Integrated Summer School & Orientation Program

TDSB Students

We are pleased to offer this uniquely designed FREE four-week program to all new and returning secondary international students joining the TDSB for the September intake. Current Grade 8 international students at the TDSB who will be transitioning to Grade 9 in the fall are also welcome to participate.

While participation is not mandatory, we strongly encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. The program enables students to become familiar with the TDSB system, connect with their school communities, build new friendships with students from different countries, and prepare for the start of the school year. At the same time, students will strengthen their English language skills and earn a valuable Ontario secondary school credit.

Registration

Eligible students will receive a program invitation email. To register, students must click the link provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form.

Please note that each invitation link is individualized and assigned to a specific student. Do not share this link with others, as it will not work for anyone else.

Non-TDSB Students

International students studying in the Greater Toronto Area—including those attending non-TDSB schools—are warmly invited to join the Program. This program provides the opportunity to earn a full Ontario secondary school reach-ahead credit while enjoying high-quality academic instruction, engaging summer activities, and excursions throughout Toronto.

Program fee : $2,000.00
Application Fee : $0.00
Emergency Medical Insurance : $50.00
Application Deadline : June 30, 2026

Registration

Parents, legal guardians, or legal custodians may register by clicking here and completing the registration form .

Once the form is submitted, a Conditional Letter of Acceptance will be issued. Families may then proceed with the tuition payment. After the payment has been successfully processed, an Official Letter of Acceptance will be issued.

Please note that the TDSB does not provide support for visa applications, custodianship arrangements, or accommodation. If families require information regarding accommodation or custodianship, please visit our Homestay page.

Spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For registration inquiries, please contact studytoronto@tdsb.on.ca

Program Venue	Earl Haig Secondary School (100 Princess Ave, North York, ON M2N 3R7)
Program Dates	July 27 to August 21, 2026
Reporting Dates	July 20-24, 2026, at 5050 Yonge Street, 1^st Floor (International Students and Admissions Office)

Participating students will need to look after their own accommodation and transportation.

The Program is normally offered in the month of August each year, and students can choose one course from the following list of learning opportunities:

Integrated-Program Flyer

Code	Course Name	Grade	English Level
ESL A	English as a Second Language	9 – 12	ESL A
ESL B	English as a Second Language	9 – 12	ESL B
ESL C	English as a Second Language	9 – 12	ESL C
ESL D	English as a Second Language	9 – 12	ESL D
ESL E	English as a Second Language	9 – 12	ESL E
HIF2O	Exploring Family Studies	10	ESL A, ESL B
GWL3O	Designing Your Future	11	ESL D, ESL E
ADA1O	Drama	9 – 12	ESL B, ESL C

ESL (ESLAO/BO/CO/DO/EO

This course extends students’ English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday and essential academic purposes, and provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary school disciplines.

Exploring Family Studies: Grade 9 or 10 (HIF1O/2O)

This course explores how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society.

Designing Your Future: Grade 11 (GWL3O)

This course prepares students to make successful transitions to postsecondary destinations as they investigate specific postsecondary options based on their skills, interests, and personal characteristics.

Drama: Grade 9 (ADA1O)

This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them.