Markham District High School
School Website: http://markhamdistrict.hs.yrdsb.ca/
School Address: 89 Church Street, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3P 2M3
City: Markham
Established Year: 1954
Grades: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
School Term: September and February
Total Students: 1473 (2015/2016)
International Students: 37 (2015/2016)
Ranking: 52
(Refer to the latest Fraser Institute Ontario secondary school rankings in 2015, the total number of secondary schools 676)
Homestay: Board of Education Homestead 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:
· Ontario's most prestigious high-quality teaching famous brand of public secondary schools, academic performance over the years ranked the forefront of the province in 2015, the provincial examination of about 700 schools ranked No. 52;
· Low international student ratio, English learning and the necessary fortress to ensure that the shortest possible time into the local culture;
· In September 2016, the school system was changed from the original "school year" to "semester". Admission was made twice a year in September and February.
· 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 has a wealth of educational and cultural traditions, diverse disciplines set, AP outstanding achievements;
· Students' associations are well organized and have more than 40 societies and clubs with different themes.
· School music curriculum and activities of the most comprehensive, the school band many times in the major competitions received different awards, renowned;
· After graduating from international students, the majority of the students graduated from the prestigious universities in North America.
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 |