courses that are available anytime, anywhere. These instructor-led courses begin every month and each course lasts for 6 weeks. Sign up using your library card and immediately gain valuable knowledge you can apply to your life or on the job. There’s definitely something for everyone.
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LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) has over 16,000 free online courses in business, technology, and creative skills taught by industry experts. Courses are available in over 7 languages. Sign in with your library card number and 4-digit PIN and follow the steps to set up your account. If you previously had a Lynda.com account, your courses will be saved as long as you use the same library card number for login.
Mobile App Users: The Library ID when you log into the mobile app is ideaexchange
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Government
- Ontario Ministry of Education
- Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
- The Independent Learning Centre (ILC)
Test Preparation
- GED Testing Service (American Council on Education)
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
- LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
- MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
- Public Service Commission of Canada
Scholarships and Student Aid
OSAP (ServiceOntario)
Learn more about the Ontario Student Assistance Program and apply online for financial aid.
CanLearn
Information provided by the Canadian government about what and where to study and how to cover the costs.
Scholarships Canada
Register to search the extensive database of scholarships, bursaries and grants.
Studentawards.com
Register to get personalized information on thousands of scholarships, grants and cash awards.
Homeschooling
A2Z Homeschooling
Homeschooling resources, blogs, legal information, and much more. This website is international in scope, but has lots of Canadian content.
The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents
A provincial group providing support to homeschooling families and information on home-based education.
Continuing Education
Essential Skills Upgrading, Waterloo Region District School Board
Adults can receive help upgrading their math, reading, writing and computer skills at this employment-focused program run by the Waterloo Region District School Board. While you prepare for a new job, you can also work towards a GED.
Waterloo Region District School Board
51 Ardelt Avenue
Kitchener, ON N2C 2R5
519.570.0003
Essential Skills Upgrading, Waterloo Region District School Board
60 McDonald Street
Cambridge, ON
519.740.3800
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
35 Weber St. W., Unit A
PO Box 91116
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G2
519.578.3660
Adult & Continuing Education at Conestoga College
299 Doon Valley Drive
Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4
519.748.5220 x 3656
The Literacy Group
40 Ainslie Street, 2nd Floor
Cambridge, ON N1R 3K1
519.621.7993
Cambridge Christian Home Educators
Nonprofit, interdenominational Christian support group for home educating families in the Cambridge area