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Education

Deseronto’s public school provides exceptional elementary education and is within walking distance for residents.  Residents have their choice of attending one of several secondary schools in the area, and a number of prominent post secondary schools are located within a short driving distance including Queen’s University, Loyalist College, Royal Military College, and St. Lawrence College.  

Public Schools
Secondary Schools
Post Secondary Schools
Other Youth Education
Adult Education
School Boards & Federations

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Deseronto Public School

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Principal: Bill Launderville
Superintendent: Trish FitzGibbon

Description: The Deseronto Public School was built in 1956 to replace an older building dating back to 1870. The student body from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 is from the local community.  The school celebrated its 50th anniversary in the fall of 2007.
A large playground with abundant equipment, a gymnasium complete with phantom sound, a computer lab and a library help the school to support success and continuous improvement for all students. The School Council funding support for the school library and a community partnership with the public library ensures the availability of resources and provides positive support for the students of Deseronto Public School.
Member of the Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB).

Crossing Guard Times:
Crossing guards are available at the following intersections during the following times to ensure the safety of children walking to and from school. 
Intersections:
Fourth St. & Dundas St.
Centre St. & Dundas St.
Green St. & Dundas St.
Stanley Ave. (School)
Times:
Morning: 8:15-8:45
Lunch: 11:30-11:45 & 12:05-12:30
Afternoon: 3:15-3:45
Address: 385 Stanley Ave. Deseronto, ON K0K1X0 Bell Times: 8:45am - 3:20pm
Phone: 613-396-2448 Fax: 613-396-2301
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There is a selection of public schools located in surrounding areas that are accessible to residents as well.  These include:

Holy Name Of Mary Catholic School
Principal: Maureen Sargeant
Superintendent: Maryanne Bullock

Description: The Holy Name of Mary Catholic School provides elementary education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Address: 7314 Old Highway #2 Marysville, ON  K0K 2N0 Bell Times:
Phone: 613-396-2741  Fax: 613-396-6554
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Quinte Mohawk Public School
Principal: Kathleen Manderville

Description: The Quinte Mohawk Public School provides elementary education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Address: York Road, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory K0K1X0 Bell Times:
Phone: 613-966-6984 Fax:
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Tyendinaga Public School
Principal: Martin Smit
Superintendent: Rob McGall

Description: The Tyendinaga Public School provides elementary education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Address: 650 Shannonville Road, RR#1 Shannonville, K0K 3J0 Bell Times:
Phone: 613-962-4447 Fax: 613-962-8644
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Napanee & District Secondary School
Principal: Craig Alderson
Superintendent: Marg Akey

Description: The Napanee & District Secondary School provides secondary education from Grades 9 to 12 including French Immersion/ Extended French.
Address: 245 Belleville Road Napanee, Ontario K7R 3M7 Bell Times: 8:15am - 2:30pm
Phone: 613-354-3381  Fax: 613-354-1206
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Moira Secondary School
Principal: Kim Sampson
Superintendent: Rob McGall

Description: The Moira Secondary School provides secondary education from Grades 9 to 12.
Address: 275 Farley Ave, Belleville, K8N 4M2 Bell Times: 8:15am - 2:30pm
Phone: 613 962-8668  Fax: 613 962-4866
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Nicholson Catholic College
Principal: Joan MacDonald
Superintendent: Maryanne Bullock

Description: Nicholson Catholic College provides secondary education from Grades 9 to 12. 
Address: 301 Church St. Belleville, ON   K8N 3C7 Bell Times: 8:20am - 2:30pm
Phone: 613-967-0404  Fax: 613-967-1963
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____________________________Post Secondary Schools

