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Passport to Excellence: International Education

The Durham Catholic District School Board welcomes international students to an enriched learning experience in Canada. Our diverse and multi-cultural school board attracts students from around the world.Our Passport to Excellence program is the perfect place for one to improve his/her English, make friends, prepare for the future and learn about the Canadian culture.

COVID-19 Update about 2020-2021 International Education Applications 

 

  • Durham Catholic District School board’s readiness plan to accept International Students has been approved and is listed on the Ministry of Education Ontario Approved Institutions List. 
  • Please review the Travel Restrictions and Protocols for International Students outlined by Immigrations, Refugee & Citizenship Canada before arranging international students' travel to Canada.  
  • Effective on January 7, 2021, all passengers five years of age or older, be required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling by air from another country to Canada. Please visit the Q&A Related to the Test Requirement for further information. 
  • DCDSB International Education Program is currently accepting international students for the entry of September 2021. The application deadline for September 2021 entry is May 31st, 2021. 
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DCDSB’s travel and arrival protocols for all international students have been altered. Before travelling to Canada, international students and their accompanying family members must take some time to review the information in International Student - Pre-Departure, Travel and Arrival Guide (Updated September 14, 2020) and return the completed Self-Isolation Plan to InternationalStudent@dcdsb.ca. 
  • If any further information or support is needed, please contact International Education by email at InternationalStudent@dcdsb.ca. 

 

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Location

Our schools are located just east of Toronto in Durham Region, Ontario. Many of our students' parents commute to Toronto for work. Durham Region offers easy access to Toronto and safe and welcoming communities to live in. Lake Ontario borders our communities to the south and Lake Simcoe to the north.

The quality of life is excellent and the recreational opportunities are endless not to mention that the educational and employment opportunities continue to grow.

Our Board

We are accepting international students at our seven secondary schools and 39 Catholic elementary schools. Students can identify their school preference on their application, but placement depends on space and programming. We match students to the best school according to their interests. 

Deadline for applications for admittance into our schools for September 2021 is May 31, 2021. 

 

Elementary schools 

Our elementary schools provide Kindergarten programs for four and five year-olds, as well as programs for students in Grades 1 to 8. Placement in a school is based on the address of the parent or guardian in the Region of Durham. 

 
 Secondary schools
Secondary schools offer programs for Grades 9 to 12. To receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students are required to complete at least 30 credits in secondary school, 18 of which are compulsory courses (one credit for one course).  
 Why choose the Durham Catholic District School Board?

We are a diverse and multi-cultural learning community and our programs are open to all learners. Many subjects are available in our secondary schools, some include:

 

Subjects

Subjects

Accounting

Geography

Biology

History

Business

Law

Chemistry

Marketing

Technological Education

Mathematics

Drama

Music

Economics

Physical and Health Education

English

Physics

English as a Second Language

Visual Arts

Family Studies

 

University and colleges will look for successful studies in the major fields in which the student applies. All English language universities and colleges in Canada require high levels of proficiency in English.

 
English as a Second Language 

Students are given English as a Second Language instruction to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening, while immersed in the daily high school curriculum. These classes are tailored to the specific needs of the students.

 

We offer English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in our 39 elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 8) schools and our seven high schools (Grades 9 to 12 or Grades 7 to 12).

 

We offer an English Immersion environment, supporting many levels of English as a Second Language. We have programs to help support International students adjust to life in Canada.

 
Our program 

Our International Education programs include:

  • Elementary school full year and half year programs;
  • Secondary school full year and short-stay programs;
  • Summer camps for elementary and secondary students;
  • Free IELTSs test preparation for all secondary international students; and
  • Personal Support Worker program for adults.

 

Deadline for applications for admittance into our schools for September 2021 is May 31, 2021. 

 
We are here to help 

Our experienced Guidance staff assist students in selecting courses to pursue further education in colleges and universities and guide them through the applications process.

 
 Contact us

For more information email InternationalStudent@dcdsb.ca

 

 

 

 

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