Welcome to the TDSB! We are happy to welcome new students each year. We take pride in the linguistic and cultural diversity of the students and communities we serve. The TDSB offers different programming and a variety of strategies to support English language acquisition from kindergarten to grade 12. 

First, please visit your local school and register your child/ward. To find your school and more information on how to register a student in school, please click here. 

Once students are registered, students may be referred to one of two TDSB Secondary Assessment Centres (TSAC). TSAC staff arrange appointments for students to have their English language and mathematics skills assessed. TSAC observations are shared with students, parents/guardians and homeschools to help guide decisions about course selections. Our goal is to support students to reach the highest level of achievement that supports their chosen learning pathways and to meet their secondary and post-secondary goals. For more information on TDSB Assessment Centres, click here. 

Which students visit the TSACs?

Students who will be attending high school and are:

• New to Canada
• New to Ontario from other Canadian provinces or territories
• Returning to Ontario after six months or more
• Previously homeschooled

We are here to help make your transition into a TDSB school as smooth as possible. There are many supports and resources available to help you. For more information about ESL/ELD programming click here. For additional support, resources and information, please visit your local school.