HOW TO APPLY ONLINE

Applications for the 2026-27 school year will reopen in the fall. More information will be available soon.

Specific school placements for international students are not guaranteed. Final decisions regarding school access and placements for international students will be made solely by Edmonton Public Schools, depending on school capacities to accommodate.

Attention:

To the parents of applicants:

You must inform international program staff if you are applying for a work permit.
Your application will not be processed if you have applied for a work permit. You must wait for your work permit results.
If you knowingly have applied for a work permit during your international student application process, you will not be eligible for a refund.
If a natural parent(s) will accompany the student to Edmonton with any status in Canada other than Visitor (ie: Work Permit, Post-Secondary Study Permit or Permanent Residency), please contact District Support Services at 780-429- 8030.

Access the Edmonton Public Schools’ International Student Program application form below:

True North - Edmonton Public Schools (International Programs)

STEP 1: PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Prepare the following documents and have them ready to upload. Note that only .PDF and .JPG file formats under 5 MB are accepted:

Valid Passport: A valid student passport for the duration of the applied study program.
Transcripts: Translated transcripts for the past two school years, with an official school stamp. (Note: A minimum of 65% in core courses is required for acceptance.)
Letter of recommendation: A letter of recommendation from a current teacher or principal, translated into English with an official school stamp. (Certificates of enrollment are not accepted in place of a letter of recommendation.)
Immunization records: If available.
Notarized Custodianship Declaration Form (if applicable): A notarized Custodianship Declaration Form is required if the student is under 18 and living in a private arrangement. (Download the form from the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website.)
1. This form is not required for students applying for Homestay services.
2. This form is not required if a parent with Visitor status will accompany the student and live with them full-time in Edmonton. In this case, a copy of the parent’s passport(s) must be uploaded.
Signed and dated Applicant/Parent Commitment and Signatures Form: The form can be found here.
Signed and dated Consent Form for International Student Activities: The form can be found here.
Confirmation of Address in Edmonton (if applicable): If private living arrangements in Edmonton have been confirmed, proof of the confirmed address must be uploaded. We may require proof of address to finalize a school match. Examples of accepted documentation: driver's license, utility bill, home insurance, property tax bill, rental agreement

STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE

Complete an online application to the International Student Program:

(You can only upload one file per field. If you try to upload multiple files in the same field, only one will be saved. If you need to submit multiple documents, combine them into a single file before uploading.)

Once submitted, the applicant will receive a confirmation email with a reference number. Ensure you have entered your email address correctly when applying. All future communications regarding the application will be sent to the email of the submitter of the application.
The application will be reviewed to determine eligibility.
The International Student Program will contact the applicant once the application has been reviewed.
Please do not submit your application more than once.

STEP 3: PAY YOUR FEES

After your application is approved:

You will receive an invoice (application fee, tuition and insurance fees) by email for the study period along with Flywire payment instructions.
Payment must be made in full within 30 days to receive your Letter of Acceptance and receipt.
Note: If payment is not received within 30 days, the application will be cancelled.

STEP 4: (HOMESTAY APPLICANTS ONLY)

If you are applying for Homestay, complete the Homestay application through The Canada Homestay Network (CHN):

Once CHN receives your application, they will contact you to complete any necessary custodianship documentation and provide your Homestay invoice.
Payment must be made in full for the Homestay invoice.
The International Student Program (ISP) will issue the Letter of Acceptance only after your CHN application is completed and Custodianship Documents are notarized by CHN.

NEXT STEPS: FINALIZING YOUR APPLICATION:

After Steps 1-4 are completed:

A final school match will be confirmed for the student.
You will receive an official Letter of Acceptance (LoA) and a receipt for academic fees.
If under 18 and in Homestay, you will also receive a notarized CHN Custodianship Declaration Form.
Health insurance documents will be sent to the applicant’s email before the program begins.

Study Permit Requirement:

If your study program is 6 months or longer, use the LoA to apply for a Study Permit with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. You must receive approval for your Study Permit before travelling to Canada.

Once the Study Permit has been approved, ensure you notify ISP along with flight confirmation details so that a registration appointment can be scheduled at school.
Depending on your citizenship, you may also need a Visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada.

Please note:

Specific school placements for international students are not guaranteed. Final decisions regarding school access and placements for international students will be made solely by Edmonton Public Schools, depending on capacities to accommodate.