TDSB High School Open Houses Are Starting - Everything Families Need to Know

For students, parents and caregivers exploring secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), High School Open Houses and Information Nights are very helpful in the decision-making process. Grab your calendar as evening sessions start in November 2025 and go until January 2026, with each high school typically hosting one to two events, depending on the number of programs they offer. Open houses at schools with specialized programs will be held in November, so it’s important to review each school’s schedule carefully. There are several important changes to the application and admissions process this year for Specialized Programs, so you’ll definitely want to read this blog to help navigate next steps,, as well as explore the complete list of high schools offering information sessions.

While the next school year may seem far away, information sessions for TDSB secondary schools take place annually from fall to early winter. Our online and in-person tutoring service always suggest doing your homework by checking out the websites and social media, as well as visiting the open houses for all schools of interest. These are great opportunities to chat with teachers, administrators, and current students, as well as meet prospective classmates. It’s also important to note that these large high schools offer a multitude of programs, so a good time to bring your questions. To get you started, this blog covers a breakdown of many different programs, process updates, and a schedule for open houses.

What to Know About Secondary Schools in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB)

With a population of over 3 million residents, it’s no surprise that the City of Toronto is home to a large and diverse public school system.The TDSB is Canada’s largest and one of the most diverse school boards, serving over 75,000 high school students across 110 secondary schools across Toronto. This can understandably feel overwhelming for parents, caregivers and students. Not to worry, the Teachers on Call in-person and online tutoring service is here to help. We know a lot about schools from tutoring students for over 40 years and having a team of tutors who are Ontario Certified Teachers. Keep reading for the latest updates for 2025 application process and scheduling for Open Houses and Information Nights.

What is the Difference Between Curriculum Night and an Open House / Information Night?

It’s important not to confuse High School Open Houses and Information Nights with Curriculum Night. Open Houses and Information Nights are intended for prospective students and families exploring their high school options for the following year. They provide an overview of the school community, programs, student life, extracurriculars, and facilities. In contrast, Curriculum Night is designed for families to attend annually who are already enrolled at the school. Curriculum Night, sometimes called Back-to-School Night, is an annual fall event held in elementary and secondary schools across public, Catholic, and independent schools. This evening focuses on meeting your child’s current teachers and learning more about classroom expectations, assessment, and daily routines for the current school year. If you are specifically looking for Curriculum Night details, we have a separate blog that outlines what to expect and how to make the most of the event, click here.

What to Expect at TDSB Open Houses and Information Nights

Open Houses and Information Nights give prospective students and families a chance to see what makes each high school unique. Today’s secondary schools are more specialized than ever before – in many ways, they are starting to feel more like universities and colleges, offering pathways based not only on where you live, but on your interests and strengths. Whether you’re exploring English, STEM programs focused on math and science, arts-focused schools, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate options, these sessions help you make an informed decision.While these Open Houses are typically geared toward Grade 8 students, families are always welcome to attend earlier to get a feel for the school community.

It’s also an opportunity to take a tour of the school, visit classrooms, and learn more about student life. In many cases, there may even be official presentations, student and parent panels, or performances — such as concerts from the high school band — to showcase the school’s culture and spirit. Keep reading the for the latest updates for 2025.

Specialized High School Programs – What TDSB Offers

The TDSB offers a variety of Specialized Programs focused on the Arts, Math, Science & Technology, Leadership and more! Specialized Programs (formerly Central Student Interest Programs) are available at both the elementary and  secondary level and are located within several schools across the system.  

Secondary Schools with Specialized Programs in the TDSB are in the categories of Arts, Exceptional Athletes, Integrated Technology, International Baccalaureate (IB), Leadership Pathway, and Math/Science and Technology (MST).  Each school offers a variation to their program which is why it is important to do your research.

While these sessions are heavily attended by grade 8 students and their families given grade 9 is the major intake year, they are in fact open to the community. If your child is interested in a specialized program with an application process, you may want to consider starting even earlier such as in grade 7 to give enough time to make an informed decision.

Here is a deep dive into some of the most popular Specialize Programs in the TDSB from the nearly 40 options available:

Africentric Program – Code: A

This program has an Africentric approach that is connected to core courses taught in grade 9 and 10 and is designed to increase student engagement and instill cultural knowledge.

Arts Focus – Code: AF

Students interested in pursuing the arts have an opportunity to apply to specialized programs.

