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International Registration » International Students

International Students

Are you looking to travel to Canada for the purpose of studying at an elementary or secondary school?  If you will be traveling alone, staying with a Custodian, or arriving with a parent who has a Visitor visa, follow the application process below.  

Applications must be received by December 31 for a first semester start (September).
Applications must be received by April 30 for a second semester start (February).
International Students who are accepted will start their studies at the beginning of a semester only. 
Application Procedure
1.  CLICK HERE to complete and submit the online Student Application Form (one per student).
 
2. You will receive an email from ADSB with instructions to:
(a) Pay the Application fee.  CLICK HERE for the Fee Schedule & Refund Policy 
(b) Submit the following documents:
  • Translated school transcripts for the most recent two years
  • Signed and dated letter of recommendation from a school official (in English)
  • Notarized custodian declaration form (if the student will not be living with a parent)
 
3. Once your application package has been received, it will be reviewed for acceptance. 
The Algoma District School Board will notify you via email within one month of the application deadline and will issue an invoice for tuition fees. 
 
4. Pay Tuition fees in full.  CLICK HERE for the Fee Schedule & Refund Policy 
Algoma District School Board will issue an official Letter of Acceptance and receipt for fees paid.
 
It is the responsibility of the student/family to apply for a study permit, arrange travel and accommodations, obtain health insurance, and ensure they have all documents required by Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
 
5. After arrival in Canada, notify the Algoma District School Board by emailing: [email protected].
An in-person appointment will be scheduled to complete the registration process, which will include an assessment of English and Mathematics. The student’s custodian is required to attend this meeting.
Please be prepared to present the following documents at the appointment:
1.    Study permit (original and valid)
2.    Passport
3.    Birth certificate
4.    Proof of Ontario residency (a document that has your address/your custodian’s address on it such as a current lease agreement, or utility bill)
5.    Proof of Health Insurance
 
SECONDARY
Gr. 9 to 12 
 Full Academic Year Half Academic Year Schedule 
Application Fee*
(non-refundable)

$250 CAD

$250 CAD

Due in full when application is submitted.

Application will not be reviewed until application fee is received.
Tuition* $15,674 CAD

$7,837 CAD

Due in full when application is approved. 

Acceptance letter will not be written until tuition fee is received.   
ELEMENTARY
JK TO Gr. 8		 Full Academic Year Half Academic Year Schedule 
Application Fee*
(non-refundable)		 $250 CAD $250 CAD

Due in full when application is submitted.

Application will not be reviewed until application fee is received.
Tuition* $13,956 CAD $6,978 CAD

Due in full when application is approved. 

Acceptance letter will not be written until tuition fee is received.   
RETURNING STUDENTS Full Academic Year Half Academic Year Schedule 
Tuition* To be determined in June of each year To be determined in June of each year

Students must confirm they will be returning by June 30th each year. Tuition fees are due by August 1st of each year.

Student will be unable to start school until tuition fee is paid in full.   
*Fees are subject to change      
 
PAYMENT OF FEES:
You will receive an invoice with amounts and instructions once your application is received.  
   
 APPLICATION FEE

Application fee is non-refundable.
 REFUND ADMINISTRATION FEE

All refunds are subject to a $100 administration fee.

FULL REFUND

A FULL refund (less the application fee, banking fees and administration fee) will be given if the Government of Canada does not approve the Study Permit.

HOW TO OBTAIN A FULL REFUND

To obtain a full refund, a request must be made in writing within sixty (60) calendar days of the issue date of the original refusal letter from the Government of Canada and must include the Letter of Refusal and the Original Acceptance Letter from the Algoma District School Board.

TWO-THIRDS REFUND

Two-thirds of the tuition fee will be refunded if the student withdraws prior to the commencement of the program.

ONE-HALF REFUND

One-half of the tuition fee will be refunded if the student withdraws after the commencement of the program but before thirty (30) calendar days has elapsed.

NO REFUND

NO refund will be granted for tuition fees if:

  •         The student withdraws thirty (30) days after the commencement of the program.
  •         The student is dismissed from the program due to a break of law, policy or regulation as determined by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the Police and or the Algoma District School Board.
  •         The student’s immigration status changes during the term covered by the tuition fees paid except for students who become Permanent Residents of Canada.  Those students will be eligible for a refund on a pro-rated basis.

