Admissions
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Choosing the right school for your family is a significant undertaking and a critical decision. We have designed this site to provide you with important information about our school community as well as guidance through the admissions process.
Peoples Christian Academy is committed to maintaining the highest academic, personal and spiritual standards in the classroom and beyond, through formal instruction, extra-curricular activities, codes of conduct and partnerships with parents. It is possible to maintain such high standards because of the calibre of our fine, experienced Christian teachers, who act as role models and whose instructional integrity and qualifications are second to none.
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Applicants are assessed on previous academic records, a family commitment to support the educational philosophy of PCA, an entrance examination and a personal interview with the respective principal.
Families should decide, before applying, if they agree with our philosophy of education.
Students from non-Christian families are accepted and welcome at our school, provided they agree to our Statement of Faith, Statement of Core Family Values and abide by our school policies.
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For 2024/2025:
Canadian Resident Tuition Fee: $14,124.00
Application Fee: $150.00* (One-time)
Testing Fee: $235.00* (One-time)
Tuition Deposit: $400.00 (*this amount is not included in the Tuition Fee. Tuition Deposit will be deducted from the June tuition payment)
PCA is a Christian school that is also a registered Canadian charitable organization. An official tax receipt will be issued for the portion of tuition fees paid by a family in excess of the secular training cost (calculated as cost per student x number of children enrolled with PCA).
Bursaries are available to qualifying applicants, please contact us for additional details.
Tuition Fee discounts for siblings are available. Please contact our Admissions Department at cyiu@pca.ca.
International Student Tuition Fee: $24,388.00
Application Fee: $150.00* (One-time)
Testing Fee: $235.00* (One-time)
PCA is a Christian school that is also a registered Canadian charitable organization. An official tax receipt will be issued for the portion of tuition fees paid by a family in excess of the secular training cost (calculated as cost per student x number of children enrolled with PCA).
Tuition Fee discounts for siblings available. Please contact our Admissions Department at cyiu@pca.ca.
*Please email us for details. Information may change without notice. All fees are for 2024-2025, unless otherwise stated and are quoted in Canadian funds. Any questions please contact us at finance_office@pca.ca.
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All of our graduates pursue post-secondary education. In the past three years, they have chosen to attend:
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Brock University
Carleton University
Humber College
McGill University
McMaster University
Ontario College of Art & Design
Queen’s University
Ryerson University
Seneca College
Tyndale University
University of British Columbia
University of Guelph
University of Hong Kong
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Western Ontario
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
Canadian Student Admission
CANADIAN STUDENT APPLICATION
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Thank you for your interest in Peoples Christian Academy. We are pleased to provide you with our application kit, which will guide you through our admissions process. We encourage you to read the material carefully. Should you have any questions, however, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The following is the procedure for local (Canadian) students who wish to apply to Peoples Christian Academy:
Complete the entire Application for Admission and Covenant Response form. An application will not be processed until all information has been received.
Enclose the following:
a. Photocopies of:
Student’s birth certificate student’s health card;
academic records for the past two years;
Students applying for Grades 10-12 must submit a transcript; and Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) results. b. A recent photograph of the student;
Application for Tuition Discount forms are available from the school office and need to be submitted with completed Application for Admission form and enclosures. Tuition Fee discounts are available for full-time Christian workers, and local church Pastors, subject to eligibility. Application must be made each year to receive these discounts.
Completed applications are received by the school office in person or through email to: office@pca.ca .
If no space is currently available, applicants are placed on a wait list. If space is available, applicants are contacted to set up an interview with the school’s administration.
To apply to our school, there is a non-refundable application fee of $150.00* (payable upon submission of the application). A non-refundable testing fee of $235.00* is required for JK students and may be required for other grade levels, if deemed necessary by the administration.
An interview for both student and parent(s) is scheduled with the Principal/Vice-Principal. At this interview, the Application for Admission form, academic records and test scores are reviewed, after which a decision is made regarding the admission of the student.
PCA Bursaries are now available to qualifying applicants who attend PCA for more than one year. Bursary application forms are available from the school office.
Upon acceptance, a $400.00* non-refundable tuition deposit per student is required to guarantee a place. Tuition fee is $14,124.00 (2024-2025)*, this amount does not include the Tuition Deposit. Please note: Being a Christian school that is also a registered Canadian charitable organization, an official donation receipt will be issued for the portion of tuition fees paid by a family in excess of the secular training cost (calculated as cost per student x number of children enrolled with PCA). For further details regarding the receipt please contact PCA’s Finance Office at: finance_office@pca.ca
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Below you will find important information and required forms on how you can submit an application for your child(ren).
