Application for International Student Program

Have the following documents ready for upload

• A scanned copy of the first page of the student’s passport, indicating legal name and date of birth
• Scanned copies of translated transcripts from the current and previous two years of study.  Please also include the most recent report card with teacher comments.
  
• Immunization records​
• A photograph of the applying student
• A student written Letter of Intent for student starting grades 8 to 12​

Note: These scanned copies are acceptable but the original documents must be brought to the intake appointment. ​

​​Have your agent, or family member, create an account for application in True North through the Portal.

Step 3
Complete True North Application​

Complete the application, including uploading all required documents, through the True North Account that your agent, or family member, has created.  ​

​Step 4
Pay the True North Application Fee

Pay the $375.00 mandatory non refundable application fee ​

Step 5
Complete the Online English Assessment​

Students in Grade 8 -12 must complete an online English assessment, known as pre-arrival learning (PAL), before being accepted to the HDSB International Student Program.  

The PAL will gather a students ability to use academic English through reading, quizzes and an English writing sample. 

All Grade 8 - 12 students need their own email address to receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to log into the secure online assessment site. 

BEFORE starting their online assessment students should ensure:

• They have a strong internet connection, 
• A quiet place, and adequate time to complete the assessment.  
• Students will also be contacted to complete a brief online oral interview.  

Students are expected to complete the assessment by themselves/ without help or assistance from others.