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?
This is for the 2019-2020 School Year
- Newcomers to
Canada (except for Visa Students who are to visit the Admissions Office as
per the information below)
- 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. (Please do not book an appointment
with the Reception Centre until you have received the Acceptance Letter.)
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.
Please book an
appointment at
the Reception Centre.
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 (i.e. hydro, electric, water bill, etc.)
- Other official/government documents (i.e. CRA Notice of Assessment, Statement of Old Age, Security T4 (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits, etc.)
- 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. |