Toronto District School Board

Elementary schools provide Kindergarten programs (for children aged 4 and 5) and programs for Grades 1 through 8. Elementary school placement for our Toronto International Student Programs is limited to school availability. The Toronto District School Board will make every attempt to find a school close to where the student will be living in Toronto.

Secondary schools offer programs from Grade 9 through to Grade 12. To receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students need to complete at least thirty (30) credits in secondary school (one credit is normally one course). Students planning to attend university can include the required six university/college preparation courses in their senior level of studies in order to meet university entrance requirements. More information on graduation requirements can be found on the Ontario Ministry of Education’s web site under High School Diploma Requirements. Many secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board now accept international students. Students may indicate their preferences for three schools on the application form. The Toronto District School Board will try to accommodate the student’s preference for placement, provided that the requested school has space and an appropriate program. The Toronto District School Board reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the student’s placement. Should a student decide not to indicate any school preferences, the Toronto District School Board will place the student in the most appropriate school. Secondary School Programs Many subjects are available in TDSB secondary schools including: Accounting, Family Studies, Biology, Geography, Business, History, Chemistry, International Languages, Classical Studies, Law, Computer and Technology Studies, Marketing, Drama, Mathematics, Economics, Music, Electronics, Health and Physical Education, English, Physics, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Visual Arts. Universities/colleges will look for evidence of successful studies in the major field in which the student applies. All English-language universities in Canada require high levels of proficiency in English. In choosing a program, students should have in mind their educational plan. The following secondary schools accept international students. These schools are subject to change every year: A.Y. Jackson S.S., Agincourt C.I., Bloor C.I., C.W. Jefferys C.I., Central Commerce C.I., Central Technical School, Danforth C &T.I., David & Mary Thomson C.I., Don Mills C.I., Downsview S.S., Dr. Norman Bethune C.I., Eastdale C.I., Eastern High School of Commerce, Emery C.I., Etobicoke School of the Arts, Forset Hill C.I., George Harvey C.I., George S. Henry Academy, Georges Vanier S.S., Greenwood S.S., Harbord C.I., Jarvis C.I., Kipling C.I., L\'Amoreaux C.I., Lakeshore C.I., Lawrence Park C.I., Leaside H.S., Lester B. Pearson C.I., Malvern C.I., Martingrove C.I., Monarch Park C.I., Nelson A. Boylen C.I., Newtonbrook S.S., North Toronto C.I., Northern S.S., Oakwood C.I., Parkdale C.I., R.H. King Academy, Richview C.I., Rosdale Heights School of the Arts, Runnymede C.I., SATEC @ W.A. Porter C.I., Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy, Sir John A. Macdonald C.I., Sir Sandford Fleming Academy, Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I., Stephen Leacock C.I., Thistletown C.I., Timothy Eaton B.T.I., Vaughan Road Academy, Victoria Park S.S., West Hill C.I., West Humber C.I., West Toronto C.I., Western Technical-Commercial School, Weston C.I., William Lyon Mackenzie C.I., Winston Churchill C.I., Woburn C.I., York Humber H.S., York Memorial C.I., and York Mills C.I.

Toronto International Student Camps Learn English in the unique Canadian North. The Toronto District School Board’s International Student Summer Camps–the highest quality learning experience for international students. Northern Experience Camp: The Northern Experience Camp is held at the Scarborough Outdoor Education School, which has specialized in environmental and outdoor education for over 25 years. The school is located in a wilderness setting 30 minutes northeast of Huntsville on the western border of Algonquin Park. Our site encompasses 400 hectares of beautiful rolling hardwood and coniferous forests and includes three pristine lakes. The immediate waterfront is a very private, sandy beach. Staff have current swimming, lifesaving and first aid qualifications. We specialize in fun and adventure in a safe and positive atmosphere. International students will participate in morning English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction with certified teachers and enjoy various activities in the afternoon, such as kayaking, canoeing, swimming instruction, snorkeling, archery, nature hikes, leisure sports, orienteering, arts and crafts, and much, much more. Information regarding next summer\'s Northern Experience Camp will be available in February/March 2004.

Learn English in the beautiful, safe city of Toronto while viewing the skyline from the beaches of Toronto Island. The Toronto District School Board’s International Student Summer Camps–the highest quality learning experience for international students. Urban Experience Camp The Urban Experience Camp is held at the Toronto Island Natural Science School. This school was established in 1960 to provide the opportunity for students to study natural science in an outdoor setting. The school is located in a beautiful natural setting on an island in the heart of downtown and operates as a year round outdoor education facility. The camp is very safe and secure with a fire department located on the island and police and ambulance services nearby. All staff are fully trained and certified in basic first aid. International students will participate in morning English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction with certified teachers. In the afternoon, students will immerse themselves in Canadian culture through interesting and exciting field trips to The Royal Ontario Museum, The Ontario Science Centre, Ontario Place (a water park), The Art Gallery of Ontario, parks, shopping, etc. An excursion to Niagra Falls is also included. Other afternoon activities on the island may include bird watching, orienteering, beachcombing, cycling, recreational sports, and much, much more. Information regarding next summer\'s Urban Experience Camp will be available in February/March 2004.