Exceptional Athlete – Code: EA

This special program for competitive athletes accommodates training and coaching schedules and timetables.

International Baccalaureate – Code: IB

The TDSB has five schools that offer the International Baccalaureate program - Monarch Park CI, Parkdale CI, Sir Wilfrid Laurier CI, Victoria Park CI and Weston CI . The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is meant for highly academic students who want additional challenge and enrichment. The graduation diploma is recognized globally and may be helpful for students who are applying to universities in various countries, especially outside of Canada. Grade 8 applicants offered placement in an IB program for September 2026 must pay their non-refundable Grade 9 fee ($550) upon acceptance (January - February 2026). A fee of $3300 will begin for attendance in the International Baccalaureate program beginning for students entering Grade 9 in September 2025. Grade 10, 11 and 12 students currently enrolled in the program will be required to pay a portion of these fees. Fees are non-refundable for students who leave the IB program before completion.

Indigenous Education – Code: IE

The mission for this program is to include Indigenous perspectives in the Ontario Curriculum and to set First Nation, Métis and Inuit students up for academic success.

Integrated Technology – Code: IT

This program has a goal of including science, technology, and math skills in all subject areas, encouraging students to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Leadership Pathway – Code: LEAD

This program assists students who are interested in developing their leadership skills by becoming involved in both in-school and community initiatives, which includes specialized classes, additional community involvement hours, special workshops, and guest speakers.

Math and Science Focus – Code: MST

This STEM program is designed for students interested in pursuing studies with an added focus in math, science, and technology. The TDSB currently offers 20 programs like this. In November 2025, all programs will be accepting applications for Grade 9 and Grade 10. Please note that students will be admitted in Grade 10 if space is available and that seats will be very limited.There will be a Demonstration of Knowledge and Skills: In-Person Entrance Exam on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. at your Primary Program choice location. Learn more about each unique MST program here.

How the TDSB Specialized Program Application Process Is Changing for 2025

For 2025, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is shifting the admissions process for its Specialized Programs from a lottery-based selection to a merit-based system. Applicants will now need to meet a report-card benchmark (based on their 2024-25 academic performance) and, depending on the program, present a portfolio or audition video to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. Selection will be based on an applicant score that combines these elements rather than chance or random draw, which the board says will improve fairness and transparency. Currently, acceptance offers for Specialized Programs are planned for February 11, 2026. Acceptances and waitlist status will be sent via email to all applicants. Offers expire February 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. If students do not accept placement by the deadline, the placement will be automatically declined.Further offers will be made where spaces are available on February 18 and 25, 2026. Read more here.

Application Process for TDSB High School Specialized Programs in 2025

Unlike attending your local feeder school based on where you live, students interested in attending schools with Centralized Programs need to apply. Based on direction from the Supervisor appointed at the TDSB by the Minister of Education, the decision has been made to change the application and admission process for Specialized Programs. Now, elementary specialty programs will admit students based on a portfolio or audition video and high school applicants will receive an overall score based on their grades as well as a portfolio, audition or entrance test.

The application window has been adjusted and will now be open from Monday, November 24, 2025 to Friday, December 12, 2025 at noon. This is instead of initial communications which was November 10, 2025 until December 1, 2025. For any further changes, check the official TDSB website.

Elementary
Applicants will be admitted based on an evaluated portfolio or audition video submitted with their application. 

Secondary
Applicants must meet a report card benchmark (based on their 2024-25 report cards) to be eligible to apply. Applicants will be seated based on their overall applicant score; a combination of select report card marks connected to their program of choice and an evaluated demonstration of knowledge and skills.

Please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/specializedprograms to learn more about program entry points, eligibility requirements, minimum report card benchmark, the required demonstrations of knowledge and skill, and the application and admission process. 

All TDSB schools with Specialized Programs also host open houses in November, and we encourage you to take this opportunity to visit, learn more and ask questions about specific schools and programs.  

If you have any questions about applying to a Specialized Program, please contact the Central Program Admissions Office at CentralPrograms@tdsb.on.ca.   

Local Programs

If you are looking at local programs at a high school near you, the following options are offered through the TDSB: Arts Focus (Local), Advanced Placement (AP), Cisco/Nortel Systems (C/N Sys), Extended French (ExF), French Immersion (FI), High Performing Athlete (HP), Integrated Technology (Local), Leadership (Local), Literacy Enrichment Academic Program - LEAP (LP), Math and Science Focus (Local), Self-Directed Learning (SDL), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Secondary School without a Boundary (SSWAB).

