Explore, Experience, Share With Our Education Study Tours
Education Study Tours are provided to those who wish to understand the Ontario experience in improving student achievement and well-being. The tours provide an opportunity to learn about the Ontario education system at all three levels: the school, school district and Ministry of Education. Participants will gain an understanding of the alignment and focus of our highly effective school system.
Over 100 tours successfully completed with participants from North America, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America.
EDUCATION STUDY TOUR
Participants will experience
- the delivery of effective practice in our schools
- collaboration and sharing with colleagues to build professional learning networks
- a renewed focus and professional learning to improve student achievement and well-being in their home country and
- the opportunity to explore Ontario’s sights and cultures.
Tour Information
Education Study Tours are typically five days in length but can be modified to meet your group’s needs. The tours are provided as customized programs.
Tour components may include:
- pre-arranged school visits
- information sessions with school districts and the Ontario Ministry of Education
- consultations with education experts and
- presentations from governing agencies, such as the Ontario College of Teachers and the Education Quality and Assessment Office.
Most study tours are hosted at the ISL offices in beautiful downtown Toronto and most of our school visits are arranged with the Toronto District School Board, however, we have access to most other districts in the province to meet your group’s needs.
ISL strives to customize your tour to meet your expectations. We have access to many educational experts that can speak to a wide variety of topics. We offer a comprehensive selection of learning sessions including:
- Overview of the Ontario System: How do the pieces fit together?
- Ontario Leadership Framework: Leadership at every level
- Ontario Ministry of Education: Raising the bar; narrowing the gap
- Ontario Principals’ Council: Supporting principals in the quest
- International School Leadership: What matters in leadership training?
- The School Effectiveness Framework: What makes a school great in theory?
- Professional Learning Communities: Good in theory, great in practice
- Data Driven Leadership
- Improving Learning, Teaching and Leading in Ontario
- Teaching Performance Appraisal
- Inclusive Education
- Special Education
Don’t see your topic of interest here? Contact us to see if we have something that meets your needs.
The price for a 5-day study tour is shown in the chart below:
| Size of Group | Price (including tax) |
| 30-34 | $ 16,950 CAD |
| 25-29 | $ 14,800 CAD |
| 20-24 | $ 13,000 CAD |
| 15-19 | $ 11,500 CAD |
| Under 15 | $ 10,150 CAD |
Price covers cost of program and presenters. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations, transportation and catering. An ISL tour coordinator will assist the group in making these arrangements if necessary.
A 10% discount to tours over 20 people will be applied for those who are repeat clients.
For small groups or groups larger than 35, please contact us for pricing information
Do I need a visa to travel to Canada?
If you are unsure whether you will require a visa to travel to Canada, visit the Government of Canada webpage outlining the requirements.
Visa Supporting Documentation
If you have booked as a group and all participants require a visa, get in touch with your ISL tour coordinator to have any documentation you require prepared.
If you have any additional questions or are looking to arrange a study tour
for your group, contact us and get started today!
