Admissions for Non-Resident Students

The International Students and Admissions Office (ISAO) adheres to the TDSB Admission Eligibility Requirements (PR518) and the Ontario Ministry of Education Memorandum (Ontario 2024: SB16) in processing admission requests for non-resident students that may qualify for fee-exempt status.

Staff at the TDSB are not immigration officials, and it is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their immigration documents are accurate and up to date with the International Students and Admissions Office.

For families moving to Canada, eligibility for school enrollment and fee-exempt status is determined by their status in Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines, and the relevant supporting regulations. The Education Act determines whether a student is entitled to receive fee-exempt education in Ontario.

Placement of non-resident students is strictly based on the residential address of the parent/legal guardian within the City of Toronto. Admission letters are issued only to eligible students under the age of 18 who are physically present and residing in Ontario, Canada. Tuition fee may apply if the student does not meet the documentation requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education.

Please note the ISAO does not issue admission letters for the purpose of study permit or entry visa applications.

International students residing outside of Canada can apply through ISAO if they intend to attend TDSB International student programs. Tuition fee shall apply. For more information on the application process, please click HERE.

For further inquiries, contact us via email at admissions@tdsb.on.ca or by phone at 416-395-8120.

Admission/Registration Guidelines for Non-Resident Students
Parent on Work Permit or Work Permit Approval Letter from Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)	Copy of parent’s passport Copy of parent’s valid work permit or work permit approval letter from IRCC Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (notarized with English translation) Proof of arrival date in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Work permit holder must be physically residing in Ontario. Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration. Student will register at school directly. Fee-exempt status aligned with validity of parent’s work permit.
Parent Awaiting Decision from IRCC for Work Permit (Regular Open Work Permit or Post Graduation Work Permit) Application or Extension	Copy of parent’s passport Copy of confirmation of parent’s work permit application from IRCC Employment Letter* Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Report* Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (notarized with English translation) Proof of date of arrival in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Ontario. Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration. The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school. Admission letter is required for each semester.
Parent on Study Permit	Copy or parent’s passport Copy of parent’s valid study permit Copy of parent’s official Letter of Acceptance from eligible college/university in Ontario Copy of parent’s Enrollment Confirmation Letter from eligible college/university in Ontario Confirmation of in-class instruction hours of parent’s program with a minimum of 600 hours from an Ontario college/university Copy of parent’s tuition Fee receipt* Copy of parent’s timetable/transcripts*** Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (notarized with English translation) Proof of arrival date in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Ontario. Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration. Student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school. Admission letter is required for each semester.
Refugee Claimant or Asylum Seeker	Student’s Refugee Claimant Protection Document, Acknowledgement of Claim and Notice to Return for Interview from IRCC, or order from the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (Notarized with English translation) Proof of Parent’s status in Canada Guardianship document (if parents are not residing in Ontario) Proof of arrival date in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Ontario. The student must be under 21 years of age. The student will register at school directly. Student must provide school with update on immigration status every semester.
Parent on Canadian Forces Permit	Copy of parent’s passport Copy of parent’s Canadian armed Forces permit Confirmation letter from Canadian Armed Forces College Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (notarized with English translation) Proof of arrival date in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Toronto. The student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration. The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school. Validity of the Admission letter is aligned with the parent’s permit from Canadian Armed Forces.
Dependent of Foreign Religious Clergy	A valid visitor record/permit from IRCC Copy of parent’s passport Copy of student’s passport or birth certificate Letter from the religious organization indicating the duties fulfilled by the parent Proof of date of arrival in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Toronto. Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration. The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school. Validity of the Admission letter is aligned with the parent’s permit from IRCC.
Dependent of Foreign Diplomat	Parent’s valid official visa or diplomat card issued by Canadian government Copy of parent’s passport Copy of Student’s passport and birth certificate with English translation Letter from the foreign consulate general indicating starting and ending date of official assignment/duties Proof of date of arrival in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Toronto. Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration. The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school. Validity of the Admission letter is aligned with the parent’s permit from IRCC.
Dependent of Visting Foreign Academics at Canadian Universities	Parent’s valid visa from IRCC Parent’s passport and visitor record from IRCC Letter form Canadian university confirming the assignment of the parent Copy of Student’s passport and birth certificate with English translation Proof of date of arrival in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Toronto. The student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration. The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school. Validity of the Admission letter is aligned with conditions on the parent’s visitor record.
Awaiting Decision from IRCC for Permanent Resident Application	Copy of parent’s passport Copy of student’s passport/birth certificate (with English translation) Approval in Principle (AIP) letter from IRCC regarding PR application for parent and/or student Guardianship document (if applicable) Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Toronto. Student must be under 21 years of age. The student will register at school directly. Student must provide school with update on immigration status every semester.
Born abroad to Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident	Copy of parent’s Canadian passport, citizenship or PR card Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate with English translation Guardianship document (if applicable) Proof of arrival date in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Toronto. Student will register at school directly.
Expired Immigration Documents	Copy of parent and student’s passport Copy of student’s visa to Canada Proof of arrival date in Canada (page of passport stamped by CBSA at port of entry) Guardianship document (if applicable) Affidavit from a lawyer or notary public confirming the status of the student and family Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Parent must be physically residing in Toronto. The student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration. The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school. Tuition fee MAY apply if the Ministry requirements are not met.
Valid Temporary Resident Visa or eTA	Copy of student’s passport Copy of student’s visa to Canada Application Form for International Students Guardianship document Proof of arrival date in Canada Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)	Student must submit application through ISAO. Tuition fee for international students shall apply. Same placement process for regular fee-paying international students will be followed.
Notes: * Applicable for parents applying for employer-specific work permit only. Recognized Ontario universities/colleges List: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-universities and https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-colleges * Required for admission letter renewal

Admission/Registration Guidelines for Non-Resident Students

Status

Required Documentation

Remarks

Parent on Work Permit or Work Permit Approval Letter from Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Copy of parent’s passport

Copy of parent’s valid work permit or work permit approval letter from IRCC

Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (notarized with English translation)

Proof of arrival date in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Work permit holder must be physically residing in Ontario.

Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration.

Student will register at school directly.

Fee-exempt status aligned with validity of parent’s work permit.

Parent Awaiting Decision from IRCC for Work Permit (Regular Open Work Permit or Post Graduation Work Permit) Application or Extension

Copy of parent’s passport

Copy of confirmation of parent’s work permit application from IRCC

Employment Letter*

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) Report*

Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (notarized with English translation)

Proof of date of arrival in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Ontario.

Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration.

The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school.

Admission letter is required for each semester.

Parent on Study Permit

Copy or parent’s passport

Copy of parent’s valid study permit

Copy of parent’s official Letter of Acceptance from eligible college/university in Ontario**

Copy of parent’s Enrollment Confirmation Letter from eligible college/university in Ontario

Confirmation of in-class instruction hours of parent’s program with a minimum of 600 hours from an Ontario college/university

Copy of parent’s tuition Fee receipt***

Copy of parent’s timetable/transcripts***

Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (notarized with English translation)

Proof of arrival date in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Ontario.

Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration.

Student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school.

Admission letter is required for each semester.

Refugee Claimant or Asylum Seeker

Student’s Refugee Claimant Protection Document, Acknowledgement of Claim and Notice to Return for Interview from IRCC, or order from the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)

Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (Notarized with English translation)

Proof of Parent’s status in Canada

Guardianship document (if parents are not residing in Ontario)

Proof of arrival date in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Ontario.

The student must be under 21 years of age.

The student will register at school directly.

Student must provide school with update on immigration status every semester.

Parent on Canadian Forces Permit

Copy of parent’s passport

Copy of parent’s Canadian armed Forces permit

Confirmation letter from Canadian Armed Forces College

Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate (notarized with English translation)

Proof of arrival date in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Toronto.

The student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration.

The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school.

Validity of the Admission letter is aligned with the parent’s permit from Canadian Armed Forces.

Dependent of Foreign Religious Clergy

A valid visitor record/permit from IRCC

Copy of parent’s passport

Copy of student’s passport or birth certificate

Letter from the religious organization indicating the duties fulfilled by the parent

Proof of date of arrival in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Toronto.

Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration.

The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school.

Validity of the Admission letter is aligned with the parent’s permit from IRCC.

Dependent of Foreign Diplomat

Parent’s valid official visa or diplomat card issued by Canadian government

Copy of parent’s passport

Copy of Student’s passport and birth certificate with English translation

Letter from the foreign consulate general indicating starting and ending date of official assignment/duties

Proof of date of arrival in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Toronto.

Student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration.

The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school.

Validity of the Admission letter is aligned with the parent’s permit from IRCC.

Dependent of Visting Foreign Academics at Canadian Universities

Parent’s valid visa from IRCC

Parent’s passport and visitor record from IRCC

Letter form Canadian university confirming the assignment of the parent

Copy of Student’s passport and birth certificate with English translation

Proof of date of arrival in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Toronto.

The student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration.

The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school.

Validity of the Admission letter is aligned with conditions on the parent’s visitor record.

Awaiting Decision from IRCC for Permanent Resident Application

Copy of parent’s passport

Copy of student’s passport/birth certificate (with English translation)

Approval in Principle (AIP) letter from IRCC regarding PR application for parent and/or student

Guardianship document (if applicable)

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Toronto.

Student must be under 21 years of age.

The student will register at school directly.

Student must provide school with update on immigration status every semester.

Born abroad to Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Copy of parent’s Canadian passport, citizenship or PR card

Copy of student’s passport and birth certificate with English translation

Guardianship document (if applicable)

Proof of arrival date in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Toronto.

Student will register at school directly.

Expired Immigration Documents

Copy of parent and student’s passport

Copy of student’s visa to Canada

Proof of arrival date in Canada (page of passport stamped by CBSA at port of entry)

Guardianship document (if applicable)

Affidavit from a lawyer or notary public confirming the status of the student and family

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Parent must be physically residing in Toronto.

The student must be under 18 years of age at time of registration.

The student must obtain an admission letter from ISAO before registration at school.

Tuition fee MAY apply if the Ministry requirements are not met.

Valid Temporary Resident Visa or eTA

Copy of student’s passport

Copy of student’s visa to Canada

Application Form for International Students

Guardianship document

Proof of arrival date in Canada

Two pieces of proof of residential address in the City of Toronto (1 from each category as per PR518)

Student must submit application through ISAO.

Tuition fee for international students shall apply.

Same placement process for regular fee-paying international students will be followed.

Notes:

* Applicable for parents applying for employer-specific work permit only.

** Recognized Ontario universities/colleges List: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-universities and https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-colleges

*** Required for admission letter renewal