Detailed introduction of Catholic public education bureau in Toronto, Canada

1, Toronto Catholic Public Education Bureau (TCDSB) is a member of Ontario International Education Alliance, and belongs to Ontario International Education Alliance together with Toronto Education Bureau, Ottawa Carlton Education Bureau, York Catholic Diocese Education Bureau and Waterloo Education Bureau. TCDSB is located in the center of Toronto, Canada's most dynamic city. It has 2,065,438+0 schools with more than 90,000 students, all equipped with modern facilities. Students 20 10-20 1 1 (number) primary school, junior high school -62, 143 high school? 309 1 1 person * * *? 93054 employee: teacher? 5997 Tutors and Academics? 2806 principals and vice principals? 356 administrative staff? 202-person school: primary school, junior high school? 168 high school? 33 research institutes

There are 30 public high schools that enroll international students. There are currently 70 international students. Most schools use English as a second language and offer complete ELS courses, AP and IB courses.

3. Every high school under 3.TCDSB has its own characteristics, and 60-70% of its graduates are admitted to top universities in Canada or North America. Cardinal Carter Art College, affiliated to TCDSB Education Bureau, is one of the best art high schools in Canada. Most students majoring in dance, drama, music and visual arts can enter the world's top art colleges for further study. Loretto College School for women (loretto College Middle School) and ST.michael schoir School for men belong to the high school affiliated to St. Michael's College of the University of Toronto, and are also part of Toronto Union University. Most of its graduates go directly to the University of Toronto. It also includes excellent schools such as Michael Ball/St Joseph High School. See the school list for details.

4. Colorful extracurricular activities, participating in colorful community activities, social, cultural and sports activities;

5. About host families and guardians. Education Bureau helps host families arrange: If necessary, the guardian can be the principal or teacher of the school to which the student applies.

Second, the curriculum.

Providing high school education for international students; Students from grade 7 to 12 can be admitted. After completing grade 12, you can get a high school diploma from Ontario, Canada, and provide ESL courses (free of charge) for students who have just arrived in Canada. /kloc-students over 0/8 years old need to enroll in 12 grade or adult school courses.

Grade 9 to 12 in middle school. Its courses adopt the credit system. Students must complete 30 credits, 18 compulsory credits, 12 elective credits, semester system and academic year system in order to get the secondary school diploma.

Academic year system: from September to June of the following year, 8 courses are held simultaneously.

Semester system: upper and lower semesters.

Last semester: from September to June of the following year, I took 4 courses.

Next semester: from February to June, take 4 courses.

The graduation requirements are as follows:

1, complete 30 credits: 18 compulsory credits (basically completed in grade 9, 10) and 12 elective credits;

2. Ontario literacy test for secondary schools.

3. Community Volunteer Service: Complete 40 hours of community volunteer activities.

Language scores from grade 4.9 to grade 12 can be exempted from the test to attend high schools under the Education Bureau.

select a course

Every subject in middle school has different courses to choose from. In each subject, students can further their professional study according to their personal interests. All English universities in Canada require students to have a high level of English. Therefore, when choosing courses, the school has many subjects to choose from, including English biology, history, geography, physics, chemistry, mathematics, economics, electronic accounting, commercial law, music, drama, home economics, international language (Chinese), marketing, computer science and technology, classical literature, visual arts, physical education and health education, and English as a second language (ESL).

Course classification

The courses in grade 9 and 10 are mainly divided into four categories: academic, applied, general and open. All courses are set according to the teaching content of grade eight, with strict standards. All the courses prepare students for their future study in senior grades.

The courses in grades 1 1 and 12 are divided into five categories according to students' future aspirations: employment preparation (e), university preparation (c), university/college preparation (m), university preparation (u) and general subjects (o).

Language course: ESL (English as a second language? English as a second language? Courses) Most schools have ESL programs, which are divided into five grades, from A to E. ESL is conducted at the same time with other courses in high school, and corresponding courses are arranged according to students' English level. These courses are free of charge.

