A Centre for Reception, Assessment and Placement of all Newcomer Secondary Students
Assessments are being conducted at the CEC. Please contact us for an appointment.
905-713-1211 ext. 12433 or 416-221-5050 ext. 12433 or newcomer.reception@ycdsb.ca
About our Secondary Newcomer Reception Centre
We are located on the main floor of the Catholic Education Centre at . We welcome Newcomer families and assess students for the purpose of placement in high school.
Our Goal
- Welcome the students and family in a safe, caring and faith-filled environment, provide a smooth transition for students into our schools, and lessen the anxiety level of those new or returning to Canada.
- Provide effective reception, assessment and placement of Newcomer students at the secondary level.
- Support schools in the placement and monitoring of students.
Our Services
- Family/student orientation to the Ontario education system and to York Catholic schools
- Review of student’s documentation
- English and Mathematics assessment
- Recommendation for school & program placement
- Recommendation for equivalent high school credits
- Referral to additional programs and services, if required (e.g. Multilingual Services, Settlement Services, Adult & Continuing Education, etc.)
- Placement follow-up
Who Should be Referred to the Reception Centre
Students who may need support in becoming proficient in English. This includes:
- Students entering Canada for the first time or re-entering.
- Students who recently arrived in Canada within the last 3 years, but are originally from a country whose primary language is one other than English.
- Students from French language schools in Canada.