School Districts Welcome:
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) provides a welcoming, fully inclusive and safe environment for all of our
students. With an emphasis on academic excellence, Thames Valley schools provide rich learning environments with innovative arts and technology programs and student leadership opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming you to London!
Nearest Airport:
London International Airport (YXU)
With 11 schools to choose from in the city of London, we can match students to a school based on program offerings, location, school size and available extracurricular activities.
Live with a Canadian family, in an authentically Canadian city. Our hosts are proud to show students the best our area has to offer.
All of our schools have less than 2% international student enrollment. You will be immersed in a Canadian classroom!
Clubs and groups include:
band • chess • computer • dance • debate • dramatic arts • environmental clubs • guitar • light & sound • multi cultural • robotics • student council • visual arts • vocal music
Sports include:
badminton • basketball • cross country • curling • field hockey • football • golf • ice hockey
rugby • soccer • swimming • tennis • track & field • volleyball
Academies, French Immersion, Trips
School Operator: State School
Program Established: 2012
Total number of schools: 160
Total Students: 83,000
Number of High schools for international students: 11
Total international students grade 9-12: 450
Grades:
Info: We have 11 secondary schools in London that are happy to welcome international students.
All of our 130 elementary schools welcome international students in Grade 7 & 8.
International students accepted for: 9, 10, 11, 12
Foreign Languages: French, French Immersion, Spanish, other
Info: Arabic offered at some schools.
Entrance Dates: September, February, flexible entrance upon request and availability
Length of stay: 3 months/Term, 5 months/semester, 10 months/full year, until graduation
Application Deadlines: June 15
Application Process: Online Application Forms, Letter of Acceptance
Website: www.tvdsb.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TVDSB/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thamesvalleydsb/
Videos on Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/TVDSBVideos
Most recent newsletter: files.constantcontact.com/5090526e801/5e5cfc80-48b4-4078-8612-8b32f68d1a6f.pdf
Location: Suburban, City
Info: London, Ontario is one of Canada’s great cities. It is safe, clean, friendly and easy to navigate. With four seasons, there is opportunity to enjoy a variety of outdoor life in Canada all year long. London has beautiful parks, culture, entertainment, dining, sporting facilities, shopping and fun.
With a population of 500,000, London has all of the amenities you need. Two hours from Toronto – the nation’s largest city – close to the U.S. border and three of the Great Lakes, the region’s location brings everything within easy reach.
Known as the Forest City, London has an incredible number of parks and green space as well as over 30 kilometres of bicycle and walking trails.
The City offers outstanding public education and world-class postsecondary and research institutions.
Number of courses / system: Semestered
Accomodation: Homestay
Info: With Education and Health Care being two of the main industries in London, we have an excellent list of host parents who value international education and want to show off the best London has to offer to students.
Student Services & Orientation & Counseling:
We are proud to have One World, a welcome centre for international students. Staffed by International Education experts, who are here to support student throughout their journey from application to arrival and beyond. It is the home away from home for international students at Thames Valley.
Every school also has a staff of Guidance Teachers to help students plan their academics; social workers to support students in navigating their new life in Canada; and Student Success Teachers to support students in achieving academic excellence.
| High School | Total Enrolment | Website |
|---|---|---|
| A.B. Lucas SS | 1481 | www.tvdsb.ca/Lucas |
| Clarke Road SS | 1088 | www.tvdsb.ca/ClarkeRoad |
| H.B Beal SS | 2105 | www.tvdsb.ca/Beal |
| London South Collegiate Institute | 603 | www.tvdsb.ca/South |
| Medway High School | 1107 | www.tvdsb.ca/Medway |
| Montcalm SS | 840 | www.tvdsb.ca/Montcalm |
| Oakridge SS | 1022 | www.tvdsb.ca/Oakridge |
| Sir Frederick Banting SS | 1326 | www.tvdsb.ca/Banting |
| Sir Wilfrid Laurier SS | 1112 | www.tvdsb.ca/Laurier |
| Saunders SS | 1575 | www.tvdsb.ca/Saunders |
| Westminster SS | 528 | www.tvdsb.ca/Westminster |
| Application Fee | CAD 250 | EUR 170,54 |
| Full Year Tuition Fee | CAD 15,000 | EUR 10232,62 |
| Semester Tuition Fee | CAD 7,500 | EUR 5116,31 |
| Annual Homestay Placement Fee | CAD 15,690 | EUR 10703,32 |
| Homestay Monthly Fee | CAD | EUR - |
| Health Insurance Monthly Fee | CAD 50 | EUR 34,11 |
| Annual Custodianship Fee | CAD | EUR - |
| Airport Pick-up Fee | CAD 265 | EUR 180,78 |
| Total Semester Fees | CAD 17,100 | EUR 11665,19 |
| Total Annual Fees | CAD 31,705 | EUR 21628,35 |
Please calculate additional costs for
Airfare approx. Euro 1200 to Euro 1700
Study Permit approx. Euro 180
Pocket money approx. Euro 250 to 300/month
If applicable additional health/accident/third part liability insurance
Health Insurance: mandatory
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Info: The airport pickup fee is for pick up in Toronto. If students chose to fly directly to London, pickup fee is $95.
Monthly health insurance fees, tuition and homestay fees are calculated based on enrollment dates.
Please review the complete Fee Sheets and confirm enrollment dates before issuing final price.
Please note that the program description is very much reduced. All information, in particular on the fee-structure, is based on the information provided by the individual Canadian program and is subject to change / as at 06/2023
