Secondary Central Student Interest Programs 2023-2024 

Application Process closed on November 24, 2023 (at 4:00 p.m.)

Application and Admissions

All students who have an interest and passion for a particular area may apply to the centralized schools and programs.  Ursula Franklin Academy students interest program is focused on Integrated Technology.  For more information please visit the TDSB website at Ursula Franklin Academy – Integrated Technology.  

Students are encouraged to attend the UFA Open House on November 14, 2023 and research our program before submitting their application.

Eligibility: Applicants are eligible to apply for Central Student Interest Programs if, at the time of application, they:

  • meet the age, residency, and citizenship or eligible immigration status requirements to attend a TDSB school as set out in the Admission Eligibility Requirements (PR518); or
  • are currently registered at a TDSB school.

Fee-paying students who are registered at a TDSB school at the time of application are eligible to apply for Central Student Interest Programs. Please contact CSIP@tdsb.on.ca if you have questions about eligibility.

Students are encouraged to attend Open House events and research the programs and schools before submitting their application. Applications are not considered on a first come-first served basis. Please take your time and carefully consider your choices before submitting. Please note that transportation is the responsibility of the applicant.

The online application will be available from Monday, November 6, 2023 to November 24, 2023 (at 4:00 p.m.)

  • All applicants must submit an “Expression of Interest”. Student applicants may choose the format of their submission and the submission should briefly outline or explain their interest in their selected program.
  • Accepted file formats include: DOC, DOCX, PDF, TXT, RTF, XLS, XLSX, BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG or a link to an accessible, shared document/video/file.

Application Choices

Students can apply to one primary Central Student Interest Program.

Applicants may also include an alternate choice.

Alternate choices will only be considered after all primary applications from the city of Toronto have been considered.

If an applicant is accepted to their primary application, they will not be considered for their alternate choice.

If an applicant is offered a spot in their alternate choice, they will remain on the waitlist for their primary choice until the waitlists close.

Selection Process for Central Student Interest Programs

When the number of applicants for a program exceeds the number of spaces available in the program, students will be selected through a process that supports the TDSB’s commitment to improving representation among students in central student interest programs that reflect the diversity of the Board and the City.

Admission priorities for central student interest programs include the following:

  • First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants will be placed in their primary choice application when applying for an entry grade (i.e. most commonly Grade 9). Applicants will be given first priority in other grades and will be placed if/when space is available.
  • A portion of seats, reflecting the TDSB demographic in the 2023 Student Census will be allocated to applications from historically and currently underserved communities (students identifying as Black, Latin American and Middle Eastern);
  • 50% of spaces for students identifying as female in Math, Science and Technology programs
  • Admission priority to students who reside in the City of Toronto.

As further demographic and registration data is gathered through the Student Census and the School Information System, additional groups of underserved students may be identified and data will allow for future prioritization through this process.

Random Selection Process Results

The random selection process for Central Student Interest Programs will occur centrally and all communication will come from noreplyregistration@powerschool.comPlease do not contact schools directly for selection results.

  1. December 7, 2023: Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent via email, to all applicants. Offers expire December 13, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. If you do not accept your placement by the deadline, the placement will be automatically declined.
  2. December 14, 2023: Second round of Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent via email, to all applicants. Offers expire December 20, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. If you do not accept your placement by the deadline, the placement will be automatically declined. 

FAQ

What happens if I accept the offer for my alternate application program? Will I remain on the waitlist for my primary application program?

Yes, you will remain on the waitlist. If a space becomes available for you in your primary application program, you will be automatically placed in that program and removed from the alternate program. You will be notified by email of the change.

If you are happy with your alternate program, you can contact your current school and ask to be removed from the waitlist for your primary application program. Once removed from the waitlist, you cannot be returned to the waitlist.

If you are a non-TDSB student, please email CSIP@tdsb.on.ca to be removed from the waitlist.

I am on the waitlist for one (or both) of my programs. What happens now?

As spaces become available in programs, applicants will be moved from the waitlist to the vacant seats. If you are offered a seat, you will receive an email notification, along with an acceptance deadline.

You can use your results link to see your position on the waitlist change over time.

What do I do if I accept an offer now and change my mind?

Applicants may decide to attend their local school, or attend a school through Out-of-Area Admissions. If you accept a Central Student Interest Program offer and change your mind, please notify your current school before February 21, if at all possible so that another student has the opportunity to take your spot. If you are a non-TDSB student, please email CSIP@tdsb.on.ca to inform us of your decision.

My child is not a TDSB student but has accepted an offer for a Central Student Interest Program. How do I get them registered?

A unique link to a registration package for the Central Student Interest Program will be sent to your email address. Please complete and submit the registration package and contact the school to arrange an appointment where you will need to provide the necessary documentation.

Admissions Process for UFA 

In November 2023, students may apply for admissions to Grades 9 and 10. Students will be admitted in Grade 10 if space is available.

 Applicants must complete the Secondary Centralized Programs Online Application (LINK)
 
*If the number of students who are eligible to attend UFA exceeds the number of spaces available in any given year, all eligible students will be placed in a pool for a random draw (lottery).

At Ursula Franklin Academy, a school focused on social justice, we are committed to ensuring that fairness, equity, and inclusion are essential principles of our school community and are integrated into our registration process, programs, operations, and practices. Ursula Franklin Academy follows the Equitable Policy practices as outlined on the TDSB website.