Registering International or Non-Resident Students

Registration in the Durham District School Board for international and non-resident students is processed according to the Education Act and citizenship and immigration laws. Visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials to assess your credentials when immigrating to Canada.

  • International Students

Students who are not currently in Canada but will be using our acceptance as a means to obtaining their study permit.  These are fee paying students.

  • Non-Resident Students

Students who are in Canada currently under one of the following status’ (Work Permit, Study Permit, Refugee, Applied PR).

If you are living in Canada, under one of the statuses below, please follow the steps outlined in the Non-Resident Student Registration Guide provided below.

  • Parent Study Permit
  • Parent Work Permit
  • Application for Permanent Residency has been submitted
  • Refugee

Non-Resident Student Registration Guide (living in Canada)

If you are not living in Canada, and you wish to apply as an international student, please complete the International Student Application package provided below.

The package includes:

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Tuition fees
  • Bank information
  • Contact information
  • Instructions after you arrive in Canada
  • Refund information

International Student Application (not living in Canada) 

Settling in school

New to Durham Region or Canada? Learn about available help and services, such as settlement workers in schools for international students and families.

Welcome Centre

Visit the Welcome Centre or you may contact them by phone at 1-877-761-1155.