International, Requirements
What you’ll need.
The grades, English level, documents, and deadlines for international applicants. If anything is missing, we'll help you track it down.
- Last two years
- B average
- For September entry
- June 15
- For February entry
- Dec 15
- Application fee, billed later
- C$350
Academic
Academic requirement.
A B average or better
About 70% or your country's equivalent, over the last two years, with no failing grades
A letter of recommendation
From a teacher or principal, on our form in the application package
English Proficiency
English ability by grade.
If your child’s English is below the level for their grade, we usually suggest studying English before arriving, or an ESL term over the summer.
- Grade 9
- High Beginner
- Grade 10
- Intermediate
- Grade 11
- High Intermediate
- Grade 12
- Advanced
The Paperwork
Documents we’ll need.
Forms are included in the application package. Translations of documents not in English must be official and certified.
Passport
A clear copy of the photo page, or a birth certificate if a passport isn't issued yet
School transcripts
Certified, translated report cards from the last two years, plus any current term
Letter of recommendation
From a teacher or principal. Our form is on page five of the application package
Signed Student and Parent Agreement
Signed by the student and parents before the Letter of Acceptance is issued
Proof of homestay
Once a host family is confirmed. We help arrange one if you need it
Custodianship Declaration (IMM 5646)
For students under 18, notarized by the custodian in Canada and by a parent at home
Immunization records
Originals and translations, as the Ontario Ministry of Health requires
Medical insurance
A copy of the policy (StudyInsured or equivalent), before arrival
Study permit
A copy, on or shortly after arrival in Canada
Students Under 18
Custodian and family.
A Canadian custodian
We require a custodian for every student under 18: a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, living nearby, whom parents name in writing to be responsible for their child.Living with a family
Students under 18 live with a family, not independently. We can help you find a host family through Canada Homestay Network or Homadorma.
Deadlines
Recommended deadlines.
- September entry
- June 15
- February entry
- December 15
- Summer School
- April 15
We accept applications year-round. These dates leave time for the study permit. We still review later applications, but can’t promise the permit arrives in time for that term.
Ready to apply?
Start with the short Apply Now form, and we’ll reply personally with the application package and the next steps for your family.