About OASDI

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OASDI - Ontario Association of School Districts International is a non-profit association comprised of publicly-funded schools in Ontario, Canada that have established international student programs.

MISSION
The Ontario Association of Public Schools-International is committed to advocacy and promotion of international education programs in Ontario public schools.


OASDI! features:

  • OASDI is the first provincial organization created specifically for public, K-12 international education programs

  • OASDI provides unparalleled opportunities for information-sharing, networking, collaborative marketing and support within the public K-12 sector.

  • OASDI members share a wealth of 'best practices' knowledge

  • An investment in OASDI is an investment in marketing and branding Ontario's education sector as a whole as well as your program

 

Standards of Practice for Associate and Full Membership

OASDI Principles of Membership

 

Membership in OAPSI is a commitment by the participating school or district to principles of ethical behaviour articulated below. There are two levels of membership: associate and full. Associate membership is intended for those schools or districts whose international student program is in the development stage. Full membership is granted to members who have met the following criteria:

 

1. the existence of a published program of general public education for international students;

 

2. published tuition fees and any other fees applicable with clear definition of program scope, length and resulting certification;

 

3. a published refund policy;

 

4. published description of program rules and expectations for international students;

 

5. an established homestay placement and supervision program responsible to a designated district or school administrator;

 

6. district or school personnel authorized to evaluate applicant credentials and to permit admission to the program based on established selection criteria;

 

7. designation of an international program staff person with sufficient authority to represent the district or school on matters of international education and to exercise appropriate supervision of student education programs and behaviour in the community;

 

8. student admission and renewal procedures that are in compliance with Canada Immigration and Citizenship policies and procedures; and

 

9. ethical recruitment and marketing practices.