The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), located in The Regional Municipality of York, a region north of Toronto, is one of the consistently top-performing school boards in Ontario.
Our students are accepted into prestigious colleges and universities in Canada and around the world as a result.
Program Offerings:
Our international education program offers international students with the following:
● World-class education
● Continual support for those learning English as a second language (ESL), which includes a full day orientation where they can meet other students, learn what to expect in the school year, how to access community resources and more. Our ESL Centres located in various YCDSB schools are internationally recognized and have hosted students from all over the world
● Opportunities to meet new friends through participation in a variety of student clubs, events, activities and field trips that enable each student to thrive, collaborate, integrate and succeed
● Specialized programs: SHSM, AP, IB, HPA, STREAM
Clubs and councils include but are not limited to: student government, DECA, Canadian Model United Nations, biotechnology, culinary, robotics, coding, athletics council, dance, band, music, mathletes and more.
Specialized Programs (for students who meet the program specific qualifications):
● English as a second language (ESL)/English Literacy Development (ELD)
● High Performer Athlete Program
● Regional Arts Program
● International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (students must qualify)
● Advanced Placement (AP) Program (students must qualify)
● Specialist High Skills Major Program:
○ Arts and Culture
○ Business
○ Health and Wellness
○ Information and Communications Technology
○ Manufacturing
○ Non-Profit
320 BLOOMINGTON ROAD WEST
AURORA, ON L4G 0M1
International Students Accepted for Grades: Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, Grades 9 to 12
Programs Offered In: English, French
Entrance Dates: Beginning of September & February (Secondary), beginning of September & January (Elementary)
Application Deadlines: June 30 for September/semester 1 entrance, November 30 for January (Elementary) or February/semester 2 (Secondary) entrance
Programs Offered: Full Year, Gap year, 1 Semester, Short Term, Summer Camps, Remote OSSD
Program Tuition Fees:
· Elementary (JK-Gr.8) – $14,500
· Secondary (Gr. 9-12) – $16,000
Homestay:
Offered through CHN or MLI (York Catholic District School Board – The Canada Homestay Network) or MLI (York Catholic District School Board (mlihomestay.com))
Program Contact:
Iolanda Faraone
Principal, International & Continuing Education Programs
York Catholic District School Board
320 Bloomington Road West
Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1
416-221-5051 ext 13639