Horizon's Open House will be held Wednesday, December 3rd, from 6-8pm. This will be at Central Toronto Academy in the main floor auditorium. 

The online application process will open Monday, January 5, 2026.

Elementary Alternative Schools Online Application Process

Information about the application process can be found on the Elementary Alternative Schools Application and Admissions webpage.

Parents/guardians/caregivers who require assistance with the application or access to technology can contact their current school or email EAS.Application@tdsb.on.ca.

Elementary Alternative School Application and  Admissions Process - Key Dates

Monday, January 5, 2026 - Online applications are open.

Friday, January 30, 2026 - Online applications are closed at 4:00 pm.

Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 - Placement Offers 1, will be sent at the end of the school day.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - Offers must be accepted or declined by 4:00 pm. If you do not accept or decline the offer of placement on or before the February 24 deadline, the offer will be automatically declined. The student will attend their designated school by home address.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Placement Offers 2, will be made where seats are available and will be sent at the end of the school day.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - Offers must be accepted or declined by 4:00 pm. If you do not accept or decline the offer of placement on or before the March 3 deadline, the offer will be automatically declined. The student will attend their designated school by home address.

Mid-June 2026 - final offers will be made where seats are available.

Waitlists expire after the final offers are made in mid-June 2026.

Go to https://www.tdsb.on.ca/alternativeschools/ for more information.

Application Process 2026-2027

Thank you for considering Horizon Alternative School. We ask that you sit down with your child and check out our website to get a glimpse of what we offer. It’s very important that you consider if our school is a good fit for your child as a learner and a part of  a community. Of course if you have any other questions, you are always more than welcome to email us at horizon_alt@hotmail.com

Interested in applying? We would love to hear from you!

While the central process allows for applications to be processed, we would love to receive an email to horizon_alt@hotmail.com about why you (the student) wishes to attend Horizon. This is optional; however, it provides us with insight into why students are looking at the Horizon program.

Application and Admissions Process

How to Apply for an Elementary Alternative School

The TDSB has many Elementary Alternative Schools. Each school has its own way of teaching. Families should learn about each school before applying.

Learn About the Schools

Before applying, take time to learn about each Elementary Alternative Schools. Find out about their special teaching methods and what makes them different from regular schools. This will help you choose the best school for your child.

Information Sessions & Open Houses

• Schools will have information sessions or open houses from November to January.

• Visit the Elementary School Open Houses and Information Nights page to find dates and times for these sessions.

• If the school does not have an open house or information session, contact the school directly to ask for more information.

Important Notes

1. Primary Home Address

   • The address you use for your application must be the address where you live right now.

   • If you own property in Toronto but don’t live there, you cannot use that address for the application.

   • If your address is not updated in your current TDSB school records, make sure to contact the school, update your address and show them proof of where you live.

2. Class Size and Special Education Support

   • The class sizes and special education support in Elementary Alternative Schools are the same as regular TDSB schools. If your child has special needs, contact the school directly to discuss what support can be provided.

3. Disability Support

   • If your child has a physical disability, contact the school directly to make sure they can meet your child’s accessibility needs.

4. Transportation

   • The TDSB does not provide transportation for students admitted through the Elementary Alternative Schools Central Application Process.