Monsignor Fraser College

Monsignor Fraser College is named in honour of the founder of the Scarborough Foreign Mission Society. Monsignor Fraser was born in Toronto but spent most of his younger years as a missionary outside of Canada. In 1918, he returned to Canada with the firm intention of establishing a foreign mission seminary.  Archbishop Gauthier of Ottawa approved the foundation of China Mission College at Almonte, Ontario, and the institution received the blessing and support of many of the Canadian hierarchy.

At Almonte, Father Fraser gathered about him, as did Christ Himself, twelve young apostles.  In October 1919, CHINA, the mission monthly publication, made its appearance.

At the suggestion of Archbishop McNeil, property was acquired in Scarborough and the senior students were transferred to this new house.  Father Fraser joined them soon after.  In 1924, St. Francis Xavier, China Mission Seminary was formally blessed and opened on the Scarborough Bluffs in Ontario.  The following year, Father Fraser headed the first departure group to the district of Lishui in Southern Chekiang, China.

Monsignor Fraser was noted for his drive for establishing the Kingdom of God and for his ready adaptability to new paths when familiar ones were cut off.

Developed to meet the needs of students who are experiencing difficulty achieving success at their present high school, this program offers students:

• A small, personalized environment
• An individualized program which meets students’ unique learning styles
• The opportunity to accumulate credits towards the completion of secondary school
• The ability to accelerate study in order to complete diploma requirements sooner than in a traditional school setting

Developed for students 18 – 20 years of age who wish to complete their secondary education in an adult education environment.  This program offers students:

• The opportunity to earn 2 full credits every 9 weeks (8 credits per year)
• A variety of multi-level course offerings
• 4 Entry points annually
• A flexible learning environment

This program is designed for adults over the age of 21 who still need to complete their secondary education or new Canadians who are seeking an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Certificate, knowledge of the English language and/or a gateway to either the workplace or post-secondary school education.

This program provides an opportunity for students with specific identified needs to explore the workplace with the assistance of job coaches and educational assistants. Students are prepared for the transition to the world of work and if required, to supported independent living.