Performing Arts Admissions

Admissions Information

Thank you for your interest in Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts and our Performing Arts Specialized Program.

We will be hosting an in-person Program Information Night on:

Thursday November 12, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm


Applications open on:

Monday November 9, 2026


Applications close on:

Friday November 27, 2026 @ 4:00pm



UPDATE - Secondary Arts

Demonstration of Knowledge and Skills for all Secondary Arts programs will be in person.
Secondary Arts - Tuesday Dec 8 / Wednesday Dec 9 / Saturday Dec 12

Applicants that meet the eligibility benchmark will receive an email with a link to sign up for a Demonstration of Knowledge and Skills at an available time and site.

(Updated: Oct 15, 2026)

Application Procedure

Admission into Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts for the Arts Focus programs will be through the TDSB Central Program Admissions Office. Click for more information about the TDSB Specialized Programs Applications and Admissions.

The Central Student Interest Program Application Form Will Be Open November 9 - 27. 



Applicant Eligibility

Applicants are eligible to apply for Specialized Programs if, at the time of application, they:

  • meet the age, residency, and citizenship or eligible immigration status requirements to attend a TDSB school as set out in the Admission Eligibility Requirements (PR518); or
  • are currently registered at a TDSB school.

Applicants must be currently and actively residing in the province of Ontario during the application window to be eligible for the program.

You must apply based on the current address where the applicant's parent/guardian currently lives. Applicants cannot use the address of a family member.

If you own property in Toronto, but tenants reside at this property, you may not use this address as a claim of Toronto residency.

 

 

All information below is from: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/cpao/Central-Program-Admissions-Office/Specialized-Programs/Application-and-Admissions

Secondary Mark Eligibility

Applicants for Grades 9 and 10

In order to be eligible, applicants can have no more than 2 of the following marks below the Provincial standard (70%)

  • Language
  • Math
  • Science & Technology
  • Geography
  • History
  • French (Average of 4 areas of achievement)
  • Arts (Average of 4 areas of achievement)
  • Physical and Health Education (Average of 2 areas of achievement)


Prior to applying, applicants can use the Benchmark Calculator to verify their eligibility.

Meeting the report card benchmark, does not guarantee placement in a program. Only eligible applicants will have their demonstration of knowledge and skills evaluated and will be considered for seating based on their overall applicant score.

Applicants not meeting the report card benchmark will be notified by email.

Please note that transportation is the responsibility of the applicant.

Offers of Admission

The first round of admission offers will be sent out via e-mail on:

To Be Confirmed


The first round of admission offers will expire on:

To Be Confirmed