REFUND PAYMENT

Refunds will be issued as per the original method of payment and made out to the original payer. Please allow eight weeks for processing a refund.

DEFERING START DATE

Algoma District School Board will allow a student to defer their start date by one semester if there has been a delay in receiving their Study Permit from the Government of Canada.  A request must be made in writing no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the student’s start date and must include proof of the date to which the study permit was originally applied for. 

LIABILITY

Algoma District School Board shall not be liable for any loss suffered by the parents or the student as a result or consequence of any labour dispute, inclement weather conditions, pandemic or other causes beyond our control that may affect the ability of the School Board to deliver the education program or any respect thereof.

Application Procedure 
 
ADSB International Admissions Fee Schedule & Refund Policy
 
ADSB's Privacy and Information Management Policy 
 
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
Applications must be received by December 31 for a first semester start (September).
Applications must be received by April 30 for a second semester start (February).
Information about tuition can be found here.
Note: Students are eligible to study tuition free if any of the following apply:
•    you are a parent with a work permit
•    you are a parent with a study permit
•    you or your child is a permanent resident
•    you or your child has a refugee claimant document
•    you are a Canadian citizen, but your child is not
Click here for more information.
It is recommended that you arrive a minimum of two weeks before the start of the semester in order to complete the registration, assessment and course selection process. Arriving after this date may result in delays in your school start. E-mail us at [email protected] as soon as you have your travel plans confirmed.
Contact us at [email protected] to confirm your arrival in Sault Ste. Marie / Algoma. Once you confirm your arrival, an in-person registration appointment will be scheduled. At this appointment you will present the required documents and complete an Initial Assessment of English and Mathematics. Do not visit any ADSB schools until the above registration process is complete.
At the registration appointment you will need to present the following documents in person. In accordance with our privacy policy, do not send documents by e-mail. If you do not present all the required documents, you cannot attend school.
•    Your Study Permit (original and valid)
•    Your Passport
•    Your Birth Certificate 
•    Your Custodian’s/Parent’s Proof of Ontario Residency (this is a document that has their name, and Ontario address on it such as a current lease agreement or utility bill).
•    Proof of Health Insurance 
Algoma District School Board is not affiliated with the application or issuing of Study Permits. Information can be obtained through Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and/or by following this link.  
Each study permit has an expiry date. If a study permit will expire prior to the completion of the student’s studies, the student/parent is responsible for applying to IRCC to extend the study permit in a timely manner to ensure students have a valid study permit throughout the duration of their studies. If a student chooses to not complete their studies or does not have a valid study permit, they are no longer authorized to reside in Canada and they must return to their home country immediately.
No. It is your responsibility to purchase Health Insurance. Proof of insurance is required to complete the registration and to attend school.
No, ADSB does not offer a Homestay program. International Students must live with a parent or custodian in Canada. Note: a notarized Custodial Declaration is due at the time of application. More information about Studying as a Minor in Canada can be found by following this link.
 
School placement is based on a variety of factors, including:
•    home address
•    program and course options
•    English proficiency
In most cases, school placement will be determined during the registration appointment. ADSB has the right to place students at the secondary school that best meets their English proficiency and academic goals.
International students wishing to graduate with an OSSD are encouraged to start their studies in Grade 9 with ADSB. Students should be aware that based upon English proficiency, additional time may be needed to successfully meet the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 
Full Graduation requirements can be found by following this link.
 
The Algoma District School Board serves a geographic area of 70,534 square kilometers and encompasses communities along the north shore of Lake Huron from Spanish to Sault Ste. Marie and along the east coast of Lake Superior from Sault Ste. Marie to Hornepayne which includes Wawa, Chapleau and White River. 
 
Distance from Sault Ste. Marie to:
Toronto: 700 km
Ottawa: 800 km
Sudbury: 300 km
Thunder Bay: 700 km
 
To learn more and to view a map of our region, follow this link to our About Us page.
Still have questions? Please email [email protected].