Queen’s University
Description: Queen’s is one of Canada’s leading universities, with an international reputation for scholarship, research, social purpose, spirit and diversity. Consistently highly-ranked, Queen’s is known for its incomparable 24-hour learning environment. Great teaching, great students, community and tradition - these are the hallmarks of the Queen’s experience.
Address: 99 University Avenue Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-533-2000 Fax:
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Loyalist College
Description: A community driven and globally alert college, Loyalist prides itself in being an integral element of your graduate and career success. Start with Loyalist College to define your professional prospects and let your studies at Loyalist work for you; with a substantial list of university transfer agreements and financial support, the potential opportunities are boundless.
Address: Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, P.O. Box 4200 Belleville, ON K8N 5B9 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-969-1913
Toll Free: 1-888-Loyalist (569-2547)
TTY: 613-962-0633		 Fax: 613-962-1376
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St. Lawrence College
Description: With campuses in three small to mid-sized cities in eastern Ontario, SLC serves a wide and diverse catchment area. What sets the college apart is its ability to offer a world-class educational experience without the hassles of big-city living.  The college’s overall approval rating for learning environment, quality of faculty, and excellence in graduate preparation is among the highest for community colleges in Ontario and testimony to our ability to consistently exceed expectations.
Address: 100 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario K7L 5A6 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-544-5400 Fax: 613-545-3923
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Royal Military College
Description: RMC is a bilingual institution offering an education that is unique in Canada. An RMC education gives young Canadian men and women the professional and personal skills necessary to meet the challenges faced by leaders.  Only a select few have the necessary qualities to assume the mantle of command. If you like challenges and hard work, if you want to develop your leadership skills and athletic abilities, and are looking for an enriching university experience leading to an exciting career as an officer in the Canadian Forces, then RMC may be right for you.
Address: PO Box 17000, Station Forces Kingston, ON K7K 7B4 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-541-6000
Toll Free: 1-866-762-2672		 Fax: 613-541-6634
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____________________________Other Youth Education

Albert College
Description: Albert College is a tuition based institution providing elementary & secondary education from Grades JK to 12.  Albert College has both boarding and day students representing Canada and approximately 25 other countries from around the world. 
Address: 160 Dundas Street West Belleville, ON K8P 1A6 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-968-5726 Fax: 613-968-9651
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Belleville Christian School
Description: Belleville Christian School provides a biblically, tuition based education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 in a Christ-centred environment where each child is encouraged to discover, develop and apply his or her gifts and talents as a passionate disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Belleville Christian School is a Member of the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools www.oacs.org.
Address: 18 Christian School Road R.R. #5 Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-962-7849 Fax: 613-962-6440
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Belleville Montessori School
Description: Belleville Montessori School is licensed by the Ministry of Community and Social Services for children aged 2 1/2 to 6 years. It is privately owned and operated by Tadger Murray, B.A. and Marcia McQuaid, B.A., both of whom hold Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society.  The Montessori Method offers a unique combination of highly structured curriculum and the freedom of the child to choose his/her own activities. This freedom of choice is fundamental to Montessori, as each child progresses at their own pace and is encouraged to follow their individual developmental path.
Address: 28 Oriole Park Ave., Belleville, ON K8N 4C7 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-966-7672 Fax: 613-966-7019
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Cornerstone Christian Academy
Description: Cornerstone Christian Academy provides religious based elementary education services. 
Address: 320 Bridge Street West Napanee, ON, K7R3S7 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-354-2354 Fax:
Email: Web:

First Nations Technical Institute
Description: First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI), an Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary institute, was created in 1985 through innovative and dynamic partnerships between the Tyendinaga Mohawk Council, FNTI Board of Directors, Indian & Northern Affairs Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Education & Training, to provide access to post-secondary programs for Aboriginal people.  Currently there are some 300 post-secondary students and adult learners from across the country enrolled in capacity building programs at FNTI, and over FNTI’s history there have been over 2000 successful graduates from a variety of certificate, diploma and degree programs.
Address: 3 Old York Road Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory ON K0K 1X0 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-396-2122
Toll Free: 800-267-0637		 Fax: 613-396-2761
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Kingston Christian School
Description: Kingston Christian School is a multi-denominational Christian elementary school offering Nursery School plus Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
Address: 1212 Woodbine Rd. Kingston, ON  K7L 4V2 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-384-9572 Fax: 613-384-9580
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Martello Enrichment School Inc.
Description: The Martello Enrichment School Inc. is an enriched, individualized learning, independent elementary school providing education from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Address: 484 Albert St. Kingston, ON K7L 3W3 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-549-2004 Fax: 613 -549-2025
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Oxford Learning Centre
Description: The Oxford Learning Centre offers tutoring and academic upgrading programs for ages 3-6, grades 1-8, High School, and SAT & ACT Preparation.
Address: Kingston Location #1: 793 Blackburn Mews Kingston, ON K7P 2N5Kingston Location #2: 235 Gore Road, Unit 10 Kingston, ON K7L 5H6 Office Hours:
Phone: Location #1: 613-384-7323
Location #2: 613-549-7327		 Fax: Location #1: 613-384-1211
Location #2: 613-549-1214
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Location 2 Email		 Web

