The Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board is committed to providing quality education, which combines academic excellence with a concern for the spiritual, moral, social, emotional, cultural, and physical growth of the student.

The Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board has 20 schools in Thunder Bay, Ontario, which provides inclusive, faith-based education. It offers elementary, senior elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education. To see the list of all the schools, click here. 

International Program

The Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board offers faith-based learning in English that helps prepare students for college and university studies through enhanced, individualized programs that address each student’s cultural and learning needs.

International Program Application

Interested applicants for the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board must submit complete applications using the school's secure online application system. There is also a non-refundable application fee of 250 CAD.

Required Documents

• Participation Agreement
• Transcripts or report cards 
• Copy of passport or birth certificate
• Letter of recommendation

Application Process 

• Complete the online application form, upload all the required documents, and pay the application fee
• A Conditional Letter of Acceptance will be sent to successful applicants. They will have to pay the tuition fee and submit the custodianship document.
• Official Letter of Acceptance will be sent to successful applicants that can be used for applying for a study permit/Visa to Canada.
• Complete custodian declaration forms must be submitted
• Students have to report to TBCDSB with their passport, valid study permit, immunization records, and any other documents

For more details about the application process, click here. 

International Program Fees

A full-year tuition fee costs 14,000 CAD for a maximum of eight courses, while a per semester tuition fee is 7,000 CAD for a maximum of four courses. 

If the student fails to secure a Study Permit, there will be a full tuition refund, less the application fee. To refund, the following are required:

• Rejection letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
• A copy of the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board official letter of acceptance
• A written refund request by the parent along with their signature, and the name and address of the cheque recipient

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