The portal will close periodically to process pending applications. Please check the website regularly to see if the application portal is open.
Key Messages for 2020-2021
Halton District School Board has partnered with the Canada Homestay Network to manage homestays for international students. All new students are expected to use Canada Homestay Network for their custodian and homestay services. Please refer to our Homestay resources page for more information.
A credit card is necessary to pay the application fee. Applications cannot be submitted without the application fee.
Students must graduate from the school where are initially placed.
Secondary students must complete an online English assessment and orientation and have their own email address. Students will be contacted through this email to set up a brief “Welcome Interview”.
Students 12 (students born in 2003) need to submit an IELTS result of at least 5.5.
HDSB health insurance is mandatory and will be charged with the school tuition fees.
Please see the admission criteria for detailed information for the International Student Program.
These schools are open to international students
Secondary | Elementary |
*Iroquois Ridge Secondary School *Oakville Trafalgar High School *Abbey Park High School White Oaks Secondary School (IB) Thomas A Blakelock High School *Garth Webb Secondary School Burlington Central High School
*high-demand schools that require high English proficiency | All other elementary schools are open. Please note that families have to live within the catchment area of the school where the student has been accepted. Families are required to have their own residence and cannot use the address of friends or family. |
These schools have limited availability for international students
Secondary: |
Acton High School Georgetown District High School Aldershot High School M.M. Robinson High School Craig Kielburger Secondary School Milton District High School |
The following schools are closed to international students:
Secondary: | Elementary: |
Dr. Frank Hayden Secondary School Nelson High School
| Maplegrove Oodenawi James W Hill River Oaks Palermo Capt. R Wilson Pilgrim Wood Single track French Immersion Schools |