For newcomers in Ontario
Clear guides and practical tools for life and study in Ontario
OSAP, colleges, transit discounts, part-time work, and real Ontario costs — explained clearly, without hype or confusion.
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Ontario-specific
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Built for real Ontario rules
LearnOntario publishes plain-language guides and calculators designed around Ontario programs, costs, and policies — not generic advice.
IELTS to CLB Converter (General Training)
Instantly convert IELTS General Training scores to CLB levels used in Canada.
Why students use LearnOntario
Clear explanations in plain language
Tools built for real student budgets
Guides reviewed and updated as rules change
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Recent explainers, updates, and student-focused news from Ontario.
Working while receiving Ontario Works
See how earnings affect Ontario Works, when the $200 exemption starts and how to report wages, self-employment income and changes.
Part-time OSAP: eligibility, funding and application steps
Find part-time OSAP course loads, travel and child care costs, grant and loan rules, disability options and the 2026–27 deadlines.
OSAP payment delays and what to check
OSAP payment late? Find the outstanding task, trace school and bank payments, and understand the 2026–27 grant changes and cheque route.