Public schools
The NWT offers three education programs: English, French as First Language, and French Immersion. More information on these programs is available at ece.gov.nt.ca.
In Yellowknife, there are two public school boards in Yellowknife that include Yellowknife Education District No. 1 (yk1.nt.ca) and Yellowknife Catholic Schools (ycs.nt.ca) along with a French school.
Childcare
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment is responsible for licensing early learning and childcare programs in the NWT. They provide a comprehensive list of licensed providers at ece.gov.nt.ca/en/elcc/licensed-programs.
Public Schools
KAW TAY WHEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF DETTAH
- English
- Dogrib (Weledeh dialect)
RANGE LAKE NORTH SCHOOL
- English
- Intensive French (grade 6)
- Post-intensive French (grades 7-8)
ÉCOLE WILLIAM MCDONALD MIDDLE SCHOOL
- English
- French immersion
- Enhanced French (grades 7-8)
ÉCOLE SIR JOHN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL; AKAITCHO TRADES AND TECHNICAL CENTRE (ATTC)
- English
- French immersion
- Post-intensive French
Catholic Schools
French Schools
Post Secondary
AURORA COLLEGE
- Aurora College delivers post-secondary programs and courses through a network of three regional campuses including one in Yellowknife. Aurora College has begun the journey to transform into a polytechnic university with the goal of opening in 2025.
