The centre, located in St Isaac Jogues School (300 Great Lakes Drive), provides families and students new to Ontario and Canada with an introduction to the Ontario elementary and secondary school system and an assessment of students English language proficiency and knowledge of Mathematics.

Families are also offered settlement support through the Multicultural Settlement and Education Partnership (MSEP).

Dufferin-Peel also operates a Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centre in Mississauga at St Veronica School (680 Novo Star Dr). This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Mississauga centre.