How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Complete the Student Application Form

Step 2: Once you receive the invoice, please follow these steps.

The Windsor-Essex Catholic School Board has partnered with NorthStar Currency to streamline the tuition payment process for our international students. With NorthStar, you can pay from any country and any bank. You are offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases) and save a significant amount of money, as compared to traditional banks. You will also be able to track where your payment is in the transfer process via a student dashboard and an email confirmation will be sent to you when your payment is received by the school.

Click here to go to link to begin the payment process.

Step 3:

Once the balance has been paid in full, you will receive a letter of acceptance. Once the letter of acceptance has been received, please complete the following:

1. Immediately contact the nearest Citizenship and Immigration Canada office and request a Visa Application Form for a Study Permit. Apply as early as possible as the process may take up to 8 weeks. link

2. Complete the form and include your Letter of Acceptance along with other required documents as indicated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Wait for a reply from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

3. Please ensure that your passport is up to date.

Please note that the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board will not have any information on the status of your Visa application. Please direct all inquiries to Citizenship and Immigration Canada. If your application for a study permit is rejected, please forward to us your refusal letter and we will immediately process your full refund less the administration fee which is non-refundable.


