Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) - Elementary and High Schools

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is Ontario’s second-largest Catholic school board operating 150 school facilities including 123 elementary schools throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, and Orangeville. Schools are connected to and supported by Catholic parishes and faith.

Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools prepare students for life and open doors of opportunity for students anywhere in the world. International students will find a welcoming “home away from home” at the DPCDSB, where comprehensive English language programs help build the fluency of international students so that they can take full advantage of school courses while becoming immersed in sports and community life.

In partnership with the family and church, the mission of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is to provide, in a responsible manner, a Catholic education which develops spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individual to live fully today and to meet the challenges of the future, thus enriching the community.

Why Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Elementary and High Schools:

• Support and programs: International students study in an English immersion environment, with comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) courses and programs available. There are programs to help international students adjust to life in Canada.
• High achievement: Outstanding provincial and – international test scores – is a testament to the high academic achievement and sense of well-being of the students in Dufferin-Peel.
• Diversity: One of the truly defining characteristics of a Dufferin-Peel education is the diversity that comes with having a student body from over 150 countries. The DPCDSB celebrates both its internationalism and the uniqueness of each member of the community - students, staff, parents, and parish. Students get a “true Canadian experience” supporting diversity and multiculturalism.

Note: The custodian/guardian of the student must live within the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board boundaries in order for the application to proceed. The Board reserves the right to determine the final school placement.