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We are now offering International Students, who are 18 years or older, the opportunity to attend our new 18 & Over program at Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School (CSS) in Oakville. This specialized bridge program has been carefully developed to better assist students with improving their English skills or upgrading secondary credits that may be required for graduating and receiving an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School 171 Speers Road, Oakville Thomas Merton CSS provides a flexible environment that offers a variety of course options for students who are wishing to explore different educational pathways. Program Details This is a full school year program, which consists of two semesters. International Students have the option to choose if they want to enrol for a single semester, or for a full school year. Full School Year: September - June Semester 1: September - January Semester 2: February - June 2018-2019 Program Schedule Course Descriptions To learn more about a specific course we offer, please click here. Tuition & Fees Application Fee (new students only) $300.00 non-refundable Full School Year $14,000.00  - Includes Medical Coverage from Ingle Insurance Single Semester $7,050.00 - Includes Medical Coverage from Ingle Insurance All tuition and fees are listed in Canadian dollars. Please visit our Make a Payment page for more payment information. How to Apply Current Students Our current International Students should contact the guidance office at their school to get the transfer process started. New Students Fill out an Application Form (requested school = Thomas Merton CSS) Pay the $300.00 application fee (non-refundable) Submit your completed Application Form via email to isp@hcdsb.org ...
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Applications for Semester 2 - February 2019 are being accepted until November 30, 2018 Applications for September 2019 will be received but acceptance may be delayed How to Apply Fill out an application form. Click here for the application form. Incomplete applications will not be processed.  Applying from International Schools (High School): Official Transcripts provided for previous years of High School (notarized and translated into English) Recommended overall average = 80% Minimum Grade allowed in Any Course in the most recent school year = 70% No unexplained attendance issues Minimum Grades allowed for consideration: Mathematics = 80% English = 80% First Language = 80% Applying from a school within Canada: Official Transcripts provided for all previous years of High School (transcripts from country of origin must be notarized and translated into English). Official Credit Counselling Summary including Equivalency credits granted. Completed Secondary Pre-Screening form - please email isp@hcdsb.org for proper form Permission to contact staff at previous High School within Canada Recommended Overall Average = 70% No unexplained attendance issues Minimum Grades allowed for consideration: Mathematics = 70% English = 70% First Language = 70% Provide the $350.00 application fee (non-refundable), payable via GlobalPay for Students. For International payments only. For payment information within Canada, please email isp@hcdsb.org Attach a copy of your Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (elementary only) Submit the above mentioned requirements via email at isp@hcdsb.org OR via regular mail to: International Student Program - Planning Services Halton Catholic District School Board 802 Drury Lane Burlington, ON L7R 2Y2 CANADA Letter of Acceptance Once the application, application fee and required documents are received from the applicant and approved, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued to the student. The Letter of Acceptance will assist the student in applying for a Student Authorization (Study Permit) from Citizenship & Immigration Canada or the Consulate or Immigration Office in the applicant's ...
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The International Summer School Program (ISSP) provides students with an opportunity to complete one (1) compulsory or optional credit in a classroom setting tailored to their specific language needs. International Summer School classes allow students to improve a wide range of skill sets and learning skills within a Canadian school environment. The ISSP program offers four (4) credit course options: 1. Learning Strategies for International Students (GLS10 – Grade 9 credit) -This full credit course teaches students to develop and apply their literacy and numeracy skills, personal-management skills, as well as their interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve achievement in school. This course also helps students build confidence to pursue opportunities in secondary school, the workplace, and beyond. 2. Literacy Skills – Reading & Writing (ELS20l – Grade 10 credit) -This full credit course is designed to help students strengthen their reading and writing skills, providing them with additional literacy support in order to graduate secondary school. 3. Civics (CHV20 – Grade 10, 0.5 credit) July 3rd to 13th -The Civics 0.5 credit course explores the rights and responsibilities of being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance, such as community planning, environmental responsibility, healthy schools, and the influence of social media. Students will also develop their understanding of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. 3. Careers (GLC20 – Grade 10, 0.5 credit) July 16th – 27th -The 0.5 Careers credit course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, career planning and community involvement. 4. Religious Education – Introduction to Catholicism (HRE20 – Grade 10 credit) - The full credit Religious Education course invites students to explore the Gospel values and social justice principles that guide Catholics in understanding their role in our community, and what it ...
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