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International Education

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) provides a premium international education program that is known for its inclusion and cultural integration, specifically offering the ultimate Canadian experience to foreign students.
 
The ALCDSB is pleased to offer a full range of academic programs for international students leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). This program provides a variety of services to our international students, making their time in Canada an experience they will never forget. 

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) is situated midway between Toronto and Montreal, and only two hours from Ottawa. The school board hosts the oldest English Catholic High School in Canada and its location has great importance in Canadian history as a major early settlement territory. The ALCDSB borders the world-famous Algonquin Provincial Park, the mouth of the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal, the famous Thousand Islands and many Aboriginal communities.

 

Click to see our Board's map here: ​​​​​​Board Map​ – Our Schools – Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board

 

We offer a wide range of programs across our Catholic system, including a focus on Indigenous education, outdoor education, mental health and well-being.

 

We work closely with our post-secondary partners: Queen’s University, Loyalist College and St. Lawrence College. The ALCDSB focuses on a Universal Design for Learning framework, which allows the board to meet the needs of all learners by removing barriers and designing learning supports that are necessary for some but good for all learners.

Become a Homestay Family
 
A homestay family is an important part of the International Education experience for an international student. At the ALCDSB, we believe in a positive cross-cultural experience for both students and host families. All students must live in an approved homestay. 
 
The ALCDSB has an in-house homestay program offering the following:
  • A home away from home for the student

  • A home that is inspected, approved and over seen by the Coordinator of International Education.

  • Security
  • Transportation
  • A student's own space
  • Meals
  • Opportunity to practice and improve their English skills.
Our Homestay program is in the news! Click the buttons below to learn about the experiences of Kingston and Quinte West families hosting a foreign student.
Ready to be part of an international education experience? Read the steps below to familiarize yourself with the process before applying.
 

We accept applications at any time through our efficient and easy to use online application system.

 
1. Submit an application form
Applications require a $300.00 non-refundable fee.
 
2. Review and preliminary acceptance
Application forms and school records will be reviewed within five days. A preliminary letter of acceptance and an invoice for the application fee, tuition fee, homestay placement fee and airport pick up fee (if required) will be issued to successful applicants. 
 
3. Official acceptance
An official letter of acceptance, custodianship letter and receipt will be issued after receiving the initial payment. Our international education coordinator will provide the applicant with details of the homestay placement approximately two months before school starts.
Ready to Apply?
A full school year (two consecutive semesters) is $13,750.
A half school year is $7,000.
 
These fees include:
  • Full academic program (2024-2025)
  • The services of a Guidance Counsellor
  • Use of textbooks
  • School bus transportation where applicable
  • Interim and Final Progress Report
  • English as a Second Language Support
  • One school picture package
  • Provincial Levy
 
Contact us for the upcoming year fee schedule, our payment methods, inquiries about refunds, 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-966-9210
Does my child need to provide immunization records before coming to Canada?

Students must provide proof of Immunization (with dates) for: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Meningococcal disease. This is required before the student comes to Canada.

 

What can my child expect for orientation?

There are two phases of the orientation to the ALCDSB International Program. Phase One is pre-arrival orientation online course that students will complete before departing for Canada. Students will receive an email to provide instructions on accessing this course. Phase Two will be in-person orientation prior to the beginning of school and will be provided for applicants with appropriate components drawn from the following:

  1. Introduction to the principal and the international education coordinator, guidance councellor and English as a second language educator
  2. Introduction to the homestay family
  3. Registration and course selection
  4. Fitting for uniform
  5. Tour of the school
What if I change my mind about the program? Am I eligible for a refund?
The application fee, tuition deposit, custodianship fee and homestay placement fee are non- refundable, except for students who are unable to start the program because of documented medical difficulties or student permit rejection - for those conditions only the $300 application fee is non-refundable. Students who are found to seriously violate the policies of the International Educational Program or the policies of the school or the laws of the country upon arrival will be returned home immediately. In this eventuality, the tuition fee is not refundable.
 
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Contact us
Have questions about our international education program? Contact us!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-966-9210