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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.

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?

Click the button below to apply as a family of a foreign student.
If applying as an agent, scroll to the bottom of this page to access the Agent Portal login.
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.
 
ALCDSB Homestay families are provided monthly compensation as reimbursement for the added cost of hosting an international student.
Our Homestay Program is in the News!
Click on the buttons below to learn first-hand about the Homestay experience for families who hosted a foreign student.
Contact us
Have questions about our international education program? Contact us!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 613-966-9210