Bilingual services to parents, new residents and international students
International students (for high school and post-secondary studies in Canada):
- Study in Canada options (public and private schools, programs, cultural transitioning, English as a Second Language)
- Transcript review for application requirements from prior learning experiences
- Support with study permit applications (student visa)
- Consultations via Skype according to time zones
- English language proficiency skills screening
- Personal statement / application essay preparation assistance
- In-person guided tour of preferred schools in the Ottawa area
- Ongoing support and progress monitoring during studies in Canada
New residents to Ottawa, Ontario and Canada
- Evening and weekend appointments and in-home client consultations, or via Skype for out-of-area inquiries
- School choice and location information, school performance ratings
- School program options (French language, French immersion, English as a second language)
- School integration plans, transfers, suspension appeals
- Home-school communication
Parents of special needs students (Autism, learning disabilities, gifted, ADHD, mild intellectual profiles, sensory, anxiety)
- Evening and weekend appointments and in-home client consultations, collaboration with therapists
- Parent coaching with a focus on guiding learning skills with targeted learning resources
- Behavioural issue solutions associated with learning and school settings
- IPRC process guidance and IEP review
- Secondary school program option information, transitioning to post-secondary programs and the community
- Child and Adolescent mental health information, community programs and services orientation
- Ontario education policy and research information, advocacy, complaint and appeal processes
View the video Navigating the School System from the National Women’s Show, Life and Learning Stage presentation
- Navigating The System
- Behaviour issues associated with learning and school
- Special Education process assistance (IPRC , IEP, system classes )
- Parenting a special needs child (Autism, ADHD, gifted, learning disabilities)
Other information available
- Child and adolescent mental health issues awareness
- Community resources orientation
- Learning resources orientation
- Education research updates
- French Language education
- French Immersion programs
- English as a Second language programs
- Ontario school system policies
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Horizon Educational Consulting Inc. is an Ontario-based service, but assists parents across Canada and international students.