York School Board
York School Board
Founded: 1965
Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Type: Public
Number of Students: 128,600
Tuition Fees: 14,650 CAD per year
Grade: Kindergarten to Grade 12
The York Disctrict School Board (YRDSB) is the third-largest school board in Ontario and the fastest-growing one in the province. It consists of 208 schools, 33 of which are secondary. The number of students exceeds 128,000, more than 2500 of them are international. The headquarters of YRDSB is located in Aurora, the Board serves nine municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville. The closest international airports are in Toronto.
The YRDSB describes its mission success in students` achievements and well-being through public education. The YRDSB Schools motivate learners, build community, inspire innovation, and foster inclusion. The York Region District School Board wants to be a leader in public education by empowering all students to become engaged and caring citizens of the globalized world. The School Board`s work is based on values such as Inclusivity, Relationships, Innovation, Engagement, Responsibility, and Optimism.
The York Region District School Board uses the world-famous Ontario Curriculum in its programs, that guarantees the best level of academic preparation. Heavy emphasis is also put on the Character Matters Program. The Secondary School Programs include Arts, Athletics, Advanced Placement Program, Co-operative Education, Day School e-Learning, Dual Credit Programs, Exploring Opportunities, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate Diploma, Mathematics, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship, Alternative Education Program, Specialist High Skill Major and School to Work Transitions.
The following schools of the York Region District School Board offer the International Baccalaureate Program: Alexander Mackenzie High School, Bayview Secondary School, Maple High School, Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, Milliken Mills High School. IB students-graduates become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.
The Co-operative Education Program effectively combines classroom theory with practical experience in real workplaces. The Program is available in all the YRDSB schools that have partnerships with businesses or community organizations. Teachers and placement supervisors work together and provide students with the necessary practical skills. Another option to consider is the Specialist High Skills Major Program. It allows students to experience a range of unique career-focused learning opportunities. The Ministry of Education of Ontario has developed this program for many of the industry and business sectors in the province. The York Region District School Board offers Specialist High Skills Major Programs in ten different sectors. Students customize their high school experience and explore new ways of learning.
The York Region District School Board also offers Personalized Alternative Education Programs. They are distinguished from the mainstream curriculum and use unconventional classroom settings and altered timetables.
The Board welcomes thousands of international students from around the world. They can choose full-year academic programs or short-term programs such as the Summer English Language Academy or Winter Outdoor World Camp. The YRDSB is proud to offer its students the best technology-enabled classrooms, gymnasiums and fitness rooms equipped with showers, science and computer labs, communication, design, and media arts labs, theatre arts and music rooms, outdoor sports fields, cafeterias, online resources.
The York Region District School Board provides a high-quality student-oriented Homestay Program. Host families are matched to students based on common interests and proximity of a chosen school. Life with a Canadian family is the best way to feel the country, its people, history, and traditions. Students who join the YRDSB Homestay Program feel safety and support. They are guaranteed a private bedroom, three daily meals, and a shared bath. The official website of the York Region District School Board provides more information about their Homestay Program and other service providers.
The Full-year Tuition Fee is 14,650 CAD, the Application Fee is 300 CAD, the Annual Health Insurance Fee is 450 CAD.
York School has different programs as well, such as E-learning, Summer camps, exchange programs, co-operative education, etc. It helps to find appropriate program to each Secondary Education audience and and get proper skills and knowledge in particular sphere and major. It is also should be mentioned, that school serves nine municipalities such as : Aurora, King, Markham, New Market, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Georgina, Whitchurch-Stouffville, East Gwillimburry. It has 128,623 students and continue to grow and improve their services and expertise every day. Be aware, that minor international students , who would like to study in School Board and will be not accompanied by their parents, during the whole period of education, must have Canadian Custodian for successful study permit application to Canada and legal stay as well. Parents can always order it with our company custodian services in any province, admission to most High school in Canada and study permit and visa services.
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