Education

Residents of Belleville have access to a range of elementary, secondary and post-secondary education options, as well as adult and continuing education programs.

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Several public and private schools serve Belleville and the surrounding area.

Public School Boards

• Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
• Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board

Private Schools

• Quinte Christian High School
• Albert College

Specialized Provincial School

Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf provides residential and day programs for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Post-Secondary Education

Students in Belleville and the surrounding region have access to several colleges, universities and training providers.

• Loyalist College offers diploma, certificate and skilled trades programs.
• Queen's University is located about one hour from Belleville in Kingston.
• St. Lawrence College has campuses across eastern Ontario.
• Academy of Learning Career College offers diploma and certificate programs at its Belleville campus and through online learning.
• First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI), located in nearby Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, partners with Canadian colleges and universities to offer degree, diploma and certificate programs to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

Training in skilled trades and technology is also available through the Bay of Quinte Skills Centre at Loyalist College.

Adult and Continuing Education

Adult learners can access programs to upgrade skills or complete a secondary school diploma.

• Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education offers programs to complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and improve English language skills.
• Quinte Adult Education provides options for adults age 18 and older to earn high school credits or upgrade for college or university.

Arts and Specialty Training

Belleville also offers specialized arts education.

• Quinte Ballet School of Canada provides professional ballet training and recreational dance programs.