​Peel Schools for International Students

The Peel District School Board has been welcoming international students for more than nine years. Peel Schools for International Students​ was established to enhance the level of support available to international students studying in the Greater Toronto Area.

Key features of the academy include:

• partnerships with University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College​​ to introduce students to the options available after high school and ensure motivated international students are prepared for post-secondary studies and success

• orientation and peer-mentoring programs designed to introduce and integrate international students with their Canadian peers

• superior English language programs custom-designed to help motivated international students acquire academic-level English

• extracurricular activities that provide additional opportunities for international students to socialize with Canadian students to build cross-cultural understanding and further language development​