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Education and Schools

Durham Region is home to many schools, educational programs and facilities, and several school boards in the public and private school systems.

  • 181 elementary.
  • 120 public.
  • 56 Catholic
  • Eight French.
  • 34 secondary schools.
  • 45 alternative or private schools.

For educational tools and information, view our educator's resources.

Durham Region is home to two colleges and three universities.

Colleges

Universities

Post-secondary financial assistance

If you need financial assistance to fund your post-secondary education, check out the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Contact Us

The Regional Municipality of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario Canada L1N 6A3

Telephone: 311 (within region limits)
Telephone: 905-668-7711
Toll-Free: 1-800-372-1102

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