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Admissions to Dufferin-Peel Catholic Schools

Welcome to Dufferin-Peel’s Catholic schools. Our board is one of largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario. We currently operate 144 Catholic schools, 121 elementary and 23 secondary, in Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville.

At Dufferin-Peel, our goal is to provide quality Catholic education, which teaches students necessary life skills and prepares them for post-secondary education, the workplace, and for their role as responsible citizens.

Who can register at DPCDSB schools?

Elementary

Elementary admissions are open to Catholic children and children of Catholic parents. Junior Kindergarten students must be 4 years of age, and Senior Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age, by December 31 of the school year for which they are registering.

Secondary

Secondary school admissions are under the provincially legislated Open Access and no child should be refused on religious grounds unless they are unwilling to respect the rites and practices of the Catholic school system.

When can I register?

Parents can register their child for the upcoming school year and/or semester (secondary) at anytime during the school year (September-June). Schools open one week prior to the beginning of the school year for registering students who moved to the area during the summer months. Registration for Junior and Senior Kindergarten takes place in early March. Please call your school in advance to confirm office hours and document requirements.

Which school is in my boundary area?

To find out which Catholic school is in your area, please contact our Planning Department at 905-890-0708 ext. 24440 or ext. 24018 and provide them with your address. They will provide you with the name and contact information for your designated Catholic school.

How do I register?

Parents/guardians are to register their child in person at their designated Catholic school. The following documents are required for registration: 

·       proof of age of the child (birth certificate or passport)

·       original Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (for parent/guardian and child) or Baptismal Certificate of other rites in communion with the Holy See of Rome (if the child has not been baptized, and the parent/guardian is a baptized Roman Catholic or is baptized in another rite in communion with the Holy See of Rome, the parent/guardian should bring their own baptismal certificate).

·       all updated immunization records (Immunization Card, Peel Health Form or Letter of Exemption)

·       proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status (citizenship documentation, permanent resident card or record of landing)

·       proof of home address (utility bill, bank or credit card statement)

·       emergency rural address numbers for identifying your property, if applicable (residents of Caledon and Dufferin County)

·       proof of English Separate  School  Support (may be done at the time of registration by completing an Application For the Direction of School Support and/or a Separate School Lease Agreement available at the school)

·       education records if available

Admission for all non-Canadian, non-landed citizens, including refugee claimants, international students and fee paying students, must be done on an individual basis. Please contact our Admissions Department for an appointment to determine eligibility to attend Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools.

For more information about admissions and requirements, please contact our Admissions Department at 905-890-0708 ext. 24500.