Newcomer Reception & Assessment Centre
In harmony with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board’s mission statement, and in partnership with schools, the Newcomer Reception and Assessment Centre will provide families and students with a welcoming and supportive introduction to the Ontario school system. Through a clearly defined initial assessment process, the students’ abilities, talents, and interests are recognized and shared enabling a smoother entry into the school community.
What We Do
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Welcome newcomer students and their families
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Introduce them to the Ontario elementary and secondary school system
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Offer settlement support through Multicultural Settlement and Education Partnership (MSEP)
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Assess English language proficiency and knowledge of mathematics
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Suggest placement for secondary school students based on school transcripts, assessment results and age
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Counsel secondary school students in choice of program/courses and post-secondary destinations
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Send an assessment report to the school of registration
Who needs an assessment?
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Any student who is new to Canada, entering the Ontario school system for the first time (SK-Grade12)
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Any student from a French language school in Canada
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Any student who is new to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, without a Report Card or less than three months in the Ontario school system (e.g. transfers from others school boards)
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Any student from the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand or Australia who has spent less than two years in an English language school system
Documents Required
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Passport and Record of Landing Form or Permanent Resident Card (please note that Visa students, Refugee Claimants, and students on parent’s work permit must have a Letter of Permission issued by the school board – call 905-890-0708 ext. 24511 or 24512)
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Birth Certificate
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Proof of Immunization
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Proof of Address (lease, deed, recent utility or tax bill)
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Baptismal Certificate for child and one parent (elementary school students only)
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Most recent school documents
Length of assessment appointment:
Elementary Students: 1-2 hours
Secondary Students: 3-5 hours
The Reception and Assessment Centre is located at:
St. Veronica School
680 Novo Star Drive
Mississauga, ON L5W 1C7
For more information and to set up an appointment, please contact us at 905-361-2344.
Download the Newcomer Reception & Assessment Centre Brochure