Thank you for your patience. We are awaiting confirmation of this year’s application process from the Central Student Information Program Team. We will be updating details as soon as they become available. Please check back for updates.
The TDSB is committed to creating an equitable school system where the achievement and well-being of every student is fostered through rich, culturally authentic learning experiences in diverse, accepting environments where all are included, every voice is heard, and every experience is honored. The TDSB strives to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities.
ESA Open House
Our in-person open house is scheduled on November 3, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. At our open house you can tour different spaces and speak to our arts focus teachers, visit our academic teachers in the gymnasium, and stop by our cafeteria to speak to our guidance department or get assistance with the online application. Click here for full details and tickets to the Open House performances!
Key Application Details
- November 24, 2025: The TDSB Specialized Programs online application opens on TDSB website.
- December 12, 2025: The TDSB Specialized Programs online application closes at 12:00 pm.
- Applicants can apply to one Primary program choice. Applicants may also include an Alternate program choice in their application.
- 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 application.
- If an applicant is offered a spot in their alternate choice, they will remain on the waitlist for their primary choice.
• Admission priority will be given to students who reside in the City of Toronto.
ESA Specialized Programs – Arts Focus
Sample Grade 9 Timetable
| Semester | Period 1 | Period 2 | Lunch | Period 3 | Period 4 |
| 1 | Issues in Canadian Geography CGC1D1 | Core French FSF1D1 | Healthy Active Living Education PPL1O1 | Visual Arts AVI1OP | |
| 2 | Mathematics MTH1W1 | English ENL1W1 | Science SNC1W1 | Technology and the Skilled Trades TAS1O1 |