Find answers to common questions about
YCDSB Continuing Education registration, programs, courses and support.
YCDSB Continuing Education registration, programs, courses and support.
Program dates, course availability, eligibility and fees may change.
Please refer to the individual program page for the most current information.
Please refer to the individual program page for the most current information.
Quick Topics
Registration & Login |
Programs & Fees |
Secondary & eLearning |
Attendance & Marks |
Cancellations & Weather |
Adult Programs & ESL |
Technical Support |
Registration & Login
How do I register for a Continuing Education course?
Visit the
YCDSB Continuing Education website
and select the program you are interested in, or go directly to the
Continuing Education Registration Portal
.
YCDSB Continuing Education website
and select the program you are interested in, or go directly to the
Continuing Education Registration Portal
.
Select the class you would like to attend and choose
REGISTER. You will then be prompted to sign in or
create an account, if required.
REGISTER. You will then be prompted to sign in or
create an account, if required.
How do current YCDSB day school students sign in?
Current YCDSB day school students sign in using their
YCDSB school account.
YCDSB school account.
Select your course and indicate that you are currently enrolled as a
YCDSB day school student. You will be redirected to the YCDSB sign-in page.
YCDSB day school student. You will be redirected to the YCDSB sign-in page.
Important:
Your OEN is not your Continuing Education login password.
Your OEN is not your Continuing Education login password.
How do external students or students from another school board sign in?
Select your course, then sign in to your existing
YCDSB Continuing Education account
or create a new account when prompted.
YCDSB Continuing Education account
or create a new account when prompted.
When creating an account, enter the student’s
legal name and personal information accurately.
legal name and personal information accurately.
Returning external students must enter their information
exactly as it was entered when the account was created,
including the same spelling of their name.
exactly as it was entered when the account was created,
including the same spelling of their name.
What is an Ontario Education Number (OEN), and where can I find it?
The Ontario Education Number (OEN) is a unique 9-digit number assigned
to Ontario students.
to Ontario students.
It can normally be found on an Ontario report card,
Credit Counselling Summary or transcript.
Credit Counselling Summary or transcript.
The OEN may be required as part of a registration or student record,
but current YCDSB students do not use it as their login password.
but current YCDSB students do not use it as their login password.
Do external students need to provide supporting documentation?
Supporting documentation may be required depending on the program and registration.
Secondary students:
A current Credit Counselling Summary, Report Card or Transcript may be
required to confirm course prerequisites.
A current Credit Counselling Summary, Report Card or Transcript may be
required to confirm course prerequisites.
Elementary students:
Supporting documentation may be required for identity verification.
Supporting documentation may be required for identity verification.
If documentation is required, Continuing Education will send a
secure submission form from
coned@ycdsb.ca.
secure submission form from
coned@ycdsb.ca.
Please do not email personal or supporting documents.
What does “Pending Approval” mean?
Pending Approval means your registration has been received
but still requires review.
but still requires review.
This may include confirming eligibility, prerequisites or supporting
documentation. Please monitor the email address associated with your
registration for further instructions.
documentation. Please monitor the email address associated with your
registration for further instructions.
Programs, Eligibility & Fees
Do I have to be a YCDSB student to register?
No. Many YCDSB Continuing Education programs accept students from
other Ontario school boards.
other Ontario school boards.
Eligibility, priority and fees may vary by program.
Please review the individual program page before registering.
Please review the individual program page before registering.
Do I have to be Catholic to attend a Continuing Education program?
No. Eligible students may participate in YCDSB Continuing Education
programs regardless of faith.
programs regardless of faith.
Is there a fee to register?
Fees vary depending on the program, course and student eligibility.
Any applicable fee will be identified on the current
program or registration page.
program or registration page.
What happens if a class is full or cancelled?
If a class is full and a waiting list is available, the registration
system may display a WAIT LIST option.
Joining a waiting list does not guarantee placement.
system may display a WAIT LIST option.
Joining a waiting list does not guarantee placement.
