Important Dates

International Students must start school at the beginning of September (first semester) or the beginning of February (second semester).

Students Starting February 2025

  • Applications for the February 2025 start date are open. The deadline to submit an application is November 15, 2024
  • Students who have received their letters of acceptance for February 2025 are encouraged to arrive by January 27, 2025 to complete the intake appointments required before the start of the school year
  • Students arriving after February 14, 2025 may need to wait for the next intake period in September 2025

Students Starting September 2025

  • Applications for the September 2025 start date will open on January 6, 2025.

Start Your Application

Please read these 5 steps about how to apply. Also read about Student & Custodian Responsibilities and Planning Your Arrival.

1. Complete the Online Application

Once you submit the form you will receive an automatic confirmation email. The email will include your file number (AF number) and a link to upload the required documents.

Start Your Online Application Here

2. Upload Required Documents

All of the following documents must be uploaded before your file can be reviewed:

  • Certified School Transcripts for Most Recent 2 Years (with an official English translation)
    • Must include the year of study
  • Student’s Birth Certificate (with an official English translation)
  • Custodian Appointment Letter [Download Custodian Appointment Letter document ]
    • Completed and signed by parents
    • Notarized by a lawyer in the country of origin (Can be notarized in another country if parents are not in home country)
  • Custodian Agreement Letter [Download Custodian Agreement Letter document]
    • Completed and signed by Custodian who lives in Waterloo Region
    • Notarized by a lawyer in Ontario

3. Receive Your Invoice

After you upload all required documents we will look at your application within 1-3 weeks. Once an application has been approved, you will receive invoice and payment instructions by email.

4. Pay Tuition Fees

Payment can be made only after an invoice has been issued.

  • Secondary Student Tuition (Grade 9 – Grade 12) for 2024-25 School Year:
    • Full year: $18,500 (8 in-school classes)
    • One semester: $9,700 (4 in-school classes)
    • Single Course: $2,800 per credit (Summer School, Night School, Language Programs)
  • Elementary Student Tuition (Kindergarten – Grade 8) for 2024-25 School Year:
    • Full year: $18,000 (10 months)
    • One semester: $9,000 (5 months)
  • Medical Insurance Fee (Required payment for all International Students):
    • $500 for 1 year
    • Prorated if attending by semester only

Note: Fees may change without notice and may change each school year. Fees for the upcoming school year are posted here every February.

5. Receive Your Letter of Acceptance

After we receive your payment you will receive the Letter of Acceptance. This is an electronic document that will be sent to you by email. If you require a paper copy to be mailed to you, please email international@wrdsb.ca.

The Letter of Acceptance is required for your student visa application. Please note that visa processing may take longer than expected due to current high volumes and backlogs. Please apply at least 3 months before your school start date.

Note: Before booking travel to Canada, please contact our International Admissions office. Additional documentation may be required depending on the current travel conditions and COVID-19 measures implemented by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.