• Official copies of school report cards, in English, for the current year and previous year. English translation must be notarized
• Copy Notarized Custodianship Declaration documents (Parent & Custodian), required in all cases, regardless of student's age
• Copy of Passport (photo page)​
• Letter of Recommendation - completed and signed by the parent and school official 
• Consent for Information Sharing-Students at the Age of Majority Form (secondary students who are 18 at the time of registration)
• Copy of IELTS or TOEFL Official Test Results Report (Grade 12 applicants only - minimum 5.5 score)
• Upon receipt of the above, the Admissions Officer will review the application.
• Once the student is accepted as a student of YRDSB a conditional offer of admissions including an invoice indicating the balance of fees required to complete the process will be sent by email​
• Once the student is accepted, the letter of acceptance is issued and forwarded to parents/custodians or the assigned agency.

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
   Please write the student's name, and date of birth on the back of the bank draft.
   
2. Outside of Canada, payment by electronic wire transfer must be made via the Western Union Global Student Payment Portal. This approved and reliable service allows you to pay in local currency ensuring payments will be received on time and in full. 

• 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.
• 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.

 Next Steps

• 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.
• ​Upon receipt of a study permit, make arrangements to travel to Canada. 

Arrival in 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​

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
   Please write the student's name, and date of birth on the back of the bank draft.
   
   
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 turning 18 students must complete the Academic Student (age 18) - Consent for Information Sharing​ form.