The Newcomer Reception Centre is located at:
Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning
36 Regatta Ave
Richmond Hill ON L4E 4R1
The Centre will be open from 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
The Reception Centre helps families and students complete the necessary steps to register for and to become part of their school community.
Who needs
to register their children at the Reception Centre?
- Students
new to Canada
- Students
transferring to YRDSB from homeschooling
- Students
transferring to YRDSB from other
boards in Ontario/other provinces with time-sensitive documents, e.g. work
permits, study permits.
- Canadian Citizens,
Permanent Residents whose first language is not English and lived in
another province for less than six years (6)
- Returning students to Canada if they have been out of the
country for more than 12 months
- New international, fee-paying Visa students entering Elementary
school, and referred by the Admissions Office or International Education once
they have received their "Acceptance Letter" from the Admissions
Office.
The services of the Reception Centre are available all year round. December to January and July to September are the busy months of the year for the Reception Centre . During these busy months, all clients are encouraged to book appointments as early as possible or at least three weeks before the start of the school year to ensure that students can begin school on time. Please note that your appointment may take between 2 -5 hours long. One parent/guardian or education designate must accompany the student to the appointment. At this appointment, the following will occur:
- An assessment of each student’s English and Math capabilities will be conducted to facilitate placement, taking into account the grade appropriate for their age.
- All documents will be checked
- Students will be placed at their home school based on their address.
The Reception Centre will ensure the necessary documents and assessment results are sent to the school to facilitate a smooth transition for the student.
Alternatively, you may book an appointment by calling: 905-918-0080 or 1-888-811-0229.
Please bring the following to your appointment:
All original documents must be presented - all documents will be photocopied for the school. Your original documents will be returned to you.
- Student’s birth certificate establishing relationship to parent
- Parent and student Canadian status document:
- Passport
- Canadian citizenship card
- Permanent resident papers
- Work permit
- Study permit
- Refugee claimant papers
- Two documents showing proof of address:
- Rental agreement and/or purchase agreement, and
- One of the following:
- Utility bill (e.g. Hydro, Gas, etc.)
- Bank statement
- Family living with relatives or friends must provide a letter of residency from the friend/relative, a property tax bill, and one utility bill in the name of the friend/relative
- Official report cards/transcripts for the last two years
- Letter of Acceptance from the YRDSB Admissions Officer when required
International VISA Students
Secondary Visa Students are assessed and processed through International Education Services upon arrival and during the Orientation period.
Any questions pertaining to Visa/International Students should be directed to the Admission's Office at admissions@yrdsb.ca. |