School Details
Serving one
of the fastest growing areas in North America, the York Catholic District
School Board (YCDSB) operates in the Regional Municipality of York, located in
the Greater Toronto Area. With 86 Elementary and 17 Secondary schools across
the Region’s nine municipalities, (Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Markham,
Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King Township),
the YCDSB works to support and inspire our approximately 50,000 students and
their families through an innovative curriculum of Catholic Education rooted in
Gospel values. As one of the top-performing school boards in Ontario, our more
than 5,000 dedicated instructional staff are committed to building a strong
community of lifelong learners, guided by a commitment to critical thinking,
inclusion, and active social responsibility.
Why Choose
The YCDSB For International Education.
- York
Catholic District School Board continues to be one of the top-performing school
boards in provincial EQAO and OSSLT testing. Student results are higher than
provincial average in all areas.
- York
Catholic District School Board offers both the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Program and the Advanced Placement Program.
- York
Catholic District School Board also offers all courses at the academic and
applied levels as well as Regional Arts, HPA and STEM programs.
- At York
Catholic, we hold high expectations for students. We offer a wide range of
athletics, co-curricular activities and opportunities to volunteer in the
school and community.
- A safe,
inclusive, and accepting school environment is a necessary condition for
student success. Students cannot be expected to reach their potential in an
environment where they feel insecure and intimidated. The York Catholic
District School Board is committed to providing all students with the support
they need to learn, grow, and achieve.
- We welcome
students from all countries to be a part of our growing board.