Quinte Christian High School
Description: Quinte Christian High is a centre for Christian learning in the Quinte region. Their academic program is designed to prepare students for the destiny God has for each one of them, whether this leads to university, college, or an apprenticeship program.  Their academic program emphasizes excellence in languages, mathematics, sciences, Bible and the humanities. Complementing the core subjects are a range of courses in the arts, athletics, computer technology and technical trades technology.
Address: 138 Wallbridge-Loyalist Road R.R. #2 Belleville, ON K8N 4Z2 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-968-7870 Fax: 613-968-7970
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Scholars Education Centre
Description: Scholars will tailor a program to strengthen each student’s abilities and provide them the guidance that they will need in order to achieve success. Whether that goal is improving a single grade level or achieving the marks needed to enter into highly competitive programs of higher education, Scholars has Qualified Tutoring, and Academic Upgrading programs to help every student.  Available programs include: Little Scholars, Programs for Grades 1-8, and Programs for High School, College or University.
Address: 265 N. Front St #206 Belleville, ON K8P5A5 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-771-1700 Fax:
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Sir James Whitney School For The Deaf
Description: The Sir James Whitney School founded in 1870, is the first permanent school for deaf students in Ontario.  They offer elementary and secondary education programs.  Dedicated Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing teachers, administrators, classroom aides, resource services personnel, residence counsellors, and support staff work together at the Sir James Whitney School to meet the diverse needs of students.  All components of the school - academic, technical, residential, and recreational, embrace a bilingual/bicultural philosophy.
Address: 350 Dundas St. West Belleville, ON K8P 1B2 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-967-2823 Fax: 613-967-2857
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The Quinte Ballet School Of Canada
Description: The Quinte Ballet School of Canada provides young people with the desire for a career in dance to receive the highest caliber of professional dance training while fostering their academic success.  Over the last thirty-five years, the School’s graduates have gone on to dance with ballet companies and arts organizations around the world.
Address: 196 Palmer Road Belleville, ON K8P 4E1 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-962-9274
Toll Free: 866-962-9274		 Fax: 613-962-9275
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_________________________________Adult Education

Academy Of Learning
Description: The Academy of Learning is a privately owned and operated career and business college that is part of over 90 colleges across Canada.  They offer a variety of diploma and certificate programs, giving graduates the opportunity to obtain employment and career advancement in their respective fields on a full-time or part-time basis.
Address: 470 Dundas St. E. Belleville, ON K8N 1E1 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-967-8973 Fax: 613-967-4642
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Independent Learning Centre (Ilc)
Description: Funded by the Ministry of Education, the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) is a recognized leader in distance education.  The (ILC) provides a wide range of distance education courses, in English and in French, for Ontario residents who want to earn Ministry of Education high school diploma credits, upgrade basic skills, or study for personal development, as well as GED testing services.
Address: Belleville Location - 45 College Street West Belleville ON K8P 2G3 (Quinte Secondary School) Office Hours:
Phone: 613-962-3133 (Belleville)
416-484-2704 (Toronto)
Toll Free: 1-888-844-5668 (Toronto)		 Fax: 416-484-2754
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Kingston Learning Centre
Description: Founded in 1982, KLC is the proven innovator and leader in adult career training.  The Kingston Learning Centre provides efficient, instructor-led training in 15 high-demand employment areas. A dynamic group of professional instructors and staff help students achieve their academic and career training goals.  Small class sizes and continuously updated curricula assure that students find success in the workforce.
Address:
Trenton/Belleville Campus: 31 Gimli Road Trenton, ON K8V 6V4 (Breadner Elementary School)
Kingston Campus: 742 Arlington Park Place Kingston ON K7M 8H9		 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-384-6194 (Kingston)
Toll Free: 888-732-0326		 Fax: 613-384-9459
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Liaison College Of The Culinary Arts
Description: Liaison College offers Basic and Advanced Diploma Programs in the Culinary Arts. Liaison College offers a combination of classroom and hands on training, enabling students to learn both theory and practical applications.
Address: 28 Bath Road Kingston, ON K7L 1H4 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-531-9333 Fax: 613-531-9843
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Maxwell College Of Advanced Technology
Description: Maxwell College Diploma programs offer concentrated training that is relative to obtaining employment in Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting & Personal Support Worker.
Address: 270 Front Street, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z2 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-962-7846 Fax: 613-962-6192
Email: Web

