Education

Cochrane offers educational programs for everyone who wants to learn in our community. We promote education in training because we realize the importance of having a trained workforce and available education programs for its residential families.
Education

Personalized learning

Cochrane offers educational programs for everyone who wants to learn in our community. The Town of Cochrane promotes education in training because it realizes the importance of having a trained workforce and available education programs for its residential families.

Education for all ages

This page highlights the different education opportunities that are available in Cochrane, Ontario. You will find listings of each educational institute for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education below.

Elementary education

The Town of Cochrane has three options for children of the elementary age. Our public school offers French immersion and bilingual certification programs, as well as Cree language classes. French and English Catholic schools are also available.

Aileen-Wright English Catholic School

Language: English (separate)

75 Sixth Street
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4707
Fax: 705-272-6426

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Cochrane Public School

Language: English (public)

543 A Chalmers Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-3246
Fax: 705-272-2713

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École Catholique Nouveau Regard – Pavillon St-Joseph

Language: French (separate)

399 Eighth Street
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4354
Fax: 705-272-4355

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Secondary education

It has been said that knowledge is power, and that has never been more true than it is today. The societal value of a rock solid secondary education in order to prepare for the competitive global economy has become a prioritized step in success.

The Town of Cochrane has a wide range of secondary educational institutions available to you. Learn more about the teachers, administration, and board by visiting their website or profile using the contact information below.

École Catholique Nouveau Regard – Pavillon St-Joseph

Language: French (separate)

399 Eighth Street
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-3080
Fax: 705-272-5436

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École Secondaire Cochrane High School

Language: English (public)

543 A Chalmers Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4372
Fax: 705-272-4384

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Post-secondary education

Post-secondary education and distance learning in Cochrane is offered through career training facilities and distance learning institutions. The daycare and early childhood centres supplement the town’s post-secondary pathway by ensuring parents and guardians are able to obtain their education while their children are well taken care of. For more information about the programs available, simply use the contact information below to connect with the individual organizations.

Contact North

171 Fourth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-3444
Fax: 705-272-4817

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Northern College

1-149 Fifth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4188
Fax: 705-272-4817

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Adult education

The adult based education centres in Cochrane provide literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help individuals achieve goals related to further education and training, employment, apprenticeship or increased independence; in both the English and French language. To learn more about these centres, simply use the contact information below to get in touch with the organizations.

Adult Learning Centre

146 Sixth Street
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4860
Fax: 705-272-2760

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Centre d’alphabétisation au pied de la lettre

161 Sixth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-3513
Fax: 705-272-3514

Employment training

There are various institutions that can help you access employment training in Cochrane. These resource centres have been created to help residents of the area get re-hired and or re-trained for employment. Both organizations offer a wide range of human resource services. Use the contact information below to learn more about the programs and services offered by these institutions.

Apitisawin Employment & Training

207 Sixth Street
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-2051
Fax: 705-272-2091

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Employment Resource Centre

149 Fifth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-5745
Toll-Free: 888-626-1538
Fax: 705-272-2883

Introduction
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Post-Secondary Education
Adult Education
Employment Training
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