Here is a breakdown of the 10 local programs offered through TDSB:

Arts Focus (Local) Program – Code: AF(L)

This program is for students interested in visual and performing arts, which is available locally at the high school.

Advanced Placement Program – Code: AP

Advanced Placement programs give high-achievement oriented students an opportunity to take courses at the university level while still in high school. Completion of the AP exam may give students the opportunity to move ahead to the second-year level of the subject in post-secondary education.

Cisco Nortel Systems – Code: C/N Sys

This technology program offers specialized equipment and training, with an opportunity for students to earn CISCO/Nortel Networking certification after completing the required Communications Technology credits.

Extended French Program – Code: ExF

This program is designed for elementary students in French programs to continue their studies. Extended French programs are a good fit for students interested in French education, but with less intensity than French Immersion. High school students must earn a total of seven credits in the Extended French program to earn a Certificate of Bilingual Studies in Extended French.

French Immersion Program – Code: FI

This program is optimal for students who were in the French Immersion program in elementary school who want to continue their studies to become bilingual in English and French. High school students must earn a total of 10 credits in the French Immersion program to earn a Certificate of Bilingual Studies in Immersion.

High Performing Athlete - Code: HP

The High Performing Athlete Programs provide academic programming and flexible scheduling for students-athletes who are involved in provincial, national or international level training and competition. In order to meet the demands of intense training schedules, schools provide more flexible timetables in order to balance school with out of school commitments, so that athletes can strive for both academic and athletic excellence. Additionally, special consideration is given for school missed as a result of competition. 

Often, elite student athletes benefit from online tutoring when additional support is needed. With training, travel, and competition, they may miss class time, and virtual sessions offer the flexibility to stay on track academically while balancing a demanding athletic schedule.

Integrated Technology (Local) – Code: IT(L)

This technology program offers students course options focused in this area. It is open as a local school option.

Leadership (Local) – Code: LEAD(L)

This program is designed for students interested in taking initiative to give back to their school and/or local community, available at the school locally.

LEAP – Code: LP

LEAP is short for Literacy Enrichment Academic Program and is intended for newcomer students to Canada who need to upgrade courses and skills in literacy and math. There are 18 secondary schools that currently offer this program in the TDSB.

Math and Science Focus (Local) – Code: MST(L)

This program is ideal for students interested in STEM with its focus in math, science, and technology. It’s available as a local option.

Specialist High Skills Major – Code: SHSM

This ministry approved program is for students to concentrate their studies on an economic sector at the same time they meet regular requirements to graduate high school. It is intended to help students with transition after high school to either apprenticeship training, college, university, or the workplace.

Secondary School without a Boundary - Code: SSWAB

Students from across the City of Toronto can apply to attend one of these five schools.

Complete List of TDSB Secondary School Open Houses with Regular, Local and Central Student Interest Programs from November 2025 - January 2026

Below is a selection of upcoming TDSB open house dates, times, and school addresses for families to mark in their calendars. Be sure to confirm details on the official TDSB Open Houses and Information Nights page before attending  in case of scheduling changes

A.Y. Jackson Secondary School

Date and time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 50 Francine Drive, North York, ON M2H 2G6 – Located near major intersections of Leslie Street and of Steeles Avenue East.

Grades: 9 - 12

Local Programs offered: Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Agincourt Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Address: 2621 Midland Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1S 1R6 – Located near Midland Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East, close to Scarborough Town Centre.

Local Programs offered:  French Immersion (FI), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 1550 Sandhurst Circle, Scarborough, ON M1V 1S6 – Located near McCowan Road and Finch Avenue East, close to Scarborough Town Centre.

Grades: 9 - 12

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute

Date and time:  Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Address: 3663 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1N 2G2 - Located in the Birch Cliff neighbourhood near Birchmount Road and Danforth Avenue, close to Birchmount Community Centre and Birchmount Park.

Centralized Program offered: Exceptional Athlete (EA)

Local Program offered: Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Bloor Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 90 Croatia St, Toronto, ON, M6H 0G41141 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6H 1M9 - Located at the intersection of Bloor Street and Dufferin Street in the Dufferin Grove neighbourhood. The school reopened on October 2, 2025, following the completion of its new building in the summer of 2025, with students beginning classes there in September 2025. A grand opening celebration was held on October 17, 2025, marking the school’s 100th anniversary. During construction, Bloor Collegiate Institute was temporarily relocated to Central Technical School at 725 Bathurst Street. The new four-story building includes science and robotics suites, computer engineering labs, visual and performing arts clusters, and specialty classrooms for music, theatre, and culinary arts. A student commons, cafetorium, and competition-sized sports field provide additional spaces for learning, recreation, and connection. Read more about the grand opening here.

