New Students

I am a NEW STUDENT, if:

• I am NEW to Secondary School/High School in Ontario (I have not earned ANY high school credits) 

• I am NEW to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and do not have a TDSB student number 

• I have been out of school for 5 years or more and require new assessments.

New Students will be required to write an English assessment (Math and Science optional)

In-person Registration is by appointment only.  See home page for current appointment dates.

• • • Please bring:  Proof of citizenship status and proof of address 

    • Students will have their documents checked, complete their assessments and then choose their courses; the entire process can take up to 3 hours.

Assessments will be given for placement in English/ESL (and possibly Math and Science).

• • • All students will require assessment unless they bring Proof (credit counselling summary, Ontario Student Status sheet or transcript) of their previously earned credits.

NOTE: In order to study at BALC you must be 21 years or older, you will need to either have the required prerequisite courses earned at a Ministry of Education approved Ontario Secondary School or take assessments in English and Math (Science is optional) at the time of registration.

You must have the following ready to show the counsellor:

Proof of legal status in Canada

• Acceptable forms of identification for Legal Status include:

• Canadian Passport or Certificate of Citizenship

• Permanent Resident (PR) Card or Record of Landing

• Refugee Protection Claimant Document (with study permit) 

• You may apply for a study permit after you register once we provide you with a letter stating your intention of coming to BALC

Education Documents:

• Ontario transcript or credit counselling summary or Ontario Student Status sheet (if you have one)