Application for Admission
* If you need access to a printable PDF version of the form,
please email our Admissions Department at cyiu@pca.ca
International Student Admission
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION
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Thank you for your interest in Peoples Christian Academy. We are pleased to provide you with our application kit, which will guide you through our admissions process. We encourage you to read the material carefully. Should you have any questions, however, please do not hesitate to contact us.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
ALL documentation requested must be received with the application before the review for acceptance process can begin.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
International students applying from outside Canada must meet the following requirements:
Interview between parents and/or guardian and principal.
If, at the end of the interview, the principal accepts the student, a bank draft for the full international tuition fee must be submitted before the school office can issue a letter for the student to use in obtaining his/her student visa.
In addition, and at the same time, by separate cheque, medical insurance must be purchased.
Notify school office of any address change:
International students SHOULD NOT change their residence during the school year. However, if unforeseen circumstances require students to change residence while attending PCA, they MUST notify the school office
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Each year we have limited spaces for international students with student visas.
Preference is given to students from Christian families.
Students must live with a Christian, English-speaking family in Toronto. They may not live on their own or with other students.
Each student is assessed on previous academic records, a family commitment to support the educational philosophy of PCA, and a personal interview.
Students and their parents must complete and sign the Application for Admission form and complete the Visa/Residential Information Form for International Students. They must also sign the Covenant Response Form. These must be submitted with a copy of the student’s birth certificate or passport and a copy of the student’s academic history (the latest two years of academic reports). Applicants for Grades 11 and 12 must submit the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) results, where applicable. An application fee of $150 (non-refundable) must be submitted with the application.
When a student is accepted he/she will receive a letter of conditional admission after the tuition fees and health insurance are paid. Tuition is $24,388 (2024-2025)* per academic year (September to June). If an entrance test is required, a non-refundable testing fee of $235 will be applied. Payment is to be made by bank draft/certified cheque.
Tuition fees are non-refundable unless the student is refused a student visa by Canadian Immigration, at which point, a partial refund will be issued – the non-refundable tuition fee of $1,000.00* is withheld for administration fees. Being a Christian school that is also a registered Canadian charitable organization, an official donation receipt will be issued for the portion of tuition fees paid by a family in excess of the secular training cost (calculated as cost per student x number of children enrolled with PCA). For further details please contact PCA’s Finance Office.
Once the application has been approved and the fees have been paid, PCA will provide a letter of acceptance for immigration purpose. To be admitted, students must obtain a Canadian student visa after they are accepted by the school and before the first day of school.
Tuition Discounts are not applicable to international applications, with the exception of an international sibling discount.
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If you are not a Canadian or permanent resident, you must have a Canadian student visa in order to study in Canada.
To apply for a Canadian student visa you must have a letter of acceptance from a school.
PCA will issue the letter after the full tuition fees are paid. You take this letter to the Canadian immigration office in your country of origin to be issued a student visa.
Visa renewal: After you are a student, always be sure to pay school fees, receive a letter of acceptance for the next year and report to immigration for a visa renewal for the next academic year. Do this before your visa expires.
If your visa expires, it is difficult, if not impossible to have it renewed and you may be asked to return to your home country.
Please check with Canadian immigration to confirm that there have been no changes in government policy. The above information is valid at the time of this publication.
If the student fails to report to the school for the academic year, Canadian authorities will be notified.
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Below you will find important information and required forms on how you can submit an application for your child(ren).
Note to International Students
Family-school Covenant & Statement of Faith
Schedule of Fees (International)
Application for Admission
* If you need access to a printable PDF version of the form,
please email our Admissions Department at cyiu@pca.ca
FAQ
Bursaries are available to qualifying applicants, please contact us for additional details.
Tuition Fee discounts for siblings
Tuition fee: $14,124. Sibling discounts are available, please contact School Office for details. (Canadian Resident)*
Tuition fee: $24,388 (International Students)* – Please contact School Office for details.
Application fee: $150.00* (One-time)
Testing fee: $235.00* (One-time)
Tuition deposit: $400.00 (included as part of Tuition fee)*
PCA is a Christian school that is also a registered Canadian charitable organization. An official tax receipt will be issued for the portion of tuition fees paid by a family in excess of the secular training cost (calculated as cost per student x number of children enrolled with PCA).
*Please email us for details. Information may change without notice. All fees are for 2024-2025, unless otherwise stated and are quoted in Canadian funds. Any questions please contact us at finance_office@pca.ca.