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) - TOPS on Bloor Program -Abbreviated for Talented Offerings for Programs in the Sciences. 

More About this Program: Students in this STEAM-oriented program will have the chance to engage in science and math contests, hands-on excursions, and advanced AP courses in the senior years. The TOPS program is also known for its strong sense of community and leadership, with students helping plan school-wide activities and contributing to the vibrant network of 50+ clubs and student organizations.

Local Program offered: Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Address: 340 Sentinel Rd, North York, ON, M3J 1T9 – Located at Finch and Sentinel, between Jane and Keele and near York University.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered school

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST)  - ESTe2M - Abbreviated for Enriched Science Technology, Engineering, Equity and Mathematics Certificate Program.

More about this program: The ESTe2M program is designed for students with a strong interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This specialized program for C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute allows students to deepen and expand their passion for STEM through integrated, cross-curricular learning. In addition to building advanced STEM knowledge and skills, the program encourages students to examine and understand social justice issues through a STEM lens, fostering both innovation and critical thinking.

Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Address: 550 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1H 2A2 – Located Near Markham Road and Lawrence Avenue East, close to Cedar Brook Park.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered school

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST)

Local Programs offered:  French Immersion (FI), LEAP (LP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Central Technical School

Date and time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM and Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Address: 725 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5S 2R5 - Located in the Harbord Village neighbourhood of downtown Toronto near intersection of Bathurst Street and Harbord Street.

Centralized Program offered: Arts Focus (AF) - Learn more about the Specialized Art Program at the Central Tech Art Centre here.

Local Programs offered: Secondary School Without a Boundary (SSWAB), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Central Toronto Academy

Date and time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 570 Shaw St, Toronto, ON, M6G 3L6 - Located in the Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood near Ossington Avenue and Bloor Street West.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Local Programs offered: Arts Focus Local (AF(L)) , Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Secondary School Without a Boundary (SSWAB)

Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM *Open house for CSIP and SSWAB will occur on the same day. 

Address: 800 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, ON, M4J 4B7 - Located to the east of the city's Greek neighbourhood and between the Greenwood and Donlands subway stations.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) - MaST - to provide students with a four-year program that allows the opportunity to enrich their learning with a focus towards Math, Science and Technology.

More about MaST: The MaST program offers students the chance to collaborate on hands-on, inquiry-based projects alongside peers who share similar STEM interests, with enrichment opportunities such as competitions, fairs, and a variety of STEM clubs. MaST students can pursue university, college, or skilled trades pathways, with course options and cooperative education opportunities that support each direction.

Local Programs offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Secondary School Without a Boundary (SSWAB)

David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Address: 125 Brockley Dr, Scarborough, ON, M1P 0E1 - Located in the Bendale neighbourhood at Brimley Road and Lawrence Avenue East.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Local Programs offered: Advanced Placement (AP), Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Don Mills Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Evening Schedule:

6:00 to 6:45 p.m. - Don Mills Doors Open / Presentation

7:00 to 7:20 p.m. - CyberARTS presentation and Application process

7:20 to 7:45 p.m. - Q & A and Student Art Exhibition

Address: 15 the Donway E, North York, ON, M3C 1X6 - Located in the Don Mills neighbourhood.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program: Arts Focus (AF)  – Cyber Arts is a four-year program that combines traditional art and digital technology with a fast-paced, hands-on, approach to learning.

More about Cyber Arts at Don Mills: CyberARTS programs foster a dynamic community of creative and forward-thinking students who are equipped to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Students build strong skills in visual art and design, while exploring new forms of expression and developing original ideas. Through collaborative and independent projects, they strengthen their ability to think critically and solve problems. These transferable skills support a wide range of post-secondary pathways.

Downsview Secondary School

Date and time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |  6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 7 Hawksdale Rd, North York, ON, M3K 1W3 – Located at Keele Street and Wilson Avenue.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) - MST Leadership Academy - Downsview’s MST Leadership Academy offers a unique program for all students to develop their talents, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a variety of specialized Mathematics, Science, and Technology courses. University, College, and Workplace pathways are supported.

