Toronto District School Board (TDSB) – Secondary School Study in Toronto
The TDSB is a public school district in Toronto, Ontario, that accepts international students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This is a district-wide program, not a guarantee of placement in a specific school.
Programs and Requirements
Secondary school students (Grades 9–12) follow the Ontario curriculum. School placement depends on academic performance and space availability. Under current admissions guidelines, international students are not permitted to register for specialized programs such as IB, French Immersion, or regional arts/sports programs.
International Tuition Fee Schedule 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 (CAD)
| Fee Category | 1 Year | 1 Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 17,000 | 8,500 |
| Mandatory Emergency Medical Insurance | 500 | 250 |
| Application Fee (Non-refundable) | 400 | 400 |
| Total for New Applications | 17,900 | 9,150 |
Costs for homestay, guardianship, living expenses, transportation, airfare, and consulting services (if applicable) are not included in the above total and must be quoted separately. Tuition fees are paid to the school district, not to KeyApply as a service fee.
Intake Periods and Documentation
February 2027 Intake: application deadline is November 30, 2026. September 2027 Intake: expected application period is December 1 – May 16, subject to current announcements. Documentation includes a passport/birth certificate, standardized letters of recommendation, official translated/notarized transcripts for the two most recent years, and guardianship documents where applicable.
Application Process
Starting October 1, 2026, new and renewal applications must be submitted via True North; payments are made via Flywire within the True North account. Upon receiving conditional acceptance, students pay tuition fees and finalize guardianship documents to receive the official Letter of Acceptance, then proceed with study permit/visa procedures if required.
Official Sources
TDSB Fee Schedule · TDSB Admissions Guide
KeyApply provides application guidance and coordinates the admissions process; admissions decisions are made by the school district.