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.