All information related to International Students is handled through the Admissions Office of the Assessment Centre. Please click here for more information about the Admissions Office.Application Package
Click here to download the English application package.
Click here to download the Chinese application package.
Click here to download the Korean application package.
Click here to download the Brazilian/Portuguese application package.
Click here to download the Spanish application package.
Assessment Centre Services for International Students
Secondary students who require English as a Second Language/English Literacy Development (ESL/ELD) instruction will be recommended to attend schools that provide ESL/ELD programs. Click here for more information.
Information for Parents and Students
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is a large school board located in the province of Ontario. The Board services the communities of Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook and Stoney Creek. Click here for more information.
Parents are encouraged to ensure their child arrives in Canada in time to start school on the first day. There is a possibility that late arrivals will not be accommodated.
Students must have a 75% average or greater.
Assessment Centre Services for International Students
The Assessment Centre provides services in a warm and welcoming environment to newcomer families, as well as adolescent and adult learners.
For newcomer families, the Centre also provides community links, connections to Continuing Education (including English as a Second Language programs), day school programs and support networks that facilitate their integration into Canadian society. Click here for more information.
Who Needs to be Assessed?
Students in Grades 9-12
- Students who are new to Canada, entering the Ontario school system for the first time and whose first language is not English.
- Any student from a French Language school in Canada.
- All International students.
- All students who attended schools where English was not the language of instruction.
- Any student who is new to the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and whose first language is not English.
Upon Arrival in Canada
Upon arrival in Canada, International Students must make an appointment at the Assessment Centre, located at 100 Main Street West, 1st floor, Hamilton, Ontario. Click here for more information.
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