Free calculators for Ontario students and newcomers—budgeting, paycheques, and everyday costs. Pick a tool, enter your numbers, and get a clear result fast.
How to use these tools
- Choose a calculator below
- Enter your details (wage, hours, rent, transit, etc.)
- Use the breakdown to plan your month or compare options
Privacy note (only if true): Your inputs stay on your device (saved in your browser). We don’t store your personal numbers on our servers.
Ontario Student Essential Tools & Calculators
Pick a tool below to plan money, school, and everyday costs in Ontario. We’ll keep adding more calculators here as we build them.
💰 Budget & Money
Student Budget Planner (Ontario Edition)
Track income (part-time, OSAP, GIC/savings) + expenses (rent, groceries, PRESTO). See net balance + chart.
Open Tool →Paycheque Estimator (Ontario)
Estimate take-home pay after deductions (CPP, EI) from your hourly wage.
Open Tool →Ontario Severance Calculator
Estimate ESA termination pay + severance, and compare it to a common-law notice range (Bardal factors) — including benefits and a tax withholding note.
Open Tool →Ontario Vacation Pay Calculator
Calculate ESA vacation pay based on your gross wages — 4% (2 weeks) under 5 years, or 6% (3 weeks) after 5 years. Includes the 10-month usage rule.
Open Tool →🎓 Education & Planning
IELTS to CLB Converter (General Training)
Convert IELTS scores to CLB for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking — plus an overall benchmark based on your lowest skill.
Open Tool →CELPIP Score to CLB Calculator (Canada)
Convert official CELPIP levels to CLB for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking — plus your lowest CLB and target checks (7/9/10).
Open Tool →Study Plan / Weekly Timetable Builder
Build a weekly schedule for classes, study blocks, work shifts, and life.
📜 Licences & Paperwork
Police Check Checklist Tool
Generate a checklist by city and check type (VS, CPIC, etc.).
Open Tool →Security Guard Licence Timeline
Estimate your timeline from training to applying and getting started.
🏙️ Everyday Life
Phone Plan Cost Comparison Tool
Compare student-friendly plans by data and monthly cost.
Transit Cost Estimator (PRESTO/GO)
Estimate weekly/monthly transit costs based on typical routes.
FAQ
Do these calculators work for international students?
Yes. The tools are built for Ontario living costs and part-time work planning.
Are the results exact?
They’re estimates. Real pay stubs and costs vary based on employer payroll rules, benefits, and your personal situation.
Does LearnOntario store my wage or budget numbers?
If you implement “save on device,” your data stays in your browser only.
Which tool should I start with?
Start with the Budget Planner, then use the Paycheque Estimator to sanity-check your expected take-home pay.
When will the “Coming Soon” tools be available?
They’re being built and tested before release. This page will be updated as each tool is ready, so it’s worth bookmarking.