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Registration and Fees

International learners outside of Canada

Visitors to Canada who want to register for programs that are six months or less must:

  1. Obtain a visitor’s visa from your home country

As an international student, you must present your passport and proof of medical insurance when registering for any programs at the TDSB.

International students who want to register for programs that are six months or longer need to:

  1. Have a valid passport and any notarized supporting documents to be submitted along with their signed and dated application form for assessment by the TDSB
  2. Contact us directly at international@tdsb.on.ca to express interest in joining one of our TDSB programs.
  3. Complete the application form you receive from us by email.
  4. Meet the requirements of the program you wish to join in order for a conditional letter of acceptance to be issued by the TDSB to you or your agency.
  5. Make the tuition payment, payable to Toronto District School Board by: online portal, bank draft, money order, or wire transfer, after receiving the Conditional Letter of Acceptance.
  6. Once full payment is received, an Official Letter of Acceptance will be sent to you in your home country within 2-3 weeks.
  7. You can use the Official Letter of Acceptance to apply for a Study Permit at the Canadian consulate or embassy in your home country. (receiving the study permit may take between 2 weeks to 5 months depending on your location – so please apply as early as possible)

If your visa application is denied, all your tuition fees are returned less your ($350) registration fees.

Cancellation and Refund Policy and Procedure

A full tuition fee refund, less the administration fee ($350), will be granted if Citizenship and Immigration Canada does not issue the Study Permit or if the student decides to withdraw registration at least four weeks before the start date of the semester. There will also be an additional $500 cancellation fee deducted from the tuition refund of, $16,000 or more, and a $250 cancellation fee deducted from the tuition fees under $16,000. To obtain a refund, you must provide:

  1. The original Letter of Rejection from Citizenship and Immigration Canada / In the case that a student decides to withdraw from the program with a minimum of four-week notice, the letter of rejection is not necessary
  2. The original TDSB Official Letter of Acceptance
  3. The original receipt of tuition payment
  4. A written refund request by the student including the name and address of the cheque recipient

There will be no refund of the tuition fee in the following circumstances:

  • If the student chooses to withdraw for reasons other than the Study Permit has been denied by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the semester starts in a period of four weeks or less
  • If the student does not request withdrawal from the program at least four weeks before the beginning of the semester
  • If the student is found in violation of school regulations and asked to withdraw from the school
  • If false medical information was given and conditions were not disclosed

In the event that your immigration status changes during the school year, you must contact the International Recruitment Office at the Continuing Education Department immediately.

 

Fee Schedule for 2023-2024 School Year:

Application Fee

CDN $350.00
The application fee of CDN$350.00 is non-refundable.

Tuition Fee

Full Year: CDN $16,000.00
One Semester: CDN $8,000.00

  • Emergency Medical Insurance is included in the tuition fee. The purchase of TDSB’s emergency medical insurance program is mandatory for all international students. Families should review the coverage to ensure it meets their needs and if not, purchase additional insurance as required.

Fee Schedule for 2024-2025 School Year:

Application Fee

CDN $400.00
The application fee of CDN $400.00 is non-refundable.

Tuition Fee

Full Year: CDN $17,000.00
One Semester: CDN $8,500.00

Emergency Medical Insurance

CDN $500.00 for one year
Emergency Medical Insurance is NOT included in the tuition fee. The purchase of TDSB’s emergency medical insurance program is mandatory for all international students. Families should review the coverage to ensure it meets their needs and if not, purchase additional insurance as required.