International Education Programs

Your Gateway to Success!



Applications for September 2023 admission will open on February 1, 2023.

Why choose the YCDSB for your International Education?

  • York Catholic District School Board continues to be one of the top-performing school boards in provincial EQAO and OSSLT testing. Student results are higher than provincial average in all areas.

  • York Catholic District School Board offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the Advanced Placement Program.

  • York Catholic District School Board also offers all courses at the academic and applied levels as well as Regional Arts, HPA and STEM programs.

  • We welcome students from all countries to be a part of our growing board.

CHECK OUT OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK BELOW...

The York Catholic District School Board offers students an excellent education in a safe and caring environment.

About the YCDSB

  • With 85 Elementary and 16 Secondary schools across the Region’s nine municipalities, the YCDSB works to support and inspire our approximately 53,000 students and their families through an innovative curriculum of Catholic Education rooted in Gospel values.

About Programs

  • Our Programs include all courses offered at elementary and secondary schools. Through our programs, students develop into caring, compassionate, and resilient members of society.

About York Region

  • York Region consists of Markham, Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, King, Vaughan, Georgina, East Gwillimbury, and Whitchurch-Stouffville.

International Student Testimonials

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YOLO 3rd Vid.mov
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MalikA(SJA) (1).mov
FMM ELL Testimonial Sumin and Kiki.mov
SharletA(SJA).mov
Jay and Richard.mp4
Copy of ESLE testimonials.mp4
Copy of FMM ELL Testimonial Jeaniel Galilia.mp4
YOLO 2nd Vid.mov
Kharl and Erick and Manuel.mp4
Sophia and Rachel.MOV

PLEASE REVIEW TRAVEL GUIDELINES (links below)

PHONEBOX -- Cellular Service for YCDSB International Students

We are pleased to partner with PhoneBox, a telecommunication company whose products are tailored to the needs of international students. See flyer below for additional information and to begin the registration process...

Arrival guide School districts - York Catholic District School Board.pdf