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International Students

Dear International Students and Families:

On July 30, 2020, the Ontario Government announced the Guide for Reopening Ontario Schools. This is the guidance for the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to prepare for the reopening of school for all students, including our international students. The TDSB is committed to provide a safe healthy school environment for students, teachers and staff, and safeguarding the broader communities in which we all live in, as well as consistently high-quality education for every student.

For the up-coming 2020-2021 school year:

Elementary school children from Kindergarten to Grade 8 will attend schools 5 days per week, with one cohort for the full day, including recess and lunch.
Secondary schools will open using an adapted model, with class cohorts of approximately 15 students, attending on alternate days, or alternate schedules that would represent in-person attendance for at least 50% of instructional days.
Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 will be encouraged but not required to wear masks in common spaces.
Students in Grades 4-12 will be required to wear non-medical or cloth masks while in school.
Medical masks will be provided for teachers and all other school staff.

The Full Remote Learning option is available for both elementary and secondary students.

In the near future, the TDSB will be sending a survey to new and returning students. This survey will ask you to choose your September school decision. Please make sure you check your email and visit our website often.

We encourage all international students who have received an Official Letter of Acceptance for the 2020-2021 to consider the options available and plan your travel to Canada accordingly. For your convenience, the options are found: www.StudyToronto.ca.

For details on arrival and reporting, please follow this link: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/International-Programs/International-Students/Arrival-Summer-School.

Students are also strongly encouraged to visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website site for travel to Canada updates before finalizing travel plans: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html.

Feel free to contact us should have more questions: StudyToronto@tdsb.on.ca.

Important Message for TDSB International Students and Families:

We appreciate that you may have questions about the 2020-2021 school year, in particular the Fall semester. Toronto District School Board staff are working diligently to ensure programs continue to meet our high standards of academic rigour and learner experience. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, TDSB takes guidance from the Ontario Ministry of Education and Toronto Public Health regarding measures that are needed for school opening and programming.

We value our TDSB International students. To assist with your 2020-2021 school year planning below are four options:

Option 1: Secondary students can choose to take TDSB online courses while staying in home country. Students can enroll in 2 credit courses, which are 9 weeks in duration. When travel restrictions are lifted, students can travel to Toronto to join their classmates. Details on the available online courses will be posted on our website at a later time: www.StudyToronto.ca

Students who select Option 1 are required to participate in the Online, Integrated Orientation and Summer School Program from August 4 to 28.

Option 2: When travel restrictions are lifted, students report to TDSB as originally planned. Programming may be offered as faceto-face classes, or a combination of face-to-face and online or fully online. Details will be released by the TDSB at a later time. For details on arrival and summer school, please follow this link: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/International-Programs/International-Students/Arrival-Summer-School
Option 3: Students can defer registration to February 2021 or September 2021 – without any financial penalties. Deferral requests should be sent to our office by August 31, 2020. Download Deferral Form at: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/International-Programs/International-Students/Forms and email to StudyToronto@tdsb.on.ca
Option 4: Students may apply for a full tuition fee refund up to August 31, 2020. There shall be no financial penalties on the tuition paid (application fee will not be refunded). Refund Request Form at: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/International-Programs/International-Students/Forms and email to StudyToronto@tdsb.on.ca

Note: Students who participated in our Online Integrated Orientation and Summer School Program and wish to apply for refund will be considered on a case by case basis, either for study permit rejection (date) or COVID-19 safety concerns. An administration fee of $500 shall be deducted.

We hope the above options will help families make plans. Please do not hesitate to contact us at: studytoronto@tdsb.on.ca

International Students - Kindergarten to Grade 12

The TDSB is proud to be one of the most diverse and multicultural school boards in the world. We welcome students from all countries.

Attending school in Toronto is a rewarding experience with many benefits. Toronto is a beautiful, clean and safe city. International students will learn about other diverse cultures, gain new perspectives and meet new friends while getting a first rate education.

Our teachers and counsellors understand the needs of our international students and know that they often require help adjusting to life in a new country. Our staff speak a variety of languages and they are always willing to offer friendly guidance on academic and personal issues.

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International Student Programs Brochure

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For more information on our Toronto International Student Programs, please contact us at:

Email: studytoronto@tdsb.on.ca
Telephone: 416-395-8120
Fax: 416-395-8476
Mail:
International Education and Admissions Office
Toronto District School Board
5050 Yonge Street 1st floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2N 5N8

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