Start Your Next Learning Adventure in Thunder Bay
When moving to a new city or choosing a post-secondary education, it’s important to have education choices that match your life ambitions and learning preferences. In Thunder Bay, parents and learners have a range of options to choose from.
Elementary & High Schools
School is free for residents from Kindergarten to grade 12. For your young or not-so-young ones, you can choose from 3 publicly funded school boards in Thunder Bay — all of which offer safe and inclusive learning environments, special education services, and many extracurricular activities:
Private & Independent Schools
Thunder Bay has several private and independent school options, including Montessori, Christian and Indigenous-led schools.
Post-Secondary Schools
Post-Secondary students have their choice of a wide range of diploma and undergraduate degree programs in Thunder Bay. Confederation College offers career-focused education programs, from apprenticeships to diplomas, degrees to post-graduate certificates, continuing education and part-time studies. Lakehead University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including sciences, business, medical and law degrees. The Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the Lakehead University Law School are based in Thunder Bay.
Location
1450 Nakina Dr, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1
Website
Confederation College – Change Your Life
Programs
View a list of all of Confederation College’s Programs and Courses.
Apprenticeship Programs
Skilled Trades People are in high demand and Confederation College offers 11 Apprenticeship Programs to pioneer your career in the skilled trades.
Negahneewin Student Services
Confederation College offers Indigenous Programs, student support as well as cultural services and events.
International Students
There are over 500 international students from over 30 different countries currently studying at Confederation College.
Book a Campus Tour
Book a tour to visit Confederation College’s Thunder Bay campus and learn more about the school.
Location
995 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1
Website
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/
Undergraduate Programs
There are over 50 undergraduate programs offered at the Thunder Bay Campus including Arts, Engineering, Indigenous Learning, Northern Studies, Nursing, and Science programs.
Graduate Programs
There are over 30 graduate programs that range from Certificates, Diploma, Masters and Doctoral programs.
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
The newly opened Bora Laskin Faculty of Law features a three year law degree focused on justice in smaller communities.
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Lakehead is the West campus of the newest Medical School in Canada, Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
Book a Campus Tour
Book a tour to visit Lakehead’s campus and learn more about the school.
Other Local Organizations that Provide Education and Training
Discover the Thunder Bay Lifestyle
Thunder Bay has some of Ontario’s best assets and offers a diverse experience. This small size city provides big possibilities with numerous advantages over other similar cities, which are yours to discover.
People come to Thunder Bay for economic opportunities. They stay for the stunning nature, new friends and better way of life.