1. Download and complete the  required application forms and supplementary documents. These document, together, form the application package.
   
2. Submit the application package including the appplication fee to the Admission Office, International Education Services.
   
   Fees can be paid in two ways:
• Within Canada, payment by money order, bank draft or certified cheque​ payable to York Region District School Board, sent by Canada Post mail to:
  International Education Services
  York Region District School Board
  36 Regatta Ave., Richmond Hill, ON L4E 4R1
  
• Outside of Canada, payment by electronic wire transfer must be made via the WU® GlobalPay for Students payments platform. This approved and reliable service allows you to pay in local currency ensuring payments will be received on time and in full.
  
3. Once the student is accepted, the letter of acceptance and receipt are issued and forwarded to parents/custodians or the assigned agency. 
   
   Please note:
   (1) The Letter of Acceptance will only be issued when the living arrangements of the student have been met, as outlined in the Terms & Conditions of Participation, and the homestay details have been submitted to the Admissions Officer.
   (2) The school assigned to the student cannot be changed once the Letter of Acceptance is issued. No transfer of school will be allowed once the student arrives in Canada.The school assigned to the student cannot be changed once the Letter of Acceptance is issued. No transfer of school will be allowed once the student arrives in Canada.
   
4. When the acceptance package is received, apply to the Canadian Embassy serving the home country for a Study Permit. The acceptance letter should accompany the application and submitted to the Canadian Embassy as proof of acceptance to an educational institution in Canada.
   
5. Upon receipt of a study permit, make arrangements to travel to Canada.  

Elementary Students: It is recommended that the student arrives in Canada at least one week prior to the start of the semester.  Once arrived, contact the Reception Centre (Telephone: 905-918-0080 or 1-888-811-0229) to book an appointment for an educational assessment.

Secondary Students: Plan to arrive before the start of orientation which begins two weeks prior to the start of the semester (mid August for September semester, mid January for February semester).

 Inquiries can be directed to the Admissions Office by email: admissions@yrdsb.ca​

• fully completed and signed by parent or custodian Renewal Application​ Form (include most up-to-date email addresses as all communication is by email)
• ​rece​nt report card (students attending secondary school only)
• copies of Custodian Declaration forms, both Custodian and Parent

Fees can be paid in two ways:

1. Within Canada, payment by money order, bank draft or certified cheque​ payable to York Region District School Board, sent by Canada Post mail to:
   International Education Services
   York Region District School Board
   36 Regatta Ave., Richmond Hill, ON L4E 4R1
   
2. Outside of Canada, payment by electronic wire transfer must be made via the WU® GlobalPay for Students payments platform. This approved and reliable service allows you to pay in local currency ensuring payments will be received on time and in full.

Once the renewal is approved and processed by the Admissions Office, the Letter of Acceptance and Official Payment Receipt will be issued by email to the student's GAPPS email account.

Returning students who participate in the YRDSB Homestay/Custodianship programs must remain in homestay after turning age 18, and until graduation from YRDSB.

Once turning 18 students must complete the Academic Student (age 18) - Consent for Information Sharing​ form.

Questions can be directed to: admissions@yrdsb.ca​