Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School
School Website: http://drgwwilliams.ss.yrdsb.ca/
School Address: 39 Dunning Avenue, Aurora, Ontario, Canada L4G 1A2
City: Aurora
Established Year: 1952年
Grades: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
School Term: September and February
Total Students: 735 (2015/2016)
International Students: 54 (2015/2016)
Ranking: 212
(Refer to the latest Fraser Institute Ontario secondary school rankings in 2015, the total number of secondary schools 676)
Homestay: community homestead rich family resources, the Board of Education host family project services directly arranged, multiple selection, qualified, caring qualified family, strict management, service intimate
Feature Courses:
· AP (Advanced Placement) course;
· Small class English as a second language (ESL) course;
· High Performance Athlete Courses;
· Specialist High Skills Major Courses
Recommended focus:
· The city of Aurora is one of the cities with the highest level of income for Ontario residents and is known for its world-class golf courses and nature reserves. It has a top residential and educational environment.
· The school has a wealth of educational and cultural traditions, with genius classes, AP courses outstanding achievements
· After graduating from international students, the majority of international students graduated from the prestigious universities in North America.
· The number of international students in the school, the local students for the British and French family background, to provide the best quality English learning atmosphere;
· Quality student service team, free student English and other subjects after class tutoring (peer tutoring);
· Full range of ESL courses, the most direct and professional English to improve the project;
· The school student band has won numerous prizes in international competitions, and is invited to Europe to participate in the World Middle School Students' Music Festival every year.
APPLICATION
Required Documents
- Application Form, completed, signed and dated by both parents and the student
- Academic Application- Supplementary Gr 9-12 Form, signed and dated by both parents and the student
- Letter of Recommendation, completed and signed by a school official
- Official copies of school report cards, in English, for the past 2 years and current year. English translation must be notarized.
- Consent for Information Sharing-Students at the Age of Majority Form (secondary students who are 18 at time of registration)
- Copy Passport (photo page)
- Copy Up-to-date Official Immunization Record in English. Up-to-date Official Immunization Record in English. English translation must be notarized.
- Copy Notarized Custodianship Declaration Documents (Parents & Custodian)
- Copy IELTS or TOEFL Official Test Results Report (Grade 12 applicants only)
- Homestay Application (if applicable), signed and dated by both parents and the student. If homestay is required, a homestay application must be submitted along with the academic application.
- Full payment
Steps to Follow:
Submit the completed application package (includes all required documents) and applicable fees, to the Admission Office, International Education Services.
Once accepted, the acceptance letter and receipt are issued and forwarded to you or your agent.
Apply to the Canadian Embassy in your home country for a Study Permit. The acceptance letter should be attached to your application and submitted to the Canadian Embassy as proof of acceptance to an educational institution in Canada.
Upon receipt of a study permit, make arrangements to travel to Canada.
Application (Non-refundable) | $ 300 |
Tuition Fee | $ 13,750 (2 Semesters) |
Medical Insurance | $ 450 |
Homestay & Custodianship Application Fee (Non-refundable) | $ 300 |
Homestay Accommodation & Custodianship (10 months) | $ 12,500 |
Homestay Accommodation & Custodianship (10 months + 2-weeks orientation program) | $ 13,050 |
Airport Transfer (one-way) (Non-refundable) | $ 150 |
ACCOMANDATION
YRDSB provides homestay service to international students, the application form can be obtained here.
SECONDARY COURSES
There are 12 course departments:
Art | Business | Canadian and World Studies | English |
French | Guidance and Career Education | Humanities and Social Sciences | International Languages |
Mathematics | Physical Education | Sciences | Technology |
In grade 9 and 10, subjects are organized into 4 course types:
D=Academic | P=Applied | L=Locally Developed | O=Open |
In grade 11 and 12, subjects are organized into 5 course types:
C=College | E=Workplace | M=University/College
| O=Open | U=University |