Once the student application has been accepted, there are certain requirements that must be fulfilled before arriving in Canada.
Please visit the IRCC website regularly for updates to the travel policy.
We encourage you to make travel plans only when your child has met any of the required travel conditions. International students, and accompanying family members, entering Canada must follow the travel guidelines established by the Government of Canada. A checklist is available to guide you through the steps.
Secondary Students
Follow the steps required by your home country by IRCC to apply for a study permit.
It is mandatory for each student entering secondary school (grade 9-12) to register and complete the English test available in the Pre-Arrival Learning Program (PAL). The PAL program has multiple features; it assesses English proficiency, provides tutorials to increase use of English and vocabulary, and includes an orientation to the school board and the Homestay program. If the invitation to sign-up for PAL has not been received by the time the Letter of Acceptance is issued, please notify us by email at: international.education@yrdsb.ca.Once the Study Permit approval letter has been issued from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), book a flight to Canada, and complete the Arrival Confirmation Form.
Plan to arrive prior to the start of orientation which begins two weeks before the start of the semester (mid-August for the September semester, or mid-January for the February semester). More information will be forthcoming.
The latest date students may arrive is September 15 if starting school in September OR February 15 if starting school in February. If the student is unable to arrive before this date, notify the Admissions Officer as soon as possible. The school start date is indicated on the Letter of Acceptance.
Follow the steps required by your home country by IRCC to apply for a study permit.
Once the Study Permit approval letter has been issued from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), book a flight to Canada, and complete the Arrival Confirmation Form. It is recommended that the students arrive in Canada one to two weeks prior to the start of the program.
The latest date for students to arrive is September 15 if starting school in September OR February 15 if starting school in February. The school start date is indicated on the Letter of Acceptance. If the student is unable to arrive before the expiry date, notify the Admissions Officer as soon as possible.After the Arrival Confirmation Form is received by the Admissions Team, parents will be contacted and provided further instructions to schedule appointments for documentation verification, the educational assessment, and school registration.
Inquiries can be directed to admissions@yrdsb.ca.
The following items are suggested personal items students should pack to be comfortable in a 4-season environment.
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