More about Downsview’s MST Leadership Academy: This program encourages student leaders to become powerful agents of change with strong technical and collaborative capabilities. All student leaders complete a program which includes a variety of academic course choices in grades 9 through 12, across five specialized areas: Mathematics; Science; Technology and Design; Business Leadership and Computer Studies; Equity and Wellbeing. University, College, and Workplace pathways are supported.

Local Programs: Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)), Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L)), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 200 Fundy Bay Blvd, Scarborough, ON, M1W 3G1 – Located near Birchmount Road and McNicoll Avenue.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Earl Haig Secondary School (2 Information Sessions)

Date and time:  Monday, November 10, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM (for Arts Focus (AF))
Additional session: November 24, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Address: 100 Princess Ave, North York, ON, M2N 3R7 – Located near Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue East, close to the Sheppard subway station.

Centralized Program offered: Arts Focus (AF) – Claude Watson Secondary Arts Program - Arts programs include dance, drama, musical and visual studies.

East York Collegiate Institute (EYCI)

Date and time: Monday, November 24, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 650 Cosburn Ave, East York, ON, M4C 2V2 - Located in the former borough of East York at the corner of Coxwell and Cosburn Avenues. Closest subway station is Coxwell on the Bloor – Danforth line.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Eastdale Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Address: 701 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1Y4 -Located at Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East.

Grade: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)), Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L))

Emery C.I.

Date and time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Address: 3395 Weston Rd, North York, ON, M9M 2V9 – Located at Weston Road and Finch Avenue West.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Central Student Interest Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) - MST (Math, Science, Technology) @ Emery - an enhanced program in math, science and technology. More about MST @ Emery: Students explore experiential learning and grow as leaders by joining activities such as the Toronto Science Fair, math and Skills competitions, FIRST Robotics, and the many clubs and teams offered at the school.

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Etobicoke Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Address: 86 Montgomery Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 3N5 – Located in the Islington neighbourhood of the former suburb of Etobicoke at Islington Avenue and Bloor Street West.

Local Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Etobicoke School of the Arts

Date and time: Monday, November 3, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM * At the open house there is an opportunity to attend a 40-minute complimentary show performed by current students. There will be 3 shows offered at  6:00, 6:50 and 7:40 pm

Address: 675 Royal York Road, Toronto, ON, M8Y 2T1 – Located near Royal York Road and The Queensway

Central Student Interest Program offered: Arts Focus (AF). Etobicoke School of the Arts (ESA) is a specialized, public arts-academic high school with a strong reputation for academic excellence. Special interest programs include contemporary art, dance, drama, film, instrumental music, or music theatre.
Visit the school’s website to reserve free open house tickets here.

Forest Hill Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 730 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON, M5N 1B9 – Located in the Forest Hill neighbourhood near Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue West.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Local Programs offered: Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

George S. Henry Academy

Date and time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Address: 200 Graydon Hall Dr, North York, ON, M3A 3A6 – Located at Don Mills Road and York Mills Road.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Local Programs offered: Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Georges Vanier Secondary School

Date and time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Address: 3000 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON, M2J 3B6 – GVSS and Woodbine Middle School are two public schools consisting of a junior high school and high school located in North York district of Toronto, Ontario. Near Fairview Mall.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) - STEM+ - This enriched program focuses on science and math.

More about STEM+: The program offers enriched learning for students interested in exploring science, math, and computer technology through an interdisciplinary approach that strengthens critical thinking skills.

Local Programs offered: LEAP (LP), Advanced Placement (AP) Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Harbord Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Address: 286 Harbord St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1G5 - Located in the Palmerston-Little Italy-Annex neighbourhood, situated on the north side of Harbord Street, between Euclid Avenue and Manning Avenue.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI), Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L))

Humberside Collegiate Institute (HCI)

Date and time: Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 280 Quebec Ave, Toronto, ON, M6P 2V3 – Located at Keele Street and Bloor Street West, serving the Bloor West Village, Baby Point, High Park North and Junction neighbourhoods.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Jarvis C.I.

Date and time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Address: 495 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2G8 – Located at Jarvis Street and Gerrard Street East, closest to Wellesley subway station on the Yonge line and Sherbourne station on the Bloor – Danforth line.

Grades: 9 - 12

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) Math and Science - MSTU  - Focus in Math, Science, Technology (Communication Technology and Computer Science) for YOU and your unique long term goals. 

