The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. We serve approximately 235,000 students in 583 schools throughout Toronto, and more than 100,000 lifelong learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.

 

With over 40% of our graduates ranking as Ontario Scholars, more than 80% of our graduates go on to university or college.

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We Value
• Each and every student’s interests, strengths, passions, identities and needs
• A strong public education system
• A partnership of students, staff, family and community
• Shared leadership that builds trust, supports effective practices and enhances high expectations
• The diversity of our students, staff and our community
• The commitment and skills of our staff
• Equity, innovation, accountability and accessibility
• Learning and working spaces that are inclusive, caring, safe, respectful and environmentally sustainable

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Toronto International Student Program

 

The Toronto Public School Board welcomes elementary and secondary students from around the world to attend our schools. Our schools have highly qualified teachers and counselors, as well as a wide range of academic, business, technology and other well-designed special programs of world standard. 

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We also offer ESL programs at various levels for international students. The purpose of this program is to facilitate the rapid and smooth integration of international students into the formal learning curriculum. 

Our goal is to help each student achieve maximum success and to promote the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for them to become stalwarts of a democratic society.

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Ontario's Education System

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All provincial schools are under the supervision of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Students aged six and older are enrolled in grades one to eight, depending on their age, and in secondary schools from grade 9 to grade 12.

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School Year

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Classes are held from September to June

Christmas break around mid-December, two weeks off

Spring break in mid-March, one week off

 

Course Selection

There are a variety of courses available in each of the secondary school subjects. Within each subject area, students can further specialize according to their personal interests.

All English-speaking universities in Canada require a high level of English proficiency. Therefore, when choosing a program of study, students should have a clear plan in mind.

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