Arrival and Registration

Online Registration (for All New Students)

Once you have received your study permit/visa approval (if applicable), you can start to register online. You are welcome to begin the online registration process before you arrive in Canada.

To register online, you will need to sign up for a DSBN Parent/Guardian account in our secure Aspen Student Information System. This account is meant to be created by a Parent/Guardian and cannot be registered under the name of an agent.

You must also have a confirmed living address in the Niagara Region which will be used to determine your school placement. This address should not change in September/February.

Registration Checklist for International Students

Online Registration Guide for International Students

Click here to REGISTER ONLINE

Once you have uploaded all the required documents (please refer to the above Checklist or Guide), you can submit your online registration.

Please inform our office by emailing international@dsbh.org as soon as you have submitted your online registration.


English Assessment (for New Secondary Students Only)

Once you have received your study permit/visa approval (if applicable) you can contact our office at international@dsbh.org to schedule an English assessment appointment (online or in person).

Pre-arrival Online English Assessment

The English assessment will take approximately 45 minutes and will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams. We will schedule a date and time and provide you with the Teams meeting link. Online assessment appointments are subject to availability.

In-person English Assessment

Once you know your arrival date in Canada, you can contact our office to schedule an in-person English assessment. In-person assessments will be conducted at the DSBN Education Centre.

To book an appointment, the following information is required:

  • Your date of arrival in Canada
  • Your confirmed living/homestay address in Niagara
  • Parent/custodian’s name, phone number, and email address
  • Your preferred date(s) to take the English assessment (we don’t guarantee the appointment will be arranged on your preferred dates)  


After Arrival

If you have already submitted your online registration, please email international@dsbn.org for the registration documents (study permit and arrival date stamp) that you did not previously upload to your online registration account.  

If you have not submitted your online registration, please upload all the required documents and then submit the registration. Please inform our office by emailing international@dsbh.org as soon as you have submitted your online registration.


We will review your registration documents. If your registration is completed, you will be contacted by your designated school. Please sign the Online Registration Summary and take it to your school.