More about MSTU: Students will take eight courses as a cohort, and will have access to learning opportunities outside of the classroom. There are many field trip opportunities throughout downtown Toronto including teaching hospitals and research centres, leading universities and colleges as well as global corporations.  Additionally, MSTU students at Jarvis will have access to exclusive networking opportunities and exciting math and science contests.

Local Programs offered: Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

John Polanyi Collegiate Institute (JPCI)

Date and time: Monday, November 10, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 640 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON, M6A 1B1 – Located near Allen Road and Lawrence Ave West.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST)  – SMR Program - Abbreviated for science, math, and robotics, designed to elevate student learning by delivering science, math and robotics curriculum through a STEM focussed lens.

More about SMR program:The program offers students a range of hands-on activities and inquiry-based learning experiences tailored to their interests and goals. Recognizing that students thrive when learning through their passions, the SMR program encourages them to explore science, math, and robotics in imaginative and meaningful ways, both in the classroom and beyond.

Local Programs offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Kipling Collegiate Institute (KCI)

Date and time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 380 The Westway, Etobicoke, ON, M9R 1H4 – Located at Kipling Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West.

Grades: 9 - 12

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) MST- This program is designed for students interested in pursuing enrichment in math, science and technology.

More about MST: The vision of Kipling’s MST program is to empower the next generation of leaders by nurturing four key pillars: academic excellence, hands-on learning, environmental stewardship, and meaningful community engagement.

Local Programs offered: Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L)), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))

L’Amoreaux Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 2501 Bridletowne Cir, Scarborough, ON, M1W 2K1 – Near Warden Avenue and Finch Avenue East.

Grades: 9 – 12

Lakeshore Collegiate Institute (LCI)

Date and time: Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 350 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON, M8V 3L1 - Situated on the northwest corner of Kipling Avenue and Birmingham Street.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Programs offered: Arts Focus (AF), Math and Science Focus (MST)

Local Programs offered: Advanced Placement (AP), French Immersion (FI), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 125 Chatsworth Dr, Toronto, ON, M4R 1S1 – Located at corner of Avenue Road and Lawrence Avenue East, close to Glenview Senior Public School.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Leaside High School

Date and time: Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 200 Hanna Rd, East York, ON, M4G 3N8 – Situated in central-east Toronto, Ontario at the corner of Eglinton and Bayview Avenues. 

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI)

Lester B. Pearson C.I.

Date and time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 150 Tapscott Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1B 2L2 – Situated in the Malvern neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program: Math and Science Focus (MST)

Malvern Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 55 Malvern Ave, Toronto, ON, M4E 3E4 – Near Main Street and Kingston Road, serving the Beach community.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Maplewood High School

Date and time: By Appointment Only

Address: 120 Galloway Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1E 1W7 – Located near Kingston Road and Galloway Road, near Guildwood Go station and Guildwood train station.

Grades: 9 – 12, 

More about what’s offered: Basic academic and vocational courses are available.Maplewood High School is a specialized secondary school for students with special needs to work towards an Ontario Certificate of Accomplishment or an Employability Skills Achievement Certificate. Some graduates go on to pursue college.

Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6:00PM-8:00 PM

Address: 135 Overlea Blvd, East York, ON, M3C 1B3 – Located at Overlea Blvd. and Don Mills Road.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST).

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Martingrove Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Monday, November 24, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Address: 50 Winterton Dr, Etobicoke, ON, M9B 3G7 – Located at Martin Grove and Rd and Eglinton Avenue West.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Local Programs offered: Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))

Monarch Park Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 1 Hanson St, Toronto, ON, M4J 1G6 – Situated at intersection of Coxwell Avenue and Danforth Avenue in Toronto, Ontario.

Grades: 9 - 12

Centralized Program: International Baccalaureate (IB).

