Arrival
Students
should plan to arrive in Ottawa 10-14 days before the first day of school.
Pre-Arrival Information
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Immunization
Students
must have their immunization records certified by the public health department
before they can register for school.
Step
1
Students must bring a copy of their immunization record certified
by a qualified health professional in their own country.
Step 2
Upon
arrival in Ottawa, students must go to the Ottawa Public Health office
at 100 Constellation Crescent.
Step
3
Students
may require further tests in order to complete the immunization. Depending
on country of origin, most students will require a mantoux TB skin test.
The public health department will give the student a test requirement
form to bring to a clinic. A clinic will perform the test and send the
results to the
health department.
Step
4
Test results may take a couple of days. When completed, results will be
sent to the public health department. If the results are ok, a copy of
the immunization certification will be sent to the school. Otherwise the
public health department will contact the student with further instructions.
Note:
Clinics may charge up to $80 for a test. Immunization test requirements
may be partially covered by the student health insurance plan.
Assessment
After
arrival in Ottawa, all international students are assessed for Math and
English language ability. The OCENET admissions coordinator will set-up
an appointment for each student prior to his or her arrival in Canada.
Students are asked to re-confirm their appointment upon arrival in Ottawa.
Students
must bring the following items to the assessment:
• Study permit & passport
Orientation
All
new students are required to attend an orientation presented by the Director
and the Academic Coordinator. The orientation will be done during the
assessment for high school students. Elementary student's orientation
dates will be given in the student's per-arrival package.
Orientation Handbook (PDF)
School
Registration
Registration
at the student's assigned school will take place after the Math and English
assessment and after immunization is complete. OISP staff
or the school will contact the student with the registration date and
time. |
