Academic Programs

Ranked amongst the highest in student achievement, York Region District School Board is Canada’s fastest growing publicly funded school board and the third largest school board in Ontario.

The York Region District School Board serves diverse urban and rural communities north of the City of Toronto. It is an excellent, highly developed and fully accredited public education system. Full-time programs are available for students in Grade 1 to Grade 12, ranging in age from 6 to 18. Immersed in the Canadian school system students can study at the elementary or secondary school level.

Elementary Education

All of the elementary schools in YRDSB base student learning on the curriculum standards set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Elementary school includes grades Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. The school year begins in September and ends in June.

Elementary schools are comprised of:

• Primary Divisions which include Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3
• Junior Divisions which include Grades 4, 5 and 6 and
• Intermediate Divisions which include Grades 7 and 8

In the Intermediate Division, students begin to plan their secondary school education.
Teachers assist students to consider their strengths, interests and plans after they graduate.
This counseling helps students prepare to select their courses in secondary school.

 

Registration Process:

• Review the application-related documents listed on the side banner.

• Submit the completed application, all applicable fees, immunization form and 2 years transcripts to the Admission Officer, International Education Services.
  

• Once accepted, the acceptance letter and receipt are issued and forwarded to you or your agent.

• Apply to the Canadian Embassy in your home country for a Study Permit. The acceptance letter should be attached to your application and submitted to the Canadian Embassy as proof of acceptance to an educational institution in Canada

• Once approved by Immigration, make arrangements to travel to Canada. It is recommended that the student arrives in Canada at least one week prior to classes commencing.

• Visit your designated school as indicated on your acceptance letter. The school will contact the Newcomer Reception Centre and make an appointment on your behalf for an educational assessment.

• Contact the school for an appointment to register and arrange your timetable.

If you have questions or concerns, contact the Admissions Officer by email at admissions@yrdsb.edu.on.ca or telephone the number indicated below.