Newtonbrook Secondary School

Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 6:00PM-8:00 PM

Address: 155 Hilda Ave, North York, ON, M2M 1V6 – Located at Hilda Avenue and Steeles Avenue West.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

North Albion Collegiate Institute

Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Address: 2580 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 3B2 – Located at Kipling Ave and Finch Avenue West.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

North Toronto Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday December 2, 2025 | 6:00PM-8:00 PM

Address: 17 Broadway Ave, Toronto, ON, M4P 1T7 – North Toronto CI is located in Midtown Toronto in the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood. Most students come from the surrounding areas of Chaplin Estates, Lytton Park, Mount Pleasant, Davisville Village, Bayview Avenue, Moore Park, Lawrence Park, Broadway Avenue and St. Clair Avenue. The closest subway station is Eglinton.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered, Regular Program

Northern Secondary School

Date and time: Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 851 Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, M4P 2L5 – Located at Mount Pleasant Road and Eglinton Avenue East.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Local Programs offered: Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Secondary School Without a Boundary (SSWAB)

Northview Heights Secondary School (2 Information Sessions)

Date and time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Arts Focus (AF), Math and Science Focus (MST), High Performing Athlete Program (HP))
Alternate date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Regular Program Information Session

Address: 550 Finch Ave W, North York, ON, M2R 1N6 – Located at Bathurst Street and Finch Avenue West.

Centralized Programs: Arts Focus (AF), Math and Science Focus (MST), Exceptional Athlete (EA)

Local Programs offered: High Performing Athlete (HP)

Oakwood CI

Date and time: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Address: 991 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON, M6E 1A3 - Located at corner of Oakwood Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, near the neighbourhoods of Regal Heights, Oakwood-Vaughan and Bracondale Hill.

Grades: 9 - 12

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Parkdale Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Monday, November 10, 2025 | 7:00PM-8:30 PM

Address: 209 Jameson Ave, Toronto, ON, M6K 2Y3 – Located on Jameson Avenue, off of Queen Street West.

Grades: 9 - 12

Centralized Program offered International Baccalaureate (IB).

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

R. H. King Academy

Date and time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 3800 St Clair Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1M 1V3 – Located near Brimley Road and St. Clair Avenue East in between the Cliffside and Cliffcrest neighbourhoods, near the Scarborough Bluffs and Fairmount Public School.

Grades: 9 - 12

Centralized Program offered: Leadership Pathway (LEAD)

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Richview Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 6:00PM-8:00PM

Address: 1738 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON, M9A 3N2 – Situated in the west end of Toronto, Ontario in Etobicoke near Royal York Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Program offered: French Immersion (FI)

Riverdale Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 1094 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 2A1 – Located in Leslieville at Jones Avenue and Gerrard Street East, near Greenwood Park.

Grades: 9 – 12, Semestered

Rosedale Heights School of the Arts (2 Session times)

Date and time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | Two sessions: 6:00–7:00 PM and 7:00–8:00 PM

Address: 711 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON, M4W 1J4 – Located south of Rosedale and Summerhill in Toronto, Ontario, close to Castle Frank subway station, near Castle Frank Road and Bloor Street East.

Centralized Program: Arts Focus (AF) - All students are expected to take a minimum of 2 art courses per year.

Runnymede Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00 PM

Address: 569 Jane St, York, ON, M6S 4A3 – Located at Jane Street and Dundas Street West.

Grades: 9 - 12

CentralizedProgram offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) 

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 6:00PM-8:30PM

Address: 40 Fairfax Cres, Scarborough, ON, M1L 1Z9 – Located at Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East.

Grades: 9 - 12

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST)

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 291 Mill Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 1Y5 - Located in the neighbourhood of Markland Wood in the former suburb of Etobicoke, near Bloor Street West and Mill Road.

Local Program offered: High Performing Athlete (HP)

Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Address: 2300 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1W 1H8 – Located near Victoria Park Avenue and Finch Avenue East.

Grades: 9 – 12, Regular Program

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 5400 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1C 2C6 - Located in the Port Union neighbourhood of the former suburb of Scarborough, near Port Union Road and Lawrence Avenue East, close to Charlottetown Park.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Program offered: Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)), Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST (L))

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Address: 145 Guildwood Pky, Scarborough, ON, M1E 1P5 - Located in the Guildwood neighbourhood in the southern part of the former suburb of Scarborough, south of Kingston Road and the Scarboro Golf and Country Club.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program: International Baccalaureate (IB).

Local Programs offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))

Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Address: 2450 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1T 2M5 – Located at Birchmount Road and Sheppard Avenue East.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program - Math and Science Focus (MST)

Local Programs offered: LEAP (LP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Thistletown Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 20 Fordwich Cres, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 2T4 - Located at the corner of Fordwich Crescent and Islington Avenue in the district of Etobicoke.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Programs offered: LEAP (LP), Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Ursula Franklin Academy

Date and time: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 146 Glendonwynne Rd, Toronto, ON, M6P 3J7 - Located in the High Park neighbourhood near Bloor West Village, near Bloor Street West and Keele Street. Just north of the High Park subway station on the Bloor – Danforth line.