Quinte Adult Education
Description: Quinte Adult Education is part of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB).  Their program is available to adults who are 18 yrs of age.  All of the courses they offer are high school credits.  They offer several ways for individuals to obtain these credits including mature/PLAR credits, correspondence courses, night and summer school courses, and apprenticeship credits.
Address: 45 College Street West Belleville, ON K8P 2G3 (Quinte Secondary School) Office Hours: Monday and Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pmTuesday to Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Phone: 613-962-3133 Fax: 613-962-0391
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Trillium College
Description: Trillium College has helped thousands of professional adults advance their careers or establish new ones. The offer diploma programs in the categories of health, social, business, & IT/Technology.  Their programs are relevant, taught by distinguished faculty, and designed for busy schedules.
Address: 1300 Bath Road, Kingston, ON K7M 4X4 (Frontenac Mall) Office Hours:
Phone: 613-531-5138 Fax:
Email: Web

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_______________________School Boards & Federations

Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
Director of Education: Michael Schmitt

Description: We are a Catholic School system, called to work in partnership with home, parish and community, on our journey to understand and live the way of Jesus Christ.  We are committed to excellence in Catholic education and to lifelong learning, so that those with whom we journey may become caring and contributing citizens in a world of constant challenge.
Address: 151 Dairy Avenue, Napanee, Ontario, K7R 4B2 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-354-6257 
Toll Free: 800-581-1116		 Fax:
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Hastings & Prince Edward Counties District School Board
Director of Education: Kathy Soule

Description: The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board serves approximately 17,100 students each day at 46 elementary and 8 secondary schools. Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,800 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.  The district covers a wide geographical area of 7,221 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.
Address: Education Centre 156 Ann St. Belleville, ON K8N 1N9 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-966-1170
Toll Free: 1-800-267-4350		 Fax: 613-966-6023
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Limestone District School Board
Chair: Ann Goodfellow

Description: Serving students in the counties of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington. Approximately 23,000 students attend our 55 elementary and 11 secondary schools, as well as the Limestone School of Community Education.
Address: 220 Portsmouth Avenue Postal Bag 610 Kingston, ON K7L 4X4 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-544-6920
Toll Free: 1-800-267-0935
TTY: 613-542-8526		 Fax: 613-544-6804
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Ontario Federation Of Independent Schools
Description: The Ontario Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS) is a legally incorporated, duly constituted coalition of non-sectarian schools, religious schools and home-schoolers, established in 1974.  OFIS exists to achieve 4 main objectives which include: establishing a comprehensive legal and public policy which values the unique contributions of independent schools and home-schoolers; advocating for access to government educational resources; protecting and supporting parental freedom of choice, by ensuring the independent and home-school movement’s right to reasonable self-definition; and offering professional development and administrative support programmes to all members.
Address: 2199 Regency Terrace, Ottawa, ON K2C 1H2 Office Hours:
Phone: 613-596-4013 Fax: 613-596-4971
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