Dufferin-Peel Catholic

Extraordinary Lives Begin with a Great Catholic Education at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic Institute for International Education's International Student Program.

Education means the world to us.

Dufferin-PeelThe Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB) is Ontario’s second largest Catholic school board operating 149 school facilities (including 123 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. Schools are connected to and supported by Catholic parishes and our 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.

Located next to Toronto – one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant cities in the world.

Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools are known for:

  • Outstanding provincial and – international test scores – this is a testament to the high academic achievement and sense of well-being of our students in Dufferin-Peel.
  • Exceptional programs including CO-OP, International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM)
  • Awards and Scholarships

Transcending borders, changing lives

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board offers an extensive list of globally recognized specialized programs offering students a sound foundation of educational learning. Many of these programs are coupled with co-op placements with community companies, including specifically tailored programs intended to lay the foundation for careers in a variety of fields including business, energy, environment, health & wellness, hospitality and tourism, horticulture and landscaping, information & communications technology, sports, transportation and more. Within the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advance Placement (AP) schools offer students aged 16 to 19 a demanding two-year curriculum leading to final examinations and a diploma that is recognized and valued by leading universities around the world.

Internationally recognized for excellence in education.

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. We celebrate both our internationalism and the uniqueness of each member of our community – students, staff, parents, and parish. As a school community we are greatly enriched by this diversity.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic schools advantage:

  • English immersion environment
  • Comprehensive English as a Second Language courses and programs
  • Government certified teachers
  • Support and programs to help International students adjust to life in Canada
  • Access to outstanding universities and colleges across Canada
  • Provision of a “true Canadian experience” supporting diversity and multiculturalism