Course offerings are subject to sufficient enrolment, staffing and
program requirements. If a class is cancelled or changed,
Continuing Education will make every effort to notify affected students.
program requirements. If a class is cancelled or changed,
Continuing Education will make every effort to notify affected students.
Is transportation provided?
Transportation is generally not provided for Continuing Education programs
unless specifically stated on the individual program page.
unless specifically stated on the individual program page.
Secondary Courses & eLearning
Who can register for a secondary credit course?
Eligibility depends on the individual program and course.
Review the applicable program page for current grade requirements,
prerequisites, delivery method and registration information.
prerequisites, delivery method and registration information.
How are prerequisites verified for external secondary students?
External secondary students may be asked to provide a current
Credit Counselling Summary, Report Card or Transcript
to confirm course prerequisites.
Credit Counselling Summary, Report Card or Transcript
to confirm course prerequisites.
If documentation is required, Continuing Education will provide
instructions for secure submission.
instructions for secure submission.
How do I register for an eLearning course?
Available eLearning courses are registered through the
Continuing Education Registration Portal
.
Continuing Education Registration Portal
.
Select the available course you are interested in and follow the
registration instructions.
registration instructions.
Are eLearning courses completely asynchronous?
Delivery may vary by course and program.
Online learning may include asynchronous work, scheduled synchronous
instruction, online meetings or a combination. Please review the
individual program information and teacher instructions.
instruction, online meetings or a combination. Please review the
individual program information and teacher instructions.
Will my secondary or eLearning course have a final exam?
Final evaluation requirements vary by course and program.
Students will receive current assessment and examination information
through their program and teacher.
through their program and teacher.
What if I have an IEP or require accommodations?
Students requiring accommodations should follow the instructions
provided by their program and teacher so that appropriate supports can be reviewed.
provided by their program and teacher so that appropriate supports can be reviewed.
Please do not email sensitive student documentation unless specifically
directed to use an approved secure process.
directed to use an approved secure process.
Attendance, Marks & Withdrawals
What are the attendance expectations?
Regular and punctual attendance is expected in Continuing Education programs.
Because many programs operate on compressed schedules, absences and
late arrivals can significantly affect student progress.
Program-specific attendance requirements will be communicated by the
program or teacher.
late arrivals can significantly affect student progress.
Program-specific attendance requirements will be communicated by the
program or teacher.
How do I withdraw from a course?
Withdrawal procedures and deadlines vary by program.
Notify your teacher or Continuing Education as soon as possible if you
intend to withdraw. Secondary students should pay particular attention
to any full disclosure or reporting deadlines.
intend to withdraw. Secondary students should pay particular attention
to any full disclosure or reporting deadlines.
When will I receive my report card or final mark?
Report card and final-mark timelines vary by program and semester.
Please refer to current program communications for report card dates
and delivery information.
and delivery information.
Class Cancellations & Weather
How will I know if a class is cancelled because of weather or an emergency?
Weather conditions or emergency situations may result in Continuing
Education classes being cancelled, relocated or changed.
Education classes being cancelled, relocated or changed.
Check
www.ycdsb.ca
for Board-wide information and monitor your email for any
program-specific communication from Continuing Education.
www.ycdsb.ca
for Board-wide information and monitor your email for any
program-specific communication from Continuing Education.
Adult Programs & English as a Second Language
Where can I find current Adult Programs?
Visit the
Adult Programs page
for currently available learning and professional development opportunities.
Adult Programs page
for currently available learning and professional development opportunities.
Registration procedures may vary by program, so please follow the
instructions provided on the individual program page.
instructions provided on the individual program page.
How do I register for Adult ESL?
Adult ESL uses a separate registration and assessment process from the
general Continuing Education student registration portal.
general Continuing Education student registration portal.
How do I arrange an English Language Assessment?
Technical Support & Contact Information
Technical or Login Support
For technical, login or account-access issues, contact the
YCDSB Call Centre.
YCDSB Call Centre.
Phone:
1-888-767-4778, Option 3
1-888-767-4778, Option 3
Continuing Education Program or Registration Questions
Information last reviewed: October 2026