The International Student Program of the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) welcomes and provides our international students with the opportunity to study alongside Canadian students under the Ontario public education system. Our 60+ elementary schools and 10 secondary schools offer exceptional academic programs for students at all grade levels. UGDSB schools are in traditional Canadian communities, where over 95% of residents speak English as their first language.
Our region is rich in culture, architecture, parks, riverside and green spaces. Our Southwestern Ontario climate boasts four greatly varied and visually striking seasons: autumn, winter, spring and summer. Many outdoor and indoor recreational and leisure activities are available throughout the year.
Our highly regarded academic institutions with state-of-the art equipment and facilities, our culturally-rich region, as well as our areas of high tech industry make the Upper Grand District School Board an amazing location for students to experience Ontario and Canada.
Programa establecido: 2012/2013
Programas ofrecidos: Año completo, 1 semestre
Programas especializados: French Immersion, Advanced Placement, IB, Fine Arts and Hockey Academy, Sports (including hockey and dance), International Baccalaureate, Specialist High Skills Major, ESL
Lengua(s) de estudio: Inglés, francés
Número total de escuelas: 76
Centros de enseñanza secundaria para estudiantes internacionales: 10
Total de estudiantes: 34,000
Total de estudiantes internacionales: 130
Estudiantes internacionales admitidos en los grados: 9 -12
Aeropuerto más cercano: Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)
The UGDSB is located one hour from Toronto Pearson International Airport. It is comprised of both urban and rural settings and serves approximately 32,000 students in a broad geographical area that includes two counties, Wellington County (Guelph) and Dufferin County(Orangeville). Guelph is our largest community. It is a vibrant city with a population of 122,000. It has been ranked in the top ten places to live in Canada for both ‘safest city’ and ‘smartest community’.
International students have the flexibility to choose their own host family or a homestay provider that meets their needs. The UGDSB can recommend a homestay provider, if needed. However, please note that all students must live with a family, even if they are 18.
The UGDSB offers a wide variety of clubs, sports, activities and additional academic programming. A full list of our clubs and sports are available on our website at www.ugdsbisp.com, under the program tab.
Our program also offers trips to cities such as Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City. Students can experience a Maple Syrup Festival, shopping trips, and camping in the Muskokas. Students may also have the opportunity to travel to New York City, Boston, or Chicago with their school, so if your student may be interested in this, it is recommended that they look into travel requirements and obtain an USA Visa before their arrival to Canada if necessary.
Fechas de entrada: Septiembre y febrero
Plazos de solicitud: May 1 & November 1 (Often at capacity prior to the deadline, exceptions may apply)
Tasa de solicitud: $800 (non-refundable) – Includes $300 Application Fee + $500 Placement Fee *
Matrícula del año completo: $14,000 Secondary
1 Semestre Tasa de matrícula: $7,000 Secondary
Cuota anual del seguro de enfermedad: $650 annually or $325 per semester.
Cuota anual por estancia en familia, alojamiento y custodia: varía según el proveedor de alojamiento, confírmelo directamente con ellos.
Todos los fondos están en dólares canadienses
Los precios están sujetos a cambios. Confirme las tarifas durante el proceso de solicitud.
* Placement Fee is NOT an additional cost for accepted students as the entire fee is applied to tuition. The Placement Fee is included with the Application Fee in order to expedite the English Assessment for earlier school placement and preferred course/timetable selection.
** The entire Placement Fee is applied to tuition reducing tuition by the full $500.
Consultas generales Correo electrónico: International.Student@ugdsb.on.ca
Página web: ugdsb.ca/o/isp
Dirección postal: 500 Victoria Road North
Ciudad: Guelph
Provincia: Ontario
Código postal: N1E 6K2
Teléfono: 519-822-4420 ext. 817
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