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Ontario, Canada
What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?
There no international school here but there are several good schools that accept expatriate students. Ashbury, Elmwood, and Turnbull are the most popular in the U.S. embassy.
Do you recommend any books or movies about this city/country for those who are interested in learning more?
Fromemer's Ottawa; "Ottawa: theUnknown City" by Rob McLennan; "Secret Ottawa" by Laura Byrne Paquet

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