Centralized Program offered: Integrated Technology (IT)

Local Program offered: Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L))

Victoria Park Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Address: 15 Wallingford Rd, North York, ON, M3A 2V1 - Located south of York Mills Road and west of Victoria Park Avenue in the district of North York.Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program offered: International Baccalaureate (IB).

Virtual Secondary School

Date and time: Thursday, January 8, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:15 PM

Address: This Open House will take place virtually. Link will be posted on January 5, 2025. 

Grades: 9 – 12, fully remote online learning model

West Hill Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 350 Morningside Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1E 3G3 - Located in eastern Scarborough in the neighbourhood of West Hill.

Grades: 9 - 12

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) 

Local Program offered: High Performing Athlete (HP), Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

West Humber Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 1675 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 3S3 - Situated at the corner of Martin Grove Road and John Garland Blvd., just south of Finch Avenue West in the neighbourhood of Rexdale.

Grades: 9 – 12

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Western Technical-Commercial School

Date and time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Address: 125 Evelyn Cres, Toronto, ON, M6P 3E3 – Situated in the High Park North neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, it shares the same building with Ursula Franklin Academy.

Grades: 9 – 12, 

Centralized Program offered: Arts Focus (AF)

Integrated Technology (IT), Math and Science Focus (MST), Leadership (LEAD), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Sec. School without a boundary (SSWAB)

Weston Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: 100 Pine St, York, ON, M9N 2Y9 – Located near Jane Street and Lawrence Avenue West.

Grades: 9 - 12

Centralized Program - International Baccalaureate (IB)

Local Programs offered: Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)), LEAP (LP), Integrated Technology (Local) (IT(L)), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM), Leadership (Local) (LEAD(L))

Westview Centennial Secondary School

Date and time: Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Address: 755 Oakdale Rd, North York, ON, M3N 1W7 – Located in North York near Jane Street and Finch Avenue West.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program offered - Arts Focus (AF)

Local Programs offered: Arts Focus (Local) (AF(L)), LEAP (LP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts

Date and time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Address: 1176 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1R 2H7 – Located at Victoria Park Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East.

Grades: 9 – 12

Centralized Program offered: Arts Focus (AF)

William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute (2 Information Sessions)

Date and time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM * Math and Science Focus

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | Jan 11, 2024 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM  * Regular & High Skills Information Session

Address: 20 Tillplain Rd, North York, ON, M3H 5R2 - Located near Sheppard Avenue West and Allen Road, close to Sheppard West subway station.

Centralized Program offered: Math and Science Focus (MST) 

Local Programs offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:30 PM - 8:00PM

Address: 2239 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2P7 - Located in the Dorset Park neighbourhood at Kennedy Road and Lawrence Avenue East.

Centralized Program offered: Africentric Program (A)

Local Program offered: Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Woburn Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM

• 5:30 PM – Presentation for students identified with a gifted exceptionality
• 6:00 PM – Regular Open House information session
• Followed by Woburn’s Arts Collective presentation and school tours

Address: 2222 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1G 3M3 – Situated on Ellesmere Road, near Markham Road.

Centralized Program: Arts Focus (AF)

Local Programs offered: Advanced Placement (AP), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

York Humber High School

Date and time: Thursday December 11, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Address: 100 Emmett Ave, Toronto, ON M6M 2E6

York Memorial Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 6:15 - 8:30 PM

Address: 1700 Keele St, York, ON, M6M 3W5 – Located near Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue West.

Local Programs offered: LEAP (LP), Advanced Placement (AP), Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L)), Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

York Mills Collegiate Institute

Date and time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Address: 490 York Mills Rd, North York, ON, M3B 1W6 - Located in North York along York Mills Road between Leslie Street and Bayview Avenue.

Local Programs offered: French Immersion (FI), Math and Science Focus (Local) (MST(L))

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Choosing a high school is an exciting milestone, and the more informed you are, the more confident you and your child will feel in the decision. By exploring multiple schools, attending Open Houses and Information Nights, and reviewing the updated admissions requirements for 2025, families can better understand each school’s unique culture, community, and academic focus. Remember that the goal is to find a learning environment where your child feels supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. With thoughtful planning and open conversation, you’ll be well-equipped to select a school that is truly the right fit for your child’s next chapter.