What is the application process for Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board? How much does it cost a year?
Admission Process
Step 1: Please complete and return the ISP Program Application Form along with the Homestay Application Form.
You can send it by fax, mail or email.
Be sure to include:
Official copies of report cards for the past two years (translated versions)
Students must possess a minimum B average to be eligible for consideration
Signed participation agreement
Step 2: Preliminary acceptance will be based on academic records and the student’s knowledge of English.
Step 3: Upon academic acceptance, an invoice will be sent to the student; payment is due before an official Letter of Acceptance and Custodianship Documents are issued.
Step 4: The student will receive homestay information from the ISP coordinator. If airport pick up is required arrangements will be confirmed. The cost is $250CAD per person, initial pickup only. (add $150 CAD for a return to airport ride)
Important Airport Transportation Details
Transportation from Toronto Pearson International Airport is at minimum a 2 hour drive. Prepaid round trip airport booking guarantees pick up and drop off. (this is non-refundable) Prepaid pickup only, is $250 and is guaranteed. (this is non-refundable) Non-prepaid return to airport in January or June is not guaranteed and is subject to driver availability and volume of departures. Non-prepaid departures could incur an increased fee due to last minute booking and driver availability.
Step 5: The ISP staff will register the student and school and confirm their course selections. It is recommended that students arrive one week prior to the first day of classes in order to attend our orientation session.
Payment of Fees
Tuition is $13,000CAD and is to be paid after preliminary acceptance. Tuition fees include medical insurance and custodianship.
Homestay program fees are $800CAD per month. The first five months of the homestay fees plus the Homestay Program Placement Fee of $400CAD are due with the tuition payment. The remaining $4,000CAD is due by December 15th.
There is also a one-time Administration Fee of $300CAD for new applications.
Payment can be made by direct deposit, certified cheque, bank draft, money order, or wire transfer.
Please contact the ISP office for payment instructions.
Refund Policy
If Canada Immigration does not approve a student, a full refund of tuition fees, minus a $300CAD administration fee and the Homestay Program Placement Fee of $400CAD, if applicable, will be granted upon written proof from Immigration of such refusal. After a Study Permit has been granted, no refund of paid tuition fees will be made if the student withdraws. No refund of paid tuition fees will be granted if the student is found in violation of school and/or program rules and regulations and asked to withdraw from the ISP Program.
