International Education
Admissions
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) welcomes students from all over the world.
We accept applications from International Students who wish to study in our elementary and secondary schools.
Learn more and start the admission process below.
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Admission Requirements
Acceptance into DPCDSB's International Student Program and placement in a school will be determined by:
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The student’s educational background and present academic standing, as indicated on their transcripts.
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The availability of space in the International Student programs. Early enrolment is recommended. Applications for the academic year, starting September, will be accepted until June 15. Applications for the second semester will be accepted until October 15.
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Students must apply for and receive a Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada before leaving their home country to attend a school in Canada. Guidelines and an application form can be found on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website or at the Canadian Embassy in your home country.
How to Apply
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) welcomes students from all over the world.
We accept applications from International Students who wish to study in our secondary (Grade 9-12) schools.
Please follow the instructions below to start the application process.
Before you begin, review our Application Requirements.
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Step 2
Ensure you have the following application requirements:
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Fees and proof of payment
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Transcripts
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Vaccination Records
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Proof of Student Health Insurance
Step 3
Submit all required forms and documents by email to:
internationalstudents@dpcdsb.org
OR BY MAIL:
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
ATTN: Lynda Arsenault, Admissions Department
40 Matheson Boulevard West
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5R 1C5
Once your application is accepted, a letter will be issued to you by our Admissions Department. Early enrollment is recommended. Certain programs have limited space. All students must apply for, and receive, a Study Permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada before leaving their home country to attend school in Canada.
Assessment and Registration
Students may attend school immediately upon registration, although placement in class will be made once testing and assessment is completed.
All international students will be sent to the Dufferin-Peel Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centre prior to admission to class for determination of grade level and language assistance.
Course selection and class scheduling will take place at the assigned school.
Homestay Information
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is working with Muskoka Languages International to provide homestay opportunities for our International students. Muskoka Languages International will help students find a safe, caring, and nurturing “home away from home” environment. Muskoka Languages International will work with the school board to ensure that the host families support and care for the student as their own child; the intention is to make the student feel like a member of the family. Please see the link below for more information about Muskoka Languages International or to contact them for assistance with your homestay. Contact: Kristi Ash, National Homestay Manager MLI Homestay 439 University Ave., Suite 2110 Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8 Tel: 416-646-5405 ext. 515 www.mlihomestay.com
Tuition, Administrative Fees and Insurance
Find details about our administrative and tuition fees, refund policies, and available payment methods.
Fees are due at the time of application submission. Please retain a proof of payment to submit with your application.
Administrative Fees
Application Fee
$250 CAD
Refund Fee
$500 CAD (conditional)
Tuition Fees
Full Year (September - June)
$14,000 CAD
Half Year (February - June)
$7,000 CAD
Student Insurance Fees
Full Year (September - June)
$500 CAD
Half Year (February - June)
$300 CAD
Administrative, tuition and student insurance fees are to be made payable to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board by a single wire transfer. Fees are subject to change without notice.
The application fee is non-refundable.
Proof of private health insurance coverage for the duration of the study period. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that during their entire stay, health insurance remains active. DPCDSB's sole provider of student insurance for International students is StudyInsured.
Refund Policy
In the event that a student does not come to Canada or decides to leave Canada for personal reasons, the following refund policy will apply. All refund requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
For refunds, students must provide:
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A written refund request by the parent including the name and address of the person to receive the refund.
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The original DPCDSB Letter of Acceptance and receipt of fee payment.
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The original Letter of Rejection from the Canadian Embassy.
Full Refund Conditions:
If a Study Permit is denied, the tuition and insurance fees will be fully refunded, minus:
$250 CAD Application Fee
$500 CAD Administrative Fee
If a change in immigration status occurs during the program, refunds are considered on an individual basis (Permanent Status only). No refund will be granted for the term in which the student is currently enrolled. If a partial refund is granted, it will be subject to the refund charge in place at the time of the request.
Refund Exclusions
No refunds will be issued for the following reasons:
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If the student is found in violation of school regulations and is asked to withdraw.
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If a student changes their residence to another jurisdiction/school board.