Third, the required materials and technology

Step 1: Submit the application materials for review.

1. TCDSB application form filled in, signed and dated by parents and students.

Application form filled out and signed by parents and students.

2. Pay a non-refundable application fee of 100 Canadian dollars to TCDSB.

Application fee $ 100 (paid to TCDSB by cheque, bank draft or postal draft)

3. Certified original and translated transcripts or school reports for this year (if applicable) and the last two years.

The school transcripts and supporting documents (original and translated) of the students with proof effect in the current year or nearly two years.

4. A copy of the student? Passport

Copy of student passport

5. Student's translation? Immune record

Copy of translated student immunization certificate

6. Two regulatory declaration forms

Two guardian declaration forms (/kloc-students over 0/8 years old don't need to find a guardian and don't need to provide it)

(1) notarized parent form notarized parent form

(2) Notarized guardian form Notarized guardian form

7. Copy of health insurance

Copy of health insurance (can be processed after China or Canada)

Step 2: Qualification examination, issue pre-admission notice and tuition invoice, and pay tuition.

1.TCDSB will complete the qualification examination within about two weeks after receiving the application package and application fee of the students.

2. Send electronic pre-admission notice and tuition invoice.

3. Pay tuition (full school year 12000 Canadian dollars, half school year 6000 Canadian dollars. Tuition fees shall be subject to the official documents of the Education Bureau if there are any changes. Tuition fees shall be paid to TCDSB by cheque, bank draft or postal draft.

4.TCDSB sends a formal admission notice.

Step 3: Apply for a study visa.

1. The first time I applied for a visa to study abroad was at the Canadian embassy or a foreign visa agency.

2.TCDSB's admission notice and other related materials are handed over to the guardian or agent to apply for a study visa from the Canadian embassy or visa agency.

3. When applying for a visa, you need to submit other required materials to the Canadian embassy or visa agency.

4. You can send an email or fax to TCDSB to inform TCDSB of your current visa application (at which stage).

Step 4: Arrive in Canada

1. You need to arrive in Toronto 2-3 weeks before the start of the new semester at the latest. The entrance examination and pre-school training for all freshmen in grades 9 to 12 are arranged in the last two weeks of August or the last week of 1.

2. You need to report to the Continuing Education Department and the Admissions and Employment Department of TCDSB with the following materials in August or June at 5438+ 10:

A. Study visa (legal and valid original)

B. Passport

C. Proof of immunization records

D. Recent academic transcripts or proof of achievement (translated version)

E. fill in a complete resume of freshmen.

According to the above documents, the following items will be distributed to freshmen after the exam:

A. School registration package

B. Pre-school training package

C. Health insurance document package

D. Math and English exam schedule

4.TCDSB will arrange to register in the designated school.

Fourth, the refund policy

If the Canadian Immigration Bureau does not issue your study permit, all your tuition and insurance fees (except the application fee) will be refunded to you. If students can't arrive at school two weeks before the start of the upcoming new semester because they can't get valid certificates, the tuition will also be refunded to you. The conditions for getting a refund are: 1. The original visa is refused within 30 days from the date of refusal by the Canadian Immigration Bureau. 2. The original letter of acceptance from 2.CDSB University. Original tuition payment receipt If you do not apply for a study permit (student visa) before the start of school, you will automatically give up your study abroad plan, and we will refund you 2/3 of the study fee. The condition for getting a refund is: the original admission notice of 1. TCDSB 2。 Original tuition payment receipt If you have successfully obtained a study permit (student visa) by using the admission notice of TCDSB, no matter what reason you have to give up your study, your tuition will not be refunded. If you have already started the course, no matter what reason you want to give up your study, your fee will not be refunded. Students who are expelled from school for violating school rules will not be refunded. If a student becomes a permanent resident of Canada after paying the fee, his status